It is a beautiful tradition - the bride carrying fresh flowers. A bouquet that is seasonal is particularly lovely from the point of view that the flowers will last longer and remain fresher for the period of the celebrations. Flowers are important and it should never be underestimated their role in helping to create your perfect day!
If you wish to try your hand at making your own bridal bouquets there are many methods and tips available so when I spotted this book I thought that it may be of some use to you. Click Here! However the following information in my article may help you make your choices about whether you wish follow the track of doing your own flowers or following the more expensive path of the professional. I guess you could still seek the professional advice then go your own way but there are a few pitfalls to watch out for and you probably want to have a really stress free wedding day!
When choosing your flowers try to harmonise with the season and get advice and help from the florist of your choice as what is available and at what cost and whether the flowers you choose will actually be in the shades and colours you want to use - the role of the flower - it seems to me - is to give a freshness and lightness to the entire celebratory areas and to also enhance the colour scheme of the wedding pallette.
The flowers need to blend into your scheme not take over, they need to enhance and beautify. When making your choice you need to consider the availablility and suitability of your chosen flower. You need also to bear in mind the bridal clothing you have selected and whether the flowers will enhance your look.
The shape of your bouquet should if possible echo your silhouette - if you a tall bride then possibly a long slim bouquet of orchides and trailing ferns could be your choice. Are you wearing a short simple gown then maybe a cottage posy of roses and babies breath would be beautiful - if you follow my drift. Even a simple dress with a simple bouquet of a single flower tied with a ribbon can look really elegant.
Remember when choosing your flowers that while they can be imported from another part of the country they may not always last the distance - ie roses from Tasmania and used in Brisbane may wilt before lunch and vice a versa for say a Melbourne wedding with a Queensland flower. Take care and ask your florist for their advice - if the flowers can come the day before and not have to wait too long in a vase maybe there will not be a problem; but if they have to be flown in too early there well could be.
Work with both your florist and your hairdresser - have you thought of pinning flowers in your hair? if so then repeat the flower from your bouquet . Take fabric swatches into the florist and photos if possible of the styles you dream of , how you wish your whole look to pan out. Do the same with your hairdresser - these profesionals will do their best to help you get that je n'sais quoi! that special something that is in your head, after all everyone loves a wedding! particularly if it is to be a romantic and beautiful celebration.
Get your estimates, although with the drought this may not be as accurate as you would like, and then set your budget.
Have you been to a wedding lately where the flowers looked gorgeous , who was that florist? word of mouth is the best advertising for any professional. Flowers can be expensive so make sure you look into all aspects, book their services early especially around Springtime.
If you have childen in the wedding party try and make their bouquets child proof - impossible I know - but if the bouquet should be thrown or dropped if the style is ie a posy the damage is more containable.
Of course you need to include buttonholes for the men, corsages for the ladies and flowers for the church and reception. Many brides choose flowers for the groom and his party based on what is being used in the bridal bouquet which a good idea as it links the colours and styles.
The flower that is the most popular in Australia at the moment is that perrenial favourite - the rose! Reds are strong in the fashion choice but the creams and soft pink colours plus the new hybrids are climbing steadily. The feminine look of dainty flowers such as tulips, hyacinths, Singapore orchids, and pale gerberas are very popular. I personally always try to go for the scented flowers - gorgeous.
So to recap -look well and choose wisely, try to go seasonal, get cost estimates, set your budget, assess your choice and order well in advance
author: a.a.gallagher. copyright September 2007.
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Sunday, September 30, 2007
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