Don’t limit your bouquets to traditional flowers; use your imagination and consider adding small branches of wild flowers that add bits of color and a touch of simpleness.
How many flowers are too many flowers? Fragrant flowers can be an aromatic and special touch to your wedding day, but too much (especially for an indoor wedding) can lose its appeal quickly. Certain flowers, such as gardenias, lilacs, lilies of the valley, freesia, lilies and tuberoses, are quite fragrant – so be careful not to overdo it.
Put your florist to the test. Once you’ve found a florist that you like, have your fiancé send you flowers from their shop. Then evaluate: did you like what you received? Did you receive good service? Was it the right order and on time?
Size your bouquet appropriately. When it comes to the bridal bouquet, keep the bride’s size in mind so that the proportions look right. A too small bouquet would look awkward on a tall, statuesque bride, as would a large overwhelming bouquet on a petite bride.
Incorporate green plants and fragrant herbs in your centerpieces. For a calm and earthy mood, create centerpieces using green plants. Match up fragrant, flowering herbs, such as basil and oregano, with variegated leaves and wild flowers.
Florists are able to order a wide-variety of flowers no matter what the season; however, be prepared to pay for this service if the flowers you have your heart set on are only grown in Holland at certain times of the year.
Ask people in the bridal party if they have any allergies to certain flowers before placing the order.
Contemporary designs are personalized with blossoms that express the inner you! Whether you choose a freeform bouquet or a small nosegay, choose blooms with your favorite colors and scents.
Don’t try to match the flowers with the dresses. Consider contrasting the color theme with varying shades or a dramatically different array of flora, to set off a vibrant stream of positive energy for the day.
Succulents in bouquets and arrangements add color and texture. Some arrangements feature leafy lettuce and other vegetables for a more organic look.
For a calm and earthy mood, create centerpieces using green plants. Match up fragrant, flowering herbs, such as basil and oregano, with variegated leaves and wild flowers.
Your bridal bouquet and small mementos can be preserved and made into a decorative piece for your wall or table. Using chemical techniques, the flowers are sealed inside a glass or wooden container. Look into your preservation options prior to the wedding.
Garden-grown flowers are especially meaningful and give the wedding a fresh feeling. Collaborate the growing season with your florist. Coordinate the timing and possible sources long before your wedding date; arrange to have plants grown in a greenhouse.
Think about using colorful, lush hanging baskets for your reception to give it a fun and flourishing feeling. Consult a nursery grower and accept with vibrantly colored ribbons. Afterwards, you can hang the baskets around your new home!
Floating orchids, water lilies, or roses in small crystal bowls creates a tropical and romantic atmosphere. Use the same flowers in the bouquets and large centerpieces.
Lengthen your floral budget by asking your florist to use long feathers, branches wrapped with ribbons, and sparkles in the arrangements.
