The No-Frills Guide to
Fabulous Florals
the guidance of a professional florist early in your planning. A trained
professional can guarantee that every single floral detail will be
handled expertly and creatively. An experienced florist can arrange
not only the wedding flowers, but coordinate all the details from
décor of the bridesmaid’s luncheon to the rehearsal dinner, the
wedding ceremony, the reception and more.
Adding a splash of
color into your bridal
bouquet makes it
POP against your
white or ivory gown,
and should include
the colors of your
bridesmaids’ dresses.
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The colors of your centerpieces should accent
your bouquet and your overall color scheme.
1.Before contacting your florist, select the date,
time and place for your wedding and reception, and know the colors and style of the gowns
you and your bridesmaids have selected.
2.Look through bridal books and floral guides.
Bring pictures of some of your favorite flowers and arrangements to show your florist. By sharing your ideas and personal style, your florist will
be able to translate your concepts and special
requests into workable floral designs and arrangements that are just right for your wedding.
3.Se t up an initial consultation to discuss specific design ideas that fit both your personal
style and budget. Make arrangements for your
florist to visit the ceremony and reception sites.
Before leaving the first consultation, a second
appointment should be planned to review recommendations and budget.
Experts say the choice of your wedding
bouquet depends a great deal on the style of
your gown. The list below includes some flowers
and their special meaning.
Apple blossoms
good fortune
Baby’s breath
pure heart
Bluebell
constancy
Blue Violet
faithfulness
Daffodil
joy
Gardenia
joy
Gladiolus
generosity
Iris
wisdom
Lily of the Valley
happiness
Magnolia
nobility
Orange blossom
purity and fertility
Orchid
beauty
Rose
deep love
White daisy
innocence
