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Falling for Flowers

WRITTEN BY MEGIN POTTER | PHOTOS PROVIDED


When you want to tell the world how you feel with just a glance,
nothing says it better than flowers.


So much more than simply a collection of lovely blooms, Randi Wickremanayaka’s skillful arrangements tell a story of heartfelt emotion. 

Her romance with florals began when she was just a girl growing up in Sri Lanka. Randi’s mother was a florist and dressmaker, and in 2003 Randi began creating her own designs. 

“I can’t live without flowers. I have that inside me so this is something I choose to do. It makes me so happy to design something, talk to clients, and work with venues,” she said. 


NEW BEGINNINGS

Every country and region of the world has developed its own style of flower arranging and while working in the United Kingdom Randi honed her skills in the European style (and others) earning both Interflora and City and Guilds certifications. 

European arrangements contain a mass of flowers with distinct shapes, color groupings, and a certain floral balance that often includes Victorian-era influences.

In 2016 Randi moved to New York City and opened her own shop creating unique designs in a variety of styles.

Travelling back and forth to the Lake George region one day, she and her husband decided to stop in Saratoga. They loved it so much they moved here last year. Now she operates Petals and Hearts Boutique from her home.

“This city is like London to me because back there I had everything, just like here,” said Randi.

AVAILABLE FOR EVERYONE

Top-quality, fresh, beautiful flowers is Petals and Hearts Boutique top priority, for weddings big or small, and within almost any budget.

Their team graciously and enthusiastically creates romantic picnic scenes, pleasing table-scapes, elaborate arbors, and simple boutonnières that stand on their own. They ensure arrangements will always arrive on time for your event and provide a huge collection of luxury vases, urns, and pots that are free to rent, with free delivery and services.

“I’m very flexible,” said Randi, adding that she feels it’s important to make herself available to fit into the varied schedules of couples in the midst of hectic party planning. “I respect their time. People can ring me in the middle of the night if they need to.”

ABUNDANT BLOOMS

Excited by her new location, Randi continues to borrow from her past experience to create wonderfully inventive designs with a variety of blooms. Many of her attractive arrangements are crammed full of lush, fluffy flowers.

For a fall wedding, she’ll mix bright burgundy dahlias with cheerful orange and pink blooms, then add-in lots of dried wheat and touches of gold for a bold bouquet that screams abundance. 

She gives couples their pick among many colorful choices and can even get those hard to find, extra-special tropical treasures and exotic beauties. Whether you want a wildly popular full-bodied favorite or a brilliant, blissful bouquet, when given an inspiration picture to work from, she will supplement fresh flowers with dried and silk ones to give you the look you’ve been dreaming of.

Randi’s ingenious techniques shine in her clever sculptural pieces as well. She’s created a floral sewing machine, butterfly, and even a shoe. Backed by the support of her husband and sons, Randi’s inventive mind and appreciation for her craft combines with the hard work of her dedicated team to ensure Petals and Hearts Boutique will create something just for you in whichever style you love.

For more information, find Petals and Hearts Boutique on Facebook, Instagram and at petalsandheartsboutiquesaratogaspringsny.com