Wedding flowers
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Brides started carrying flowers centuries
ago. The bride’s bouquet originally was made of herbs because the scent
was thought to ward off evil spirits. Today flowers are a very important part
of the ceremony and the reception. They are used to decorate the cake and
buffet tables, the entrance way,
aisles, and pews.
Ivy can be wound around railings, potted plants can be placed in front of
windows and hanging plants can
decorate the
entrance ways. If your wedding is taking place during the Christmas season, try
incorporating holly and other seasonal flowers and plants. • Ask friends, family and the ceremony and reception site for references. Florists that have worked with your wedding ceremony and reception site will be accustomed to working with the facility and know the rules of the space. • Have the florist go to the reception and ceremony site so they know how to decorate the space with the flowers. Larger spaces usually need a greater amount of flowers for decoration. The alter, pews, entrance way and windows should all be decorated with flowers or other things. • Check references from customers. • Make sure the florist is aware of your budget so you don’t go over. • Ask for photos of previous flower arrangements and bouquets that the florist has made • Write a contract with costs, date and time, and services. Make sure the florist delivers the flowers before the photographer arrives. • Decide on a color scheme for the wedding. • Let the florist know the color of the bridesmaid’s dresses so they can make an appropriate bouquet. • Christmas and Valentines Day are busy times for florists, so flowers may be more expensive. • Yellow flowers are rarely seen in weddings because yellow is the color of jealousy. One way to save on expenses is to reuse the flowers and take the flowers from the ceremony to the reception. If you decide to do this, make sure you can decorate the reception hall before the guests arrive. You could serve appetizers and drinks at the reception site’s bar to allow time to decorate. Make sure the reception site knows your plan. By Nicole Mazzeo Wrapwithus wedding favors |