6 tips for your wedding flowers
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6 TIPS FOR YOUR WEDDING FLOWERS
Flowers add so much to your wedding… pops of color and fragrant scents all help to set the tone of your day. Floral
designer Amy Thornburg of The Arrangement Company offers 6 tips to consider with your wedding flowers.
1. Think outside the color box.
When choosing the palette for your
wedding, don’t feel compelled to
have it all match. Coordinate, yes,
but matching isn’t a necessity.
Multicolor combinations and
contrasting colors can be a pleasant
alternative to a monochromatic or
two-tone approach. The Perfect
Palette www.theperfectpalette.com
is a great resource to help you
visualize different combinations.
2. Choose seasonal flowers.
Many brides desire a peony wedding
in November, but for peonies, you
are best to stick with April and May.
Global growers and worldwide
shipping provide peonies throughout
the year, however the cost increases
significantly. There are many other
flowers that are similarly affected,
but rejoice because there are always
flowers in season. Keep an open
mind, and make your choices
practically.
3. Hydrate your blooms.
During pre-wedding photography
keep in mind how long your
bouquets are out of water. You don’t
want to walk down the aisle with
bouquets that have been tossed
around and dehydrated for two
hours prior. While you want the
bouquets in your photos, consciously
limit their time out of water, or
perhaps the flower shots can be
reserved for after the ceremony.
4. Be aware of your budget.
Not everyone has had to buy flowers
in quantity like they do for their
wedding. This can cause quite the
“sticker shock” during planning. Be
sure to enter each consultation with
a figure in mind so your designer
knows where to begin and how far
they can go. A little research on
wedding costs can prevent the
surprise that can come with the
quote and can save you time while
easing your mind.
5. Choose linens thoughtfully.
Linens are an important piece of
your table décor. The right choice
can enhance and compliment the
centerpiece, while the wrong choice
can make the flowers appear washed
out or dull. If colored linens are not
an option, a simple change from
white to off-white can make all
the difference.
6. Bring in the professionals.
The most well executed event has
more than likely had numerous
behind the scenes challenges. Vases
break, layouts change or linens can
be the wrong size. In such times,
experienced professionals are able
to respond appropriately. They have
the resources to resolve potential
disasters, taking upon themselves
the stress that you do not need in the
days leading up to your wedding.