SAY ‘I DO’ TO GORGEOUS WEDDING FLOWERS
Flowers and weddings go together.From the first known use of wedding flowers in Ancient Greece when the bride wore a crown of flowers and plants, the two have been inseparable.
The bridal bouquet also had its beginnings in ancient times when the bride carried a bunch of fragrant herbs, often including bulbs of garlic, believed to ward off evil spirits.Sage was often included in the bouquet as it meant the bridal party would be blessed with wisdom.In Victorian times, flowers had different meanings and brides wore posies which were carefully arranged to carry a secret message for the groom.
The tradition of ‘flower girls’ also stemmed from the Victorian era, when the bridal party would walk along a path to the church that had been sprinkled with petals by a young girl.This gesture was to bring happiness and flowers into the lives of the newly weds.
In modern times, wedding celebrations can range from the sublime to the ridiculous. From simple bunches to the most elaborate arrangements, wedding flowers are only limited by imagination and of course, budget.No doubt you will have some great ideas about your own wedding flowers, but it’s always a good idea to consult an experienced florist for some tips.
Many brides set their hearts on a certain type of flower to suit their theme.Availability is however, an important thing to consider.Flowers are a seasonal product, yet some wedding planners don’t take this into account.Out of season flowers will cost more and the quality may be questionable, so it makes sense to use blooms that are plentiful and reasonable.
A professional florist will offer sound advice on how to create your dream wedding flowers using in-season varieties.Just because tulips are out of season, doesn’t mean that your wedding will be a total flop !With so many varieties and colours to choose from, plus all the accessories like containers, ribbon and fabric so florists can create any look you want.
A florist can also advise on what types of flowers are best suited to the occasion.Gardenias, for example, are fragrant and gorgeous.However, these flowers go brown even when touched very gently so they aren’t a great choice for bouquets.The same goes for the delicate Stephanotis flowers.Many brides choose these blossoms for their bouquets, but the flowers tend to bruise and wilt when kept close to the body, so it’s actually not the most ideal choice.
Experienced florist, Sarah Ennis of Ennis Flowers, Perth, says a good relationship between the bride and the florist is vital.A good florist will work as a team with the bride, and advise on issues such as pricing, availability, appropriate colours and varieties to suit the theme etc.”
Popular wedding flowers include orchids, arum lilies, roses, hundred stars, gypsophila and daisies. “However,” she says, “a February wedding with lots of roses can be an expensive choice as the price of roses increases significantly around Valentine’s Day, and the quality can be inconsistent.”
Since she’s been a florist in Perth for years, she has a wealth of experience in advising on what are the best flowers to use in a bridal bouquet. It’s recommended that the florist see a picture of the wedding dress as well as a piece of the fabric in order to choose the best types of flowers and colours.A longer bouquet is more suited to a full-length dress while a small posy or single flower are more suited to brides wearing knee-length dresses or skirts.A long, trailing bouquet will give the impression that a bride is slim and tall, whereas fuller-figured brides should avoid bouquets that focus attention towards the centre of the body.
Wedding flowers certainly set the mood.Whether it’s a traditional white wedding with all the trimmings or a simple celebration on the beach, with a professional florist in Perth as part of your planning team, it will most certainly be memorable.
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