A wedding would not be the same without flowers. Your flowers should create a theme to make your day special and give that finishing touch to your special day. Every bride wants her wedding to be unforgettable and your choice of flowers or arrangements should reflect your taste and personality.
The most important thing that you should acknowledge is that there are no right or wrong choices when choosing flowers for your wedding. It’s your personal choice and your preference, what really matters is a basic understanding of what works or not for the theme and budget you have. You could grab a hold of a good florist for some useful advice, so be prepared to make a thousand questions and communicate your ideas to your florist once you get to that stage. Some of the basic things you should know before entering in detail are:
€ Remember that less is more. The flowers are a touch of color, they garnish beautiful things at a wedding.
€ Good positioning and use of plenty of fillers can create the sense that you have a more elaborate floral arrangement.
€ Your florist should share your vision. If not it may be time to find one that does.
Start off by looking at bridal magazines, books. If you have no idea what type of flowers you want to have, just looking at pictures of flowers is a great way to start.
Determine your budget. Before getting excited, do the sums. Some floral arrangements may not be realistic once you have the budget in hand, so it’s a good idea to know how much you should spend on flowers. When you visit the florist, you can discuss your budget and work with that.
Consider the color of the flowers. Color is an important part of your decision on the flowers that you have. The colors are chosen to complement the wedding dress, the wedding theme and the rest of your clothing bridesmaids. Colors are chosen accordingly to the availability of the season. The greatest impact will be on your budget since seasonal flowers cost less. When you think of color, consider the room or outdoor area where they will be located. Some of the most popular flowers for color are:
White: sweet pea, stephanotis, narcissus, gardenia, orchid, lily of the valley, jasmine and Gypsophila (baby’s breath).
Pink: pink ranunculus, peony’s, sweet pea, carnations, tulips, protea, and lilies.
Lavender: lavender, anemone, sea lavender, iris, delphinium and hydrangea.
Yellow: daffodil, sunflower, tulip, gerbera, lilies and freesia.
Red: gerbera, rose, dahlia, and amaryllis.
Remember, planning a wedding can be stressful. Working with the style and colors of your wedding ahead of time will help you work on a topic to have the wedding of your dreams. Keep in mind that some guests may have allergies to certain flowers. Ask your florist if you are not sure the flowers are “safe” for everyone. Some plants are toxic if ingested. Keep that in mind when you use them for decoration in a wedding were young children may attend.
