Designing Wedding Pieces

Next Generation Science / Common Core Standards Addressed!

CCSS.ELA Literacy. RST.11‐12.3 Follow precisely a complex multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks; analyze the specific results based on explanations in the text.

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Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain‐specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades11–12 texts and topics.

Bell Work / Student Objectives

1. Describe typical wedding needs.2. Explain the process of designing a

wedding.3. Identify and describe types of wedding

bouquets.4. Explain how to service a wedding.

Vocabulary

Aisle runner Altar arrangements Arm bouquet Candelabra design Cascade bouquet Chuppah Colonial bouquet Crescent bouquet

Floral foam holder Hand-tied bouquet Kneeling bench Pew decorations Toss bouquet Unity candle

arrangement

Interest Approach

Let’s pretend that we are planning a wedding. What sorts of flowers will we need? How many people will be in our

bridal party? What kind of a budget will we have? Where will the ceremony take

place? And the reception?

What Are the Typical Floral Needs for a Wedding?The planning process with a

knowledgeable florist is the first step in helping the bride and groom make floral decisions about their wedding.

The wedding consultation is conducted after the bride and groom have set a date. The florist should provide an area that is

big enough for 3 to 4 people. The bride usually brings the groom, mother and

a friend.

The florist should also provide a portfolio of previous wedding work along with wedding flower idea books.

Collect information on date, time, colors and style of wedding.

Customs and ceremonial requirements should be discussed.

Use a wedding order form to make note of all flowers and accessories for the wedding. The form organizes all aspects of the

wedding and serves as a contract

Floral Needs of a Wedding Bouquet for the bride Bouquet for the

maid/matron of honor Bouquet for the bridesmaids Flower girl bouquet Boutonniere for the groom Boutonniere for the best

man Boutonniere for the

groomsmen Boutonniere for the ushers

Boutonniere for ring bearer Flowers for parents and

grandparents Flowers for other people

involved in the ceremony Ministers, readers, musicians

Presentation bouquets for parents

Altar arrangements- flowers placed on the altar at the church

Floral Needs Continued Unity candle arrange-

ments - a floral design created for a unity candle to be placed near the altar

Pew decorations - arrangements of flowers and/or bows placed on the church pews

Kneeling bench - a bench on which the bride and groom kneel

Candelabra designs - formal arrangements created to hang on free standing candelabras (candle holders)

Aisle runner - the white runner placed down the middle of the aisle prior to the wedding party entering the church

Chuppah - a canopy for Jewish weddings

Guest book arrangement

This is a Chuppah used during Jewish weddings.

Here are various ways to decorate the pews in a church.

Floral Needs for the Reception

Centerpieces - head tableCenterpieces - serving tablesCenterpieces - guest tablesCake table decorationsFlowers for the wedding cakeToss bouquet - a small bouquet used by the

bride in the bouquet toss

Ordering flowers from the wholesaler is the next step for the florist

Usually this needs to be done weeks in advance in order to meet special needs Remember to take into consideration the

size of the flower bundles during the consultation process

It helps to list all the flowers needed in each design before ordering Flower totals will help reduce loss and

ensure proper numbers

How Is the Design Style of a Wedding Determined?

The wedding style will be determined by the type of wedding taking place. A backyard wedding at the parent’s house

is different from a cathedral wedding with the reception at the country club.

Deciding whether the wedding is formal or informal is the first step.

Sometimes themes are used, for example a winter wonderland theme.

Themed Weddings!

Once the style is determined, the bouquets are designed.

Flowers for the hair can be incorporated into a veil, headband or small comb. These flowers are often repeated in the

bouquets. Bobby pins are used to attach them into

place. Baby’s breath may also be worked into the

hair and held in place by hair spray.

Symmetrical altar arrangements are placed on both sides of the altar. Can be arranged in canisters that are fit

into vases. Sometimes these flowers need to be taken

to the reception. Candelabras may be substituted for altar

flowers or used in combination with altar flowers.

Unity candle pieces are comprised of two taper candles and a large unity candle in the center.

Symbolizes two lives becoming one

Pew decorations are bows, flowers or floral designs attached to the end of pews. Reserved seating is often marked with larger

decorations. #9 or #40 ribbon is most commonly used for

pew bows. Tulle may be added for a softer appearance.

Chenille stems, rubber bands, or pew clips are used to attach the decorations.

General shape of the decorations are round oval or one-sided arrangements with cascading foliage.

Reception flowers should have the same style as those at the church. Usually many of the flowers from the

church will be used at the reception.Additional designs can include an

entryway arch, floral garlands, potted plants and arrangements for the wedding cake. Wedding cake flowers are often designed

like corsages or in small floral foam containers called cake toppers.

Flowers for the Cake

What Types of Bouquets Are Available for the Bride?

The bridal bouquet should reflect the style of gown and the wedding.

Choices include colonial, cascade, variations of the cascade, arm bouquet, hand-tied and special bouquet designs.

The flowers the bride chooses will help in determining the best bouquet style. Ex. Large calla lilies would look

better hand-tied than in a colonial bouquet.

A bouquet may be designed in a floral foam holder or wired and taped. A floral foam holder consists of a

plastic cage and handle with floral foam on the inside.

The foam and cage hold the flowers in place and provide moisture for them

This method is faster than wiring and taping.

Use a floral adhesive to prevent the flowers from falling out.

Bouquets can be stored flat or in a holder. Deliver them in bags and sprayed with a

fine mist of water; Avoid getting water on the ribbon.

Styles of Bouquets:

Colonial bouquet: A round bouquet

based on the English nosegay.

Hand held bouquets constructed in a bouquet holder.

Cascade bouquet - A full, rounded

central area with an eye-catching trailing line of flowers and foliage

Designed like the colonial with the addition of the cascading flowers

Crescent bouquet - A variation of the

cascading bouquet that is designed in a C shape.

Has an asymmetrical cascade.

Arm bouquet - A grouping of flowers

that is tied together and cradled in the left arm.

Presentation bouquets are constructed in this manner.

Hand-tied bouquet - A natural looking

gathering of flowers and foliage with the stems tied together.

Can be adorned with ribbon, cording or tulle.

Specialty bouquets - Usually attached to

something such as a parasol, fan, basket or muff.

Not as popular but a florist must still be familiar with them.

Flowers carried in a basket would be nice for an outdoor wedding.

This is a decorated muff which would keep the bride’s hands warm during a winter wedding.

What Services Does a Florist Provide for a Wedding?

General services include delivering the flowers to the wedding and reception sites.

If more services are required, a few may be charged for; It is important to carry a service kit from

site to site in case problems arise.

Additional Services Continued:

Distributing the flowers Pinning corsages and boutonnieres Lighting candles as needed Positioning the aisle runner Instructions on holding bouquets properly Transporting the ceremony flowers to the

reception.

Wedding Service Kit Components Extra pins (corsage,

boutonniere, straight and safety)

Bobby pins, floral combs, hair spray

Knife, shears Scissors, extra ribbon Floral tape, wires, chenille

stems Small glue gun, glue sticks Needle, thread, buttons

Anti-static spray Tissues, moist toilettes, anti-

stain toilettes Aspirin, antacid, gum, breath

mints Small first aid kit Fingernail polish (clear) or

extra nylons Rechargeable vacuum Dust pan, hand broom Drop cloth Vase of extra flowers

Summary

What is the first step in planning a wedding once the date has been set?

What kinds of flowers are needed for the bridal party?

Name some items that can be used to decorate the ceremony inside a church?

How is a unity candle different from a candelabra? Identify the various places that flowers can be

used in a reception.How is the style of a wedding determined?

Summary ContinuedWhy do flowers have to be ordered from the

wholesaler in advance?Name the six styles of bridal bouquets.How is a colonial different from a cascade

bouquet?What services does a florist provide for a

wedding? Which are considered extra duties of a florist that

need to be discussed before the wedding day?Name at least six items that should be in a

wedding service kit.

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