| Wedding Flowers - Expert Tips from
Flowers By Delwyn |
So,
Congratulations are in order! you have set the
date and booked your reception venue!, now the real fun
starts..
Okay…now you have chosen your gown and been
shopping for a dress you love that will suit your
bridesmaids, now you can talk to a wedding flower
specialist.
Please…Resist the temptation to assume that your local
florist is qualified to provide the quality and style of
flowers that you want for your special day. This applies
to florists, photographers, cakes specialists, cars….any
service you need….so….ask around!!!
Now… you found someone you trust, make an
appointment and set aside at least an hour, take fabric
colour swatches of the gowns for all the bridal party.
Nowadays most flowers are available all year round but
if you have a particular favourite ask your florist to
check availability first before you make too many plans
and have your heart set on something special.
If you refer to the guide in the Modern Weddings flowers
annual it will give you a good idea of what flowers are
in season. I know this is true…I wrote it!!
The bouquet you choose will most likely be a combination
of a style you feel suits you and the occasion and then
with the expert guidance of the florist you will select
the flowers available in the colour scheme to enhance to
gowns.
Usually these are the people in the wedding party that
will have carry or wear flowers.
First….Bouquets for the Bride and bridesmaids,
Next…Bouttonaires ( buttonhole) for the groom,
groomsmen, Dad’s, page boys, Granddads, perhaps brothers
of the bride and groom, ushers …how far do you want to
go?? Usually the grooms flower matches with the bride’s
bouquet and the groomsmen with the bridesmaids flowers,
the Dad with the Mum’s etc….
Corsages for Mum’s. Grandmothers, again, sisters
and special friends ( maybe overseas guests) or helpers
if you think it appropriate.
Don’t forget…A throw away bouquet, many brides these
days choose to have their flowers dried and framed, this
is usually a small posy and is often complimentary
Hair flowers, how often do you get to wear
flowers in your hair?, this can be a very pretty look,
on their own or combined with a veil, single flowers or
with sprigs of vine or little clumps of berries.
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