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Wedding Tips: Great, Classic Flowers

Friday, December 31st, 2010

A wedding is an incredibly special and important event that you want to be as close to perfection as possible and wedding flowers are, of course, one of the essential parts of making your the day as memorable and unique as possible.

It can be difficult to pick the right wedding flowers when there are so many different choices available and many get overwhelmed with indecision. There are, however, some styles that are always a safe bet, regardless of theme or season.

Here are a few tips for enjoying classic, timeless wedding flowers that are sure to make your day look beautiful.

Beautiful, Classic Choices

Creating a classic wedding flower arrangement is simple when you know of the best choices available to you. Whether you’ve picked your theme already or are still in need of inspiration, roses, lilies, wildflowers and orchids are a wonderful place to start.

Roses are one of the favourites due to their wide variety of available colours (reds, whites, pinks, purples), stunning and instantly recognizable shape and wonderful scent. They’re a versatile choice as well and can be used as table settings, bouquets or decorations.Aside from roses, lilies are probably the second most beloved wedding flower. Their fragrance is refreshing, they’re available in any number of colours (which makes fitting them in simple, regardless of theme) and their shape and style is timeless.

Orchids are another popular flower, possessing an exotic look that allows them to capture attention more than roses or lilies. They make a great choice for table pieces (either in vases or in arrangements) and can make the perfect choice for spring or summer weddings where their bright purples and cool pinks capture the season. Wildflowers are also a beautiful option for the warmer seasons. They are adaptable, can be found in many colours and bring the magnificence of nature into any church, temple or wedding hall.

Keep these tips in mind and take confidence in knowing that classic flowers will always help make a wedding great.

Flower Tips for Winter Weddings

Friday, December 24th, 2010

Winter can be a beautiful time to have a wedding. The snow, crisp air and early nights make for a magical atmosphere that helps to lend a special day an extra touch that leads to years of wonderful memories. The wedding party and guests can enjoy the warmth of being indoors in a great, comfortable setting with any type of decorations or floral arrangements.

Preparing the right flowers for a winter wedding isn’t as difficult as many may think. Here are a few tips for choosing the perfect winter wedding flowers.

Traditional Flowers

Years ago, enjoying traditional flowers at a winter wedding would have been impossible (outside of tropical areas). Now, with the wide availability of internet flower shops and quick shipping options it’s simple to purchase any type of flowers even in the winter when flowers that are native to the region aren’t growing outside.

The white of winter makes it a great idea to enjoy classic wedding flower choices that offer contrasting colours. Red roses are a wonderful pick for this reason. Other common wedding blooms like calla lilies, amaryllis’s, stargazer lilies or gerbera daisies can be arranged in any number of colour pallettes, from contrasting reds or complementary whites and pastels.

Special Choices

Accenting the beauty of the weather outside is simple when choosing flowers for a winter wedding. As mentioned above, red or soft yellow colours make an exceptional option and can be enjoyed through classic flower styles. Other, special winter wedding blooms can also be taken advantage of. Some great choices include bouquets made of flowers like hydrangeas or orchids. Composing the wedding party’s boutonniers with white, full flowers is also a smart idea that brightens the festive atmosphere.

Try adding winter foliage to arrangements in order to fully tie together your floral designs with the season. Add a special touch to your decor by bringing in winter favourites like ivy, holly, winter berries, pine branches or mistletoe to ensure that the beauty of winter is fully embraced at your event.

Tossing Your Wedding Bouquet

Friday, September 24th, 2010

bridal-bouquetYour wedding flower bouquet is absolutely gorgeous – do you really have to give it away by following the North American tradition of tossing the bridal bouquet to the female guests on your wedding day?

Absolutely not!

Even wedding etiquette experts agree that giving away your precious bouquet is not necessary. These days, it’s not mandatory and the tradition can be skipped altogether, or modified so that all the single females hoping to get married can have a chance at improving their luck by catching the bouquet and thus be next in line to get married. In either case, you as the bride, will be able to preserve your bridal bouquet as a precious keepsake.

Here’s what you can do instead to save your bridal bouquet
Instead of parting with the beautiful bouquet you carried down the aisle during your service, it’s common practice for your Toronto florist to make another arrangement, specially designed just to toss. In fact, most brides choose to do this, and the option is available at a very reasonable price (ask for a deal – sometimes, it’s provided to the bride for free). However, make sure to tell your wedding florist to create something for this purpose. They’ll usually create something smaller in a similar but simpler style, scaled down.

If you want to skip the toss, you can always dedicate a special bouquet to a particular person in your wedding party. Perhaps a mother-in-law, maid of honour, or a bridesmaid would be a good choice.

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