The 10 Things You Need For Creating Your Own Wedding Flowers

The 10 Things You Need For Creating Your Own Wedding Flowers

 

After you've made the decision to make your own wedding flowers, you need to gather specific tools and materials to be able to do a proper job.  For the actual arranging itself you will need the following items:

Cellophane  - This is used to line flower/bouquet boxes that are not water proof.  It can also be crumpled and placed into containers as a flower or foliage support.  This works very well in see-through containers.

Chicken wire  - This is used to hold floral foam in place in containers.  This is usually done for larger arrangements.  Chicken wire can also be crumpled and placed inside containers to use as a flower/foliage support.  (Not recommended for see-through containers).

Floral foam  - This needs to be cut to fit the container and then placed into the container.  Tape it securely to the container if needed.  Fill the container with water so the floral foam will absorb the water.  Oncer the floral foam is thoroughly wet, you can begin inserting flowers and foliage.

Florist's Scissors  - These are special because they have a serrated edge.  This helps when cutting stems and even wire. 

Spray bottle  - You use this to gently mist (not soak) the flowers and foliage after they have been arranged.

Florist's tape  - There are 2 kinds of tape -

* rubber coated tape that is used to cover wires and secure them to the flowers and stems * sticky florist's tape is sticky on one side and is used for anchoring the floral foam to its container

 

Knives  - 1 long and 1 short.  Use a long one to cut floral foam and use a short knife to scrape stems.

Pruning shears  - Use these to cut thick, woody stems.

Ribbon  - You need ribbon for covering up wires on bouquets, posies, corsages and boutonnieres.  You can also use it as decoration in long tails or bows or in loops for garlands, swags or pomanders.

Wire  - This is necessary for lengthening, strengthening and positioning your flowers and foliage.  There are a lot of different gauges of wire, but there are 4 main sizes that are commonly used -

* 20 gauge (0.90 mm) for wiring heavy flowers such as lilies * 22 gauge (0.71 mm) for wiring medium strength flowers like roses and peonies * 28 gauge (0.38 mm) for wiring more delicate flowers such as violets *  30 gauge (0.32 mm) for wiring very delicate flowers like lily-of-the-valley

 

Be sure to have all of the above items collected and in one place before you being to make your own wedding flowers.  Because putting wedding flowers together is such a big job, you want to be prepared for it ahead of time.  You will need all your time for arranging.  Gather your materials about 2 months before your wedding day to make your job that much easier.

 

Wedding flowers set the scene for a beautiful occasion

Wedding flowers set the scene for a beautiful occasion

Weddings are really a series of related events that lead up to the exchange of vows and new life together. An engagement party, a shower for the bride, perhaps a rehearsal dinner, the ceremony itself and the reception all can share a flowered theme or see a progression of flowers, fragrances and colors. Each event can have its own type of floral arrangement and color theme or the events can be linked by the flowers. From table decorations to nosegays, the wedding flowers provide an excitement by their hues and scents.

Flowers can portray different messages by their historic and cultural symbolism. Roses are a favorite. White roses convey innocence and beauty; Red roses are a sign of passionate love and commitment; pink is the color which tells everyone that this couple truly loves one another. An ivory colored rose symbolizes the fidelity that each of the new life partners desires. Even flowers such as the simple daisy have a special meaning. The daisy invites us to share our feelings. The chrysanthemum means "golden flower" and it varies in size so that a bouquet or table setting can have its own uniqueness and appearance and still give symmetry of appearance. Sometimes the flowers we take for granted have a deeper meaning and when grouped with other colors will tell us a story about the couple in color and scents.

The bride's bouquet symbolizes her love and innocence and should be chosen carefully. It will tell the world of her readiness to accept this man as her spouse and life partner. The bouquet can be as small as a nosegay or as large as a cascade. Either way, large or small, it should match proportionately to the flowers carried by the bridesmaids.

The seasons can lend a hand to flower selection as well. The wild colors of fall can give a colorful vista to the flowers. The white of winter will mirror the innocence and purity of the occasion. Summer can lend itself to a tropical theme and the newness of spring can make the addition of greens to the bouquets and settings a sign of renewal and the promise of new life.

A professional provider is your greatest asset in making these critical choices of which wedding flowers, which themes can be supported and the costs involved. The flower provider has the experience of having helped many couples celebrate their marriage with the colors, scents and sentiment that only the right flowers can convey. Finding the right flower authority is not hard. Just ask your friends and family. Word of mouth is often the best advertising for the best florists. So much depends on the flowers that no poor performance is tolerated in this realm. Nothing can destroy a reputation more than a wedding that had wilted, faded or poorly packed flowers. The best want to stay in front so they try harder to satisfy their customers. Look for longevity, word of mouth references and a positive attitude. The passion for flowers will be contagious.

Cheap Wedding Ideas – 6 Ways to Save Money on Wedding Flowers

Cheap Wedding Ideas - 6 Ways to Save Money on Wedding Flowers

In the United States, the average costs of weddings range from ,000 to ,000. Because of this statistic, some brides are finding ways to spend their money wisely – and this is accomplished by being creative.

They discover cheap wedding ideas which pretty much help them save more money. For example, here are ways on how brides can save when it comes to wedding flowers.

1. Give the florist a color scheme and the general style you like to follow. Indicate which flowers are also banned on your special day. However, being flexible allows you to use whatever is cheapest and is in season. There are times when peonies also cost a fortune even if these had always been the cheapest flowers for weddings.

2. By holding your wedding in the Christmas season or around Easter, you would save tons from wedding floral arrangements because chances are, the church is already decorated.

3. Flowers prices are high in February and especially around Valentine's Day so if you want to save on your floral expenses, don't set the wedding date on that month.

4. Remember that large arrangements set on the altar can only be seen when positioned far away. If you want one in your wedding, use the inexpensive flowers like carnations or you can fill up the flower vases with snowball mums.

5. Choosing the right venue to hold the wedding also allows you to cut back on expenses. A lush garden or beautiful park saves you costs on floral arrangements and decorations.

6. Chances are there are also some brides looking for ways on how to save. Therefore, talk to the venues and check whether there are other brides scheduled to get married on the same day. Ask if you both can coordinate the floral arrangements and split the total costs. In doing so, you get to save money.

Just be creative and efficient in coming up with the plans for your wedding. Being concise also saves you the trouble and the money in buying things you wouldn't be needing in the end.

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