Wedding Flowers – Ideas For The Perfect Finishing Touch!
Wedding Flowers – Ideas For The Perfect Finishing Touch!
Flowers are symbols of love and life, and bring a sense of elegance and transcendence to a wedding ceremony and reception. Of course, you can also get creative and express your unique sense of style with your wedding flowers. Ideas are as varied and numerous as brides - you can match or accent your bridal party colors with a unifying color, or create a splash by adding color to an otherwise all black and white wedding, to mention two.
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Here are some more ideas to get you started in thinking creatively and help you plan a wedding you and your lucky guests will remember fondly for years to come:
COLOR: Use it, play with it, get creative! Consider using various shades of the same hue – from light to deep pink, for instance – as an elegant way to add color to your wedding day. Alternatively, go with all one color for a dramatic, monochromatic effect – try all cream or all white. GREENERY: Beautiful greenery such as leaves and ferns can add depth and elegance to your arrangements, as well as possibly saving you money on flowers. Florists have access to many wonderful varieties of greenery and the creative possibilities are endless. From variegated ivy to delicate ferns to green, glossy leaves, you can create almost any mood you like by incorporating beautiful greenery. This is also useful for creating cascading effects at the end of church pews of from candelabras, bouquets, etc..  ACCESSORIES: Add a unique decorative touch to your wedding flowers with accessories. For instance, have your florist incorporate ribbons, strings of (fake) pearls, feathers or an element of sparkle to your arrangements. In this way you can express your own unique sense of style as well as make use of colors and effects not available with just flowers and greenery. CANDLES: From stunning candelabras to creative table centerpieces, candles add romance and soft lighting to wedding flower arrangements. You can make a statement with large pillar candles or many tiny tealights...the possibilities are endless! BONUS INSIDER TIP: Ensure your florist removes any pollen or other bits from flowers, which could fall onto your dresses or outfits and create unsightly stains. This surprise is especially common with lilies - be prepared and stay clean and fresh all day! For even more insider tips as well as a wealth of other resources, visit Wedding-Planning-Makes-Perfect.com!
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Three Steps To Planning Your Wedding Flowers
Three Steps To Planning Your Wedding Flowers
When it comes to Floral arrangements and Decoration for weddings there are numerous options available. Floral Decorating options are endless and are limited only by the imagination, even the most outrageous floral decorations can be made to fit practically any budget provided there is time spent to do proper research regarding the many ideas that are available out there.
There are no set rules or limitations for wedding flowers. It is whatever the couple or more precisely the "bride" wants and can afford. Anything goes from renting the silk floral arrangements to do-it-yourself kind of deals for creative and imaginative brides and bridesmaids who are there to help the bride anyway. Planning for wedding flowers can be a lot of fun for bridal party who might come up with innovative ideas that you might not have thought about. It might also be fun to involve the groom in the process if he is an imaginative type otherwise forget about him, the most he will care about is to stick to the budget allocated for this category of your wedding.
Give yourself plenty of time to plan the wedding flowers, at least 6 months prior to the wedding date. Most brides want the flowers to complement the color scheme of and overall theme of the wedding particularly the wedding dress for the bride and the wedding attire for the bridesmaid etc.
Now the question is where to start looking for the perfect floral arrangements for the wedding? For starters check out the different Bridal magazines which are full of pictures of bouquets and wedding flower arrangements, that will give you some ideas to set a theme for your floral decorations.
Secondly and importantly, think about the types of flowers that will be in season at the time of your wedding. Choosing flowers that are readily available is a sure way to keep your wedding costs under control and within budget. Out of season flowers are very expensive to acquire and may not be available in some cases which will pose a hassle and a problem in many ways.
There are many creative ways to have your bouquets and arrangements do a double duty. Involve your bridesmaids and helpers in making arrangements if you are craft oriented to keep the costs down. Another way to keep the costs reasonable is to use more filler (more greenery) to your floral arrangements.
Thirdly once you have planned and figured out the flower arrangements and bouquets, shop around for a good florist who has reasonable prices and can turn your thoughts and ideas into a reality. It is to your advantage to select a florist early on because there's a limit to how much even the best florist can handcraft and when you have the florist selected make sure that you go over the contract with a fine-toothed comb before signing to make sure the number and type of arrangements, including the flowers being used, are clearly specified along with delivery details. Keep clear records of the deposit amount and delineate the payment schedule.
As you can see it is lot of fun and work as well but the key is proper planning and not getting overwhelmed but staying calm and cool.
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7 Unique And Creative Ideas Of Wedding Flowers
7 Unique And Creative Ideas Of Wedding Flowers
Body Your wedding flowers offer ample opportunity to stretch your creative muscles and add a bit of originality to your wedding day, so don't be afraid to design a floral scheme that bucks tradition. This list of favorite ideas for bridal bouquets, centerpieces, colors and other decorations is a great place to start designing a memorable decor scheme, and these may even inspire your own creations.
Play with Shape
Arrangements with a just-picked, unstructured look are replacing the tightly-bound bouquet and centerpiece shapes of previous seasons. Ensure a modern, not messy, look by choosing the right flowers. Hearty blooms like lilies, orchids, and amaranthus work well in looser arrangements because of the sleek shape of the individual blooms. Also consider incorporating nonfloral elements like feathers, berries, and crystals to add interest and depth and interest.
Get Into Navy
Sophisticated and classic navy is one of the hottest colors on the 2009 wedding palette, and many brides are daring to think beyond basic baby blue by incorporating the darker shade into their floral schemes. Naturally navy flowers may be hard to come by, but there are some options that are a close match: deep blue violets, thistles, and hydrangea are available in various shades of blue and indigo, while roses are a versatile bloom that can be dyed any color - including navy blue. Pair these bold navy blooms with white or ivory for a classic look, or yellow for a bright burst of color.
Think Beyond the Vase
Options abound beyond the basic floral vase for holding your flowers. Consider instead mixing and matching clusters of unique containers like wood buckets, mason jars, cans, pitchers, antique urns and uniquely shaped vases to add interest and reflect your wedding theme. Some ideas: Fill watering cans with wild flowers for a garden fete, or use apothecary jars filled with sand and sea glass to complement to a waterfront wedding.
Lighten Up
Candles, always a popular choice for centerpieces, are becoming even more popular as a budget and eco-friendly enhancement to traditional floral centerpieces. Ample candlelight lends the day a romantic, organic feel, while the natural resource saves electricity and drapes the setting with an intimate glow. Another way to enhance your arrangements with lighting and really make your centerpieces pop is through a technique called pinspotting. This advanced light design shines tiny beams of light from the ceiling to illuminate the center of each arrangement.
Get Stoned
Say good-bye to light pastels and muted shades, and seek inspiration from the baubles on your ears and wrist. Rich gemstone colors like amethyst, turquoise, and amber are hot on this year's wedding color palette. Accent these rich colors with soft sandy tones or grays instead of chocolate brown (so last year!)
Go Green
Going green is easy when it comes to wedding flowers. Consult Mother Nature for inspiration and bring the outdoors in. Natural objects like stones, leaves, pinecones, even twigs can add an organic aesthetic to your reception décor. Place in rustic containers or scatter amongst pillar candles for added ambiance.
Make it Personal
Further seeking to personalize their weddings, brides are using their wedding flowers to call out specific interests by incorporating unique items into bouquets and centerpieces and creating a conversation piece for guests. For instance, book worms can use intricately piled leather-bound books in place of floral centerpieces, and wine lovers can use wine bottles and decanters as centerpiece holders.
Get even more unique wedding ideas for flowers in this complete wedding flowers resource.
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