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Wedding Flowers Some couples consider the wedding flowers to be the most important part of the day. They are a part of every moment of the wedding day from the flowers at the ceremony, the brides bouquet and bridesmaids posies, buttonholes and table decorations. You can understand why it can be one of the hardest decisions to make. If you have decided on a theme for your wedding and have decided on what colours you will be using then your choice will be made much easier. When you visit your wedding florists take along swatches of fabric from your chosen colours, or if you have prepared a mood board, then even better. Cut out pictures from bridal magazines of bouquets that you like too - your florist can then design something similar but unique to you. The most popular flowers for brides bouquets are cala Lilies, traditional roses, orchids, tulips, gardenia, hydrangeas, lilac, lily of the valley, stephanotis, and rananculus. There are many beautiful flowers that are available all year round, but if you are getting married in Summer or Spring you may want to consider seasonal flowers. Traditionally, most bouquets are shades of white. If you are budget conscious then a good tip is to use plenty of varigated green foliage with your white flowers, not only is it a green way to have a wedding, but will save money too. The style of your wedding bouquet should balance with your style of wedding dress. If you are wearing a full-skirted dress then a single stem bouquet will not work. Equally, if you are wearing a fitted slim style of dress an enormous bouquet full of flowers and foliage will drown the dress, and you too if you are not very tall. Your bridesmaids' flowers should not overshadow your own bouquet - a smaller version of the bride's bouquet usually works extremely well, and is very complimentary when it comes to your photographs. A little tip is to have some fragrance in your bouquet - herbs work very well, particularly lavendar, thyme and rosemary and smell heavenly. When making up the groom's and his attendants buttonholes, picking a feature from your own bouquet usually works very well, and is a little different from the usual carnation. Don't forget to arrange special corsages for the mothers, and try to work the corsages around the outfits they are going to wear - clashing would be dreadful. If the fabrics and styles are not suitable for pinning onto the outfits, then a wrist corsage can be made. Ceremonial flowers and flowers in the wedding cars and carriages can be reused on the top table or as a centrepiece at the wedding reception. So try and pick something that can be portable. Church pews can look fantastic if decorated with lots of foliage and ribbons. Lastly, if you are sentimental, and want to preserve your wedding bouquet, get a smaller one made up for 'tossing over your shoulder'. Checklist for Wedding Flowers: Bridal Brides bouquet Bridesmaids bouquets Headresses Buttonholes and corsages Reception Civil Ceremonial room Tables Cake and cake table Entrances Any features (fireplaces, columns) Church Pews Entrance Lecturn for readings Altar flowers Gates and arches Transport Vintage Cars (usually back window) Classic Cars (back window) Horse drawn carriages (bows and flowers for carriage) Wedding Buses Coaches |
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