Posts Tagged ‘Floral Arrangements’

Wedding Flowers & Floral Arrangements : How to Make Corsages for the Mothers of the Bride & Groom

Friday, December 11th, 2009
eHow asked:


Make corsages for the mothers of the bride and groom at a wedding by choosing a flower that compliments the wedding, removing the greenery, adding accent flowers and wrapping the stem of each bloom in floral tape. Attach a wedding corsage to a pin or a wrist band with tips from a florist in this free video on wedding flowers and floral arrangements.Expert: Christine Holanda Contact: www.lilyofthevalleyfloral.com Bio: Christine Holanda is a florist and the owner of Lily of the Valley Floral …

Jane

Wedding Flowers and Their Importance

Sunday, November 23rd, 2008
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Janet R. asked:


Apart from major requirements in preparing a wedding, decorations such as wedding flowers should not be forgotten. Wedding flowers are likely one of the most essential aspects of the celebration. They may tend to be the easiest wedding aspect to deal with but still many wedding instances have showed that chosen wedding flowers can make or break the entire celebration. Some people tend to make a quick decision about flowers, a good relaxing strategy. Wedding flowers are everywhere and each of them have their own symbol: Red roses means true love, Calla lily means beauty, Red tulips means the avowal of love, Daisy means innocence, Blue Violet means faithfulness and etc. Choosing the right flower for your wedding is very important, and in order for you to know what kind of flower you need to settle with, you should then understand each flower’s purpose.

Wedding flowers as the bridal bouquet. Obviously, bridal bouquets are made up of dozens of flowers, first thing you’ll notice is that most bridal bouquets involve flowers that are white or off white in color. Majority of weddings follow this custom and this might give you reason to believe that this fact seems to be ideal for your wedding. Some of the most popular bouquets are made up of gardenias, roses, orchids, carnations and more. Another factor you may consider is its scent. Some brides love to carry scented bouquets while others want it very light because of some health reasons. For scented flowers you may opt for gardenias, peonies, stephanotis and more. Therefore, consider these different aspects when choosing your bridal bouquets.

Flowers for Decorations. Another element to accentuate your wedding, particularly decorations at the church, flowers are on the top of your list. When decorating the church or other venue where the marriage ritual is to be held, often it should involve floral arrangements. It is important to do something like arranging decoration such as flowers to their proper places, and this consideration needs to be done by couples. There are no specific flowers for as long as they are well-coordinated with the theme and color scheme of the wedding. In addition to flower’s feature, the color, texture, shape, size and scent can make a big difference to the overall look of a certain arrangement.

Flowers at the reception. Another part where flowers are totally needed is during the wedding reception. And once again, floral arrangements are involved to finish your overall celebration with great impression, one reason to satisfy guests. Apart from wedding favors and wedding gifts, decorations like flowers can make a big difference during your last-minute party. At the reception, each table needs to have a some touch of fascination and so flowers are a great option to incorporate. However there are some factors that need your attention. You don’t want to create a health-hazard decoration for your guest, therefore you should consider picking flowers that don’t have extreme scent. While other guests are having fun with such scented decoration, other people might find it very irritating thus giving you the idea that you need to think accordingly before making your final judgment.



Alyson

Affordable Wedding Flower Solutions

Monday, September 1st, 2008
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Ling Tong asked:


Even though flowers don’t last very long, they’re an integral part of any wedding.  Unfortunately, if your heart is set on a cascading bouquet of roses, you might be shocked to find out how much the bouquet and other wedding arrangements will cost.  However, it is possible to reduce this expense without compromising on the quality you receive.

 

Obtaining Cheap Flowers

 

Fortunately, there are a number of places where budget-minded brides can find cheap flowers.  Supermarkets offer roses, carnations, and many other popular flowers, as do local farmers markets and farms in your area.  You can also find great deals by purchasing your flowers online through a discount floral supplier.  Of course, if you plan to choose this route, it’s best to buy some test flowers a few weeks before the wedding.  This will give you a chance to make sure that the vendor will provide you with suitable flowers for your special day. 

 

The Advantage of Seasonal Flowers

 

Roses, calla lilies and orchids are some of the most popular flowers used for weddings.  However, if you plan your wedding for a month when these flowers aren’t in bloom locally, you’ll pay a premium to have them shipped in to you.  When you start planning your floral arrangements, ask a local florist which flowers will be available locally on your wedding date, and which flowers area cheapest overall.  You may find that a bouquet of tulips or irises will be just as beautiful, but far less expensive.

 

Hobbyist Flower Arrangers

 

If you decide to purchase floral stems on your own, you’ll need to find a way to arrange them into bouquets and table decorations.  Creative-minded brides may be able to arrange their own flowers, or you may be able to find a local florist who’s willing to help you.  It might also be helpful to see if there are members of your community that teach flower arranging courses.  They may be able to refer you to former class members or others hobby florists in the community with a special knack for floral design. 

 

Flower Delivery

 

One major downside to doing your own flowers is that you’ll need to make arrangements to have the flowers delivered to the church and set up.  Don’t plan to do this yourself, as you’ll be too busy getting ready yourself to attend to these details.  You may want to ask a member of your bridal party to organize the transportation of the flowers, or pay a family member a small fee to orchestrate the delivery.  Just be sure to find out when you can access the facilities to set up your flowers before arranging these details.

 

If you’ve read through magazines dedicated to weddings, you’ve probably come across numerous pictures of floral bouquets and arrangements.  As you learn about which flowers are fashionable for a particular season, you may also want to consider which ones best fit your budget.  If possible, consider buying the flowers on your own, and then finding someone to arrange and deliver them.  Of course, while you’ll save money this way, you’ll also need to consider timing and your personal tastes and preferences.



Marlene