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Flowers



How to choose flowers for
your wedding?
Flower choice for any wedding is a subjective thing. we can guide you through the process please find below a glossary and some helpful tips, please ask in store for a consultation.

Glossary:
PEDESTAL
Vase of flowers is placed on a surface that rises a few inches from the table.
CORSAGE
A single bloom or small cluster of flowers pinned to a dress or worn around the wrist. Worn by the mothers and grandmothers of the bride and groom.
BRIDE BOUQUET
Long-stemmed flowers are cradled in the crook of the bride's arm.
CENTREPIECE
Vases of flowers are clustered together at the centre of the reception table

Things to consider:
The style of dress, the height of the woman, the overall theme of the wedding should all have a bearing on the choice of the flowers.There are various styles of bouquets. These include round, trailer, sheaf, crescent, line and cascade bouquets.

Round bouquets made of roses are a popular choice for many brides.
Large trailing bouquets particularly suit romantic style wedding gowns.
An elegant line bouquet of lilies would be a good choice for a slim fitting gown.
A modern style bouquet made of exotic flowers and tropical foliage will suit the contemporary bride.

The bride's bouquet should be the largest and most spectacular bouquet in the wedding party. White is still traditionally the most popular color for the bride's bouquet.
Pearls and crystals can be incorporated into bouquets for a touch of added glamour.

Know that bridesmaids flowers can be a smaller version of the brides flowers or a different shape. Learn that to give a different look, the bridesmaids could carry elegant evening bags filled with flowers. The bag would need to be lined with a piece of plastic to prevent staining the inside of the bag. A piece of soaked florist foam can be placed in the bag and the flowers and foliage arranged in the foam to extend gracefully from the top of the bag.

Notice that the flower girl could carry a small basket of flowers to match the bridesmaids flowers. Possibly attach a spray of flowers to a piece of ribbon and tie it around the flower girls wrist, tying the ribbon ends in a bow with long ends. This is particularly suitable for a very young flower girl who may find a basket awkward to carry.

Remember that the bridegroom and groomsmen wear a buttonhole which often consists of a single flower such as a rose or a carnation or another flower the same type as used in the brides bouquet.

Notice that the mothers of the bride and groom also wear corsages. Often grandmothers and special aunts also wear corsages. It is helpful to know the color of their dresses so colours will not clash. White or cream is always a safe choice.