Your
Wedding Flowers Wedding flowers are one of the most important elements of your
big day. Not only do they provide color and scent, but they symbolize
life, growth, and rebirth. Good wedding flowers are also a conversation
starter and after the food and dress, one of things guests will remember
most.
Not
sure what you want? Ask to see photographs of previous work
Ideally, your wedding florist will have vast previous experience as a wedding
florist, and will have many photographs of previous wedding flower arrangements
and bridal bouquets.
Talk to them about your ideas for wedding flowers
Bring swatches of bridesmaid dresses, pages from magazines with bouquets and
floral arrangements that you like, the type of container you'd like to use, and
any ideas you may have. Make sure that the florist is receptive to your ideas,
and that they are willing to listen to your vision.
When
to book your Wedding Designer
This depends on how long you have to plan your wedding, but a general guideline
is to start talking to your florist about 6 to 8 months before your wedding,
and sign a contract with them no later than 4 to 6 months before the big day.
What you'll need to know before you can book a Wedding Designer
for your wedding
• You'll need to have booked your ceremony site, and know how many
arrangements you'll need to decorate it.
• You'll need to have booked your reception site, and know the prominent
colors of the venue (so the flowers don't clash)
• If you are doing floral centerpieces, you'll need to know approximately
how many wedding guests you are having, and thus how many centerpieces
you'll need. (Most round catering tables seat 8, 10 or 12 guests;
rectangular tables generally seat 8 people)
• How many bridesmaids you are having, and the color of their dresses
• The number of corsages (for mothers, grandmothers, and sometimes
readers or other special guests) and boutonnieres (for the groom,
groomsmen, ushers, and sometimes readers or other special guests).
• If you'll need separate arrangements for the rehearsal dinner,
post-wedding brunch, entryways, bathrooms, gift or cake tables,
or buffet tables
POPULAR WEDDING FLOWERS categorized by seasons
WINTER
Amaryllis
Anemone
Calla Lily
Daffodil
Gerbera Daisy
Heather
Hyacinth
Lisianthus
Orchid
Rose
Tulip
Stephanotis
Sweet Pea
Viburnum
SPRING
Amaryllis
Anemone
Calla Lily
Daffodil
Gerbera Daisy
Heather
Hyacinth
Iris
Orchid
Rose
Tulip
Lily
Peony
Stephanotis
SUMMER
Cosmos
Dahlia
Delphinium
Gardenia
Gerbera Daisy
Gladiolus
Hydrangea
Iris
Lily
Lisianthous
Orchid
Poppy
Rose
Sweet Pea
Zinnia
FALL
Aster
Cosmos
Dahlia
Delphinium
Gerbera Daisy
Hydrangea
Lisianthus
Orchid
Rose
Stephanotis
