A Bride's TV Connection!
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Flowers and weddings go hand in hand, but a great deal of planning goes into choosing your bridal flowers. You should book your florist four to six months in advance and sign a contract. What styles appeal to you? Traditional? Elegant? Simple or Trendy? Does a specific flower hold special meaning to you or your groom? Look for a creative florist who shares your sense of style. It is customary to spend eight to ten percent of the total wedding budget on flowers, but this is just a guideline, you can be as simple or elaborate as you desire. Have your budget worked out in advance so you can discuss options in your price range. You can save money by using seasonal flowers that are available locally.
When meeting with your florist, bring a variety of photos from magazines to help you communicate your preferences along with a photo of your gown and a fabric swatch of your bridesmaids dresses. Have them share some examples of their actual work with you! Your flowers symbolize your individual style, tastes and preferences. Taking the time to do your research will help you find the perfect match!
During the Victorian era, The Language of Flowers was created as a way in which flowers replaced words in lovers correspondence. You may want to symbolize some of these emotions in your arrangements.
Calla Lily Magnificent Beauty
Gardenia Purity, Joy
Stephanotis Marital Bliss
Rose Love, Joy, Beauty
Tulip Love, Passion
Your height and the style of your wedding gown are both factors when selecting the brides bouquet. A traditional gown with a train would coordinate well with a cascade design, while a simple hand-tied bouquet would be an understated complement to a tea-length dress. Flowers for the bridesmaids should complement the bridal bouquet in style and color. Your florist can create a special tossing bouquet to use at the reception.
Dont forget your groom and groomsmen when it comes to flowers. Again, style is the word of the day; from simple and conservative to bold and exotic, boutonnieres liven up any lapel so choose something special for the guys!
Floral decorations at your ceremony and reception sites create an ambiance that adds interest, color and elegance to your festivities. You may want to arrange ways to re-use some of your ceremony decorations at the reception. For formal weddings, many brides prefer full, high two-tiered or multi-level centerpieces that are available for rental from your florist, but ideas for table decorations are endless. Alternating different heights of the centerpieces adds interest and provides increased visibility around the room.Whether youre thinking about the wedding party's bouquets or your floral decorations, don't forget to consider the season. If you are getting married in a humid climate avoid flowers that wilt - like gardenias, tulips, wildflowers and hand-tied bouquets - when the temperature rises, all flowers need water.
Whatever flowers you choose, remember they are a part of nature, with small flaws that make them unique. If you expect complete perfection, you may want to consider silk flowers, a cost-saver or luxurious splurge, depending on size and quality. Silk is sometimes used when delivering fresh flowers might be difficult, such as a cruise wedding. It's an option that will look just like it did on your wedding day for many anniversaries to come. Some brides choose to have their bouquet reproduced in silk or your florist can recommend someone in your area that specializes in the intricate art of floral preservation. Make sure you contact them well in advance and make arrangements for them to pick up your bouquet immediately after the wedding.
However you surround yourselves with the beauty of flowers on your special day, they are sure to add a lovely, unforgettable elegance to the occasion and enhance the individual mood of your wedding celebration!
