The Glamelia! A beautiful floral creation that was big in our Grandmothers’ day, is making a come-back with modern brides, especially those who love the vintage look! What exactly is a Glamelia, you ask? This gorgeous variety of “flowers” is nothing you will find in nature. The birth of Glamelias came from the Victorians adoration of Camellias. While beautiful, Camellias flower early in the year and only for a short time. They are also very expensive.
In the 1940s, the method was developed by florists, who used Gladiolas to produce a composite flower. The process of creating a Glamelia flower is very tedious and involves detailed, intricate work. Each petal of a Gladiola is stripped and reconstructed, petal by petal, to form a perfectly symmetrical new floral creation. Each petal must be wired and secured in order to stay in place. Although these days many floral designers use cold glue to achieve the final effect. It is a long, difficult process, but the final result is truly exquisite.
Here are some examples of the modern day Glamelia:
Glamelias can be made using Gladiolas, Calla Lillies, Lilllies, and Orchids just to name a few. These beautiful designs are 100% customizable, so they can easily be created to fit your style and the theme of your wedding.
Happy planning!
~Nadine
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