Any bride – to – be can testify that aside from the wedding dress, one of things that bother her are the flowers on her wedding day. It is one of the most important items on a wedding checklist as the wedding flower arrangements can set the tone of the whole ceremony, and even the reception. It takes up a big part of the décor, and can cost a lot.
The secret to have this area a success is to hire a wedding florist who specializes in weddings, understands what you want to see, and is very reliable. Before setting out to find this person, understand within yourself what you want. Will your wedding be simple or festive? what about the color motif? Take into consideration what month your wedding will be as there are flowers which are seasonal. Do a quick research on what flowers are available on certain seasons.
Also, certain flowers have certain meanings. White chrysanthemums means truth while the red ones mean i love you. Almond blossoms are for hope, myrtles are for love, lemon blossoms for fidelity in love, and white tulips are for I am worthy of you.
Make a list of the number of arrangements you will need starting with the place you will get married, the people involved such as the bridesmaids and flower girls. How many people will need corsages and boutonnieres? For the reception, decide how many wedding centerpieces you will need.
Once these issues have been ironed out and you have a florist on hand, one of his/her’s first questions will be about the bouquets of the bride and the bridesmaids. If you’re going for a soft, romantic look, a cascade bouquet will do the trick. This type hangs downs over the hands and makes use of greenery (such as ivy) and other flowers that droop. Pastel colors create an extra soft appearance.
Modern bouquets call for flowers with long, green stems with a splash of bright color at the top such as gerberas, tulips, or tiger lilies. Non traditional bouquets incorporate non – flower pieces while other women prefer their bridesmaid to carry one single flower such as a lily or a sunflower.
Monochromatic centerpieces for the reception can be very interesting if you add variation to shape and sizes of the flowers and greens to delight the eye. To make a low silk wedding table arrangement, cut the stems shorter so they fit the vases just right, then place them in a short bowl or a square glass vase. Also, instead of water, another idea would be to surround the stems with glass pebbles – clear or colored, your choice. This has a nice effect in plain vases and they can help keep the stems in position.
You can put wedding wreath arrangements along doorways to make a beautiful statements or to keep everything simple, a potted fruit tress at each side of the door does this perfectly, or have an aisle created out of purely flower petals.
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