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Reprinted with permission from FlowerShopNetwork.com.Planning a wedding is not without its share of stresses. There are so many choices and decisions to be
made, from the wedding date and location to the invitations, to the wedding dress, to the photographer,
to the wedding cake, to the music, and on and on. The planning seems almost endless. There is,
however, at least one area of wedding planning that should be joyful and uncomplicated: the wedding
flowers. In this edition of the newsletter we'll explore some of the ways to make planning the wedding
flowers an easy and stress-free experience.
The first step in planning the wedding flowers is to arrange an appointment with your favorite
professional florist for a wedding consultation. This is best done at least six months prior to the wedding
date. Most consultations for wedding flowers take between one and two hours, so be sure to allow
enough time in your schedule. Prepare for the consultation by gathering pictures from bridal magazines
of wedding flowers that appeal to you. Have a list of some of your favorite flowers as well as some that
you don't especially care for. This will make your florist's job easier when suggesting bouquets and
other floral decorations. Bring pictures of the bridal gown and the bridesmaids' dresses, as well as a
sample of the fabrics being used in those dresses. In many cases, it is the color of the bridesmaids'
dresses that determines the palette of colors to be used in the wedding flowers. Also, bring along a
picture of the wedding cake if possible. This will help in planning flowers or other decorations for the
cake and the wedding cake table.
wedding. Besides the bride and groom, this list should include the maid of honor, the other
bridesmaids, the best man and the other groomsmen, the flower girl and the ring bearer, if any. Also list
special honored guests, such as a great aunt or a childhood nanny. Include any additional ushers and
anyone who may be singing or reading at the wedding ceremony. List any volunteer hostesses, such as
guest book attendants, cake servers, etc. These are all people for whom corsages or boutonnieres
should be provided (remember to ask mothers and grandmothers what style of corsage they prefer -
pinned to the shoulder, worn as a wristlet, attached to a clutch or carried as a fingertip nosegay). To
discover some of the trends in personal flowers, read "Wedding Accessories," our prior newsletter on
the subject. And finally, have an estimate of the number of guests that will be attending the wedding.
Quite often, your local florist will be familiar with the venue for the wedding, having worked there
previously. Nonetheless, it's a good idea to have a floor plan of the site for both the wedding ceremony
and the wedding reception. Make note of any unique architectural features, as well as colors and style of
décor. Know what kinds of banquet equipment, such as tables and linens, are available at the wedding
reception facility, and have the names of the staff people with whom you've spoken. Bring with you a copy
of the wedding policies for each venue, if necessary.
At the wedding flower consultation, begin by telling your florist what feeling or mood you would like to
create for the ceremony and the reception. Shall it be dramatic and sophisticated? Elegant and
romantic? Casual and upbeat? Should the wedding reception have the same feeling as the ceremony?
Will any part of the wedding take place outdoors? If you have a particular budget in mind, let your florist
know that, too. All of this information will guide your florist in making suggestions for the wedding
flowers.
As was mentioned earlier, the color of the bridesmaids' dresses is very often a starting point in planning
the color harmonies for the wedding flowers, and your florist will have several suggestions as to how the
color may be best utilized. For example, the dress color may be repeated in the bridesmaids' bouquets.
Or, it may be the basis of a contrasting, complementary color harmony. Whatever bouquet colors are
selected, they should look good against the backdrop of the dresses as well as inside the church,
synagogue or other venue where the wedding is taking place. For more ideas about wedding bouquets,
read our earlier newsletter, "Trends in Wedding Bouquets."
In planning the decorations for the wedding ceremony location, consider all the areas that may be
enhanced with flowers, including:
* the altar
* columns and candelabra flanking the altar or creating a backdrop for the ceremony
* an archway or canopy
* the podium or lectern
* for Jewish weddings, the chuppah
* the ends of the pews or the aisle itself
* communion rails
* window ledges
* the entry vestibule
* the guest book table
* doors leading into the sanctuary
* stair rails outside the entrance
The wedding reception may be decorated in a style similar to that of the ceremony, or it may be
completely different. For example, many brides choose all white flowers for the wedding ceremony and
switch to a more colorful scheme for the reception. In planning the reception flowers, let your florist know
what kind of food will be served and how it will be presented. Is it a stand-up buffet of finger foods or a
seated banquet with a plated meal? Cake and punch only, a cocktail party, or a complete dinner? Will
there be a dance floor? Entertainment?
Some other considerations in planning the wedding reception flowers include:
* the entry area
* place card table
* buffet table centerpieces
* guest seating table arrangements
* head table design
* free-standing decorations and foliage rental
* table linens
* candles
* stage décor
* wedding cake and cake table
Reprinted with permission from Flower Shop Network. Visit Flower Shop Network
made, from the wedding date and location to the invitations, to the wedding dress, to the photographer,
to the wedding cake, to the music, and on and on. The planning seems almost endless. There is,
however, at least one area of wedding planning that should be joyful and uncomplicated: the wedding
flowers. In this edition of the newsletter we'll explore some of the ways to make planning the wedding
flowers an easy and stress-free experience.
The first step in planning the wedding flowers is to arrange an appointment with your favorite
professional florist for a wedding consultation. This is best done at least six months prior to the wedding
date. Most consultations for wedding flowers take between one and two hours, so be sure to allow
enough time in your schedule. Prepare for the consultation by gathering pictures from bridal magazines
of wedding flowers that appeal to you. Have a list of some of your favorite flowers as well as some that
you don't especially care for. This will make your florist's job easier when suggesting bouquets and
other floral decorations. Bring pictures of the bridal gown and the bridesmaids' dresses, as well as a
sample of the fabrics being used in those dresses. In many cases, it is the color of the bridesmaids'
dresses that determines the palette of colors to be used in the wedding flowers. Also, bring along a
picture of the wedding cake if possible. This will help in planning flowers or other decorations for the
cake and the wedding cake table.
wedding. Besides the bride and groom, this list should include the maid of honor, the other
bridesmaids, the best man and the other groomsmen, the flower girl and the ring bearer, if any. Also list
special honored guests, such as a great aunt or a childhood nanny. Include any additional ushers and
anyone who may be singing or reading at the wedding ceremony. List any volunteer hostesses, such as
guest book attendants, cake servers, etc. These are all people for whom corsages or boutonnieres
should be provided (remember to ask mothers and grandmothers what style of corsage they prefer -
pinned to the shoulder, worn as a wristlet, attached to a clutch or carried as a fingertip nosegay). To
discover some of the trends in personal flowers, read "Wedding Accessories," our prior newsletter on
the subject. And finally, have an estimate of the number of guests that will be attending the wedding.
Quite often, your local florist will be familiar with the venue for the wedding, having worked there
previously. Nonetheless, it's a good idea to have a floor plan of the site for both the wedding ceremony
and the wedding reception. Make note of any unique architectural features, as well as colors and style of
décor. Know what kinds of banquet equipment, such as tables and linens, are available at the wedding
reception facility, and have the names of the staff people with whom you've spoken. Bring with you a copy
of the wedding policies for each venue, if necessary.
At the wedding flower consultation, begin by telling your florist what feeling or mood you would like to
create for the ceremony and the reception. Shall it be dramatic and sophisticated? Elegant and
romantic? Casual and upbeat? Should the wedding reception have the same feeling as the ceremony?
Will any part of the wedding take place outdoors? If you have a particular budget in mind, let your florist
know that, too. All of this information will guide your florist in making suggestions for the wedding
flowers.
As was mentioned earlier, the color of the bridesmaids' dresses is very often a starting point in planning
the color harmonies for the wedding flowers, and your florist will have several suggestions as to how the
color may be best utilized. For example, the dress color may be repeated in the bridesmaids' bouquets.
Or, it may be the basis of a contrasting, complementary color harmony. Whatever bouquet colors are
selected, they should look good against the backdrop of the dresses as well as inside the church,
synagogue or other venue where the wedding is taking place. For more ideas about wedding bouquets,
read our earlier newsletter, "Trends in Wedding Bouquets."
In planning the decorations for the wedding ceremony location, consider all the areas that may be
enhanced with flowers, including:
* the altar
* columns and candelabra flanking the altar or creating a backdrop for the ceremony
* an archway or canopy
* the podium or lectern
* for Jewish weddings, the chuppah
* the ends of the pews or the aisle itself
* communion rails
* window ledges
* the entry vestibule
* the guest book table
* doors leading into the sanctuary
* stair rails outside the entrance
The wedding reception may be decorated in a style similar to that of the ceremony, or it may be
completely different. For example, many brides choose all white flowers for the wedding ceremony and
switch to a more colorful scheme for the reception. In planning the reception flowers, let your florist know
what kind of food will be served and how it will be presented. Is it a stand-up buffet of finger foods or a
seated banquet with a plated meal? Cake and punch only, a cocktail party, or a complete dinner? Will
there be a dance floor? Entertainment?
Some other considerations in planning the wedding reception flowers include:
* the entry area
* place card table
* buffet table centerpieces
* guest seating table arrangements
* head table design
* free-standing decorations and foliage rental
* table linens
* candles
* stage décor
* wedding cake and cake table
Reprinted with permission from Flower Shop Network. Visit Flower Shop Network
well. Here are some flowers speaking the language of love. Incorporate some of the language of
flowers into your wedding bouquet!
Some meanings of flowers:
Anemone - Unfading love, truth, sincerity and anticipation
Apple blossom - good fortune
Arbutus - Thee only do I love
Aster - Love and daintiness
Baby's Breath - Everlasting love and happiness
Bells Of Ireland - Good luck
Calendula - Joy
Calla Lily - Magnificent beauty
Camellia - Admiration, loveniess and perfection,
its a good luck gift to a man
Camellia (Red) - You're a flame in my heart
Camellia (White) - My groom is adorable
Camellia (Pink) - Longing for you
Carnation- Bonds of affection, health and energy,
you fascinate me
Carnation (white) -Sweet and lovely, innocence and pure love, its a woman's good luck gift
Chysanthemum (red) - I love you
Daisy - Innocence, my loyal love, purity, cheer
Fern Maidenhair- My secret bond of love
Gardenia - Lovliness, secret love, refinement and joy
Gladiolus and Gloxinia both mean love at first sight
Heather (pink) - Good luck
Heather (white) - Our wishes will come true, symbol of good luck
Ivy - Fidelity, affection, friendship, a marriage
Jonquil - Love me, affection returned, you I desire
Jasmine- Wealth, grace and elegance
Lily (white) - Virginity and purity, heavenly to be with you
Lily of the valley - sweetness and happiness
Magnolia - Sweetness and beauty, nobility and dignity
Marjoram (sweet) - Joy and happiness, blushes of joy
Orange Blossom - Purity and eternal love your purity equals your loveliness
Orchid - Love, beauty and refinement
Primrose - I can't live without you
Rose (red) - Love, I love you
Rose (white) - Eternal Love, innocence, you are heavenly
Rose (pink) - Perfect happiness, please believe in me
Rose (red and white) - Together in unity
Rose (thornless) - Love at first sight
Rose (single, in full bloom) - I love you, I still love you
Rose bud - Beauty and youth, an innocent heart
Rosemary - Remembrance, commitment and fidelity
Sage - Wisdom; long life; domestic virtue
Stephanotis - Happiness in marriage
Sweet Basil - Good luck
Tulip(general) - Fame, charity, declaration of love
Tulip(red) - Believe in me, a declaration of love
Tulip(variegated) - Beautiful eyes
Tulip(yellow) - Hopeless love
Veronica - Fidelity
Violet - Modesty and faithfulness
Violet (blue) - Faithfulness I'll always be true
Violet (white) - Let's take a chance on happiness
Zinnia (magenta) - Lasting affection
flowers into your wedding bouquet!
Some meanings of flowers:
Anemone - Unfading love, truth, sincerity and anticipation
Apple blossom - good fortune
Arbutus - Thee only do I love
Aster - Love and daintiness
Baby's Breath - Everlasting love and happiness
Bells Of Ireland - Good luck
Calendula - Joy
Calla Lily - Magnificent beauty
Camellia - Admiration, loveniess and perfection,
its a good luck gift to a man
Camellia (Red) - You're a flame in my heart
Camellia (White) - My groom is adorable
Camellia (Pink) - Longing for you
Carnation- Bonds of affection, health and energy,
you fascinate me
Carnation (white) -Sweet and lovely, innocence and pure love, its a woman's good luck gift
Chysanthemum (red) - I love you
Daisy - Innocence, my loyal love, purity, cheer
Fern Maidenhair- My secret bond of love
Gardenia - Lovliness, secret love, refinement and joy
Gladiolus and Gloxinia both mean love at first sight
Heather (pink) - Good luck
Heather (white) - Our wishes will come true, symbol of good luck
Ivy - Fidelity, affection, friendship, a marriage
Jonquil - Love me, affection returned, you I desire
Jasmine- Wealth, grace and elegance
Lily (white) - Virginity and purity, heavenly to be with you
Lily of the valley - sweetness and happiness
Magnolia - Sweetness and beauty, nobility and dignity
Marjoram (sweet) - Joy and happiness, blushes of joy
Orange Blossom - Purity and eternal love your purity equals your loveliness
Orchid - Love, beauty and refinement
Primrose - I can't live without you
Rose (red) - Love, I love you
Rose (white) - Eternal Love, innocence, you are heavenly
Rose (pink) - Perfect happiness, please believe in me
Rose (red and white) - Together in unity
Rose (thornless) - Love at first sight
Rose (single, in full bloom) - I love you, I still love you
Rose bud - Beauty and youth, an innocent heart
Rosemary - Remembrance, commitment and fidelity
Sage - Wisdom; long life; domestic virtue
Stephanotis - Happiness in marriage
Sweet Basil - Good luck
Tulip(general) - Fame, charity, declaration of love
Tulip(red) - Believe in me, a declaration of love
Tulip(variegated) - Beautiful eyes
Tulip(yellow) - Hopeless love
Veronica - Fidelity
Violet - Modesty and faithfulness
Violet (blue) - Faithfulness I'll always be true
Violet (white) - Let's take a chance on happiness
Zinnia (magenta) - Lasting affection
| Wedding Flowers Flowers that are in season are less expensive than having flowers flown in. Bring a swatch of your when you meet with them. Don't guess. Some silk flowers look fake, some don't. If you are doing silk flowers, avoid flowers with a lot of plastic parts. If you just have to have an exotic flower in your fresh flower bouquet, ask your florist if they can add it in silk. Don't let your bouquet overpower your dress. Bring a photo of the get design ideas of your bouquet. A too simple bouquet on a full ball gown dress will look skimpy. A too big bouquet on a simple dress will look out of proportion. |
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