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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.