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Wedding Flowers. Weddings. one of the most interesting and challenging segments of the florist business tradition plays a major role. Weddings. modern weddings are reflecting more individuality couples are generally older and have a specific idea of what they want. Wedding Info. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Wedding Flowers

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Weddingsone of the most interesting

and challenging segments of the florist business

tradition plays a major role

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Weddingsmodern weddings are

reflecting more individualitycouples are generally older

and have a specific idea of what they want

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Wedding Info

Average Cost of a Wedding in the US

$20,000- $25,000

Average Cost of a Wedding in Seattle

$25,951

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Nation wide Seattle

$1,636 $1,329

***Percentages vary by floral shop

Average Cost of Wedding Flowers

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Compare and Contrast Formal & Informal

Weddings2 Types of Weddings

• Formal

– Fancy

– Often held in religious buildings like churches, cathedrals, temples, etc.

• Informal

– Less fancy

– Often held outdoors

**Determined by culture & personal preference

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Bridal Consultationsfirst interview is usually the

most importantat least three months prior to

the wedding

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Bridal Consultationsnormally handled by the head

designer or the owner/manager of the shop

an area is usually set aside for these meetings where interruptions will be minimal

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Bridal Consultationsmay include looking at

ribbon samplesphoto albums of sample

wedding work

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Bridal Consultationsflorist must learn as much

about the wedding plans as possible

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Bridal Consultationsflorist needs to determine:set a budget within which to

work

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Other stuff….Type of gowntype of wedding being

plannedhow large is the wedding

party

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Other stuff….Formal or informalwhere will the service take

placetime of day or eveningreligious ceremony

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Other stuff….Where is the receptionhow large will the reception

bewho is paying for the

flowers

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Bridal Consultationestablish the size and budget for

the weddingwith this info the florist will be

better able to make suggestions relative to flower choices and other decorations

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Wedding order formused for planning floral

decorationslists the majority of items

needed for the wedding

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Wedding order formhas space for notes on the

style and types of flowers used

serves as a contract between the florist and the bride

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Wedding order formthe form is signed by the

bride and the floristthis helps prevent problems

in the future

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Wedding order forma copy is given to the bride

to serve as her referenceitemized list of floral

expenses

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Wedding order formform may categorize

expenses under two columnsone for the bride and one for

the groom

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Bouquetsbridal and attendantstyle is preference of brideseveral factors considered in

selecting style of bouquets

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Bouquetsflowers should compliment

the gowntraditional gowns -

traditional flowers such as roses and stephanotis

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Bouquetssize of the bride and attendantspetite women should carry a

small airy cascadenot a large, heavy cascading

bouquet

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Bouquetslarger women can carry

larger, heavier bouquetsmost frequent styles

ordered:arm bouquet

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Bouquetscolonial nosegaycascading bouquetvariations of each are made

by altering the flowers used, size, density of bouquet

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Arm bouquetspresentation bouquetcarried across the forearmdesigned with natural stems

remaining on the flowerskept fresh in a vase until wedding

time

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Arm bouquetsorchid tubes or water picks may

also be usedremove tubes just before the

weddingflowers are bound together with

wire

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Arm Bouquets

Arm bouquet – Flowers tied together and cradled in the arm

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Colonial Nosegayhandheld bouquets constructed in a circular

shape with an attached handleusually a plastic bouquet

holder is used with

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Colonial bouquet –

A round bouquet based on the English nosegay.

Created on oasis bouquet holder with no visible stems.

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Colonial Nosegaysoaked oasis or floral foam is

placed in the bouquet holdera piece of PVC pipe is used to

hold the bouquet holder while designing

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Cascade bouquetsheld at the waistcreated by extending the

colonial bouquet into a flowing garland.

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Cascade bouquetscascade may be any length

from one foot to floor lengthcascade is extremely popular

with brides

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Cascade bouquetshand tied - each flower

wired and taped separatelydesigned in same foam

holders as colonial nosegays

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Cascade bouquetswire and tape the long

cascade and add to a foam bouquet holder

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Cascade Bouquet – Round central area with trailing line of flowers and

foliage

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Hand-tied

Hand-tied Bouquet – Natural looking gathering of flowers and

foliage with the stems tied together

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Bridesmaid BouquetsSmaller version of the Bride’s bouquetUsually for Bridesmaids and Maid of

Honor

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Corsages and Boutsnormally worn by ushers,

best man, groomsmenparents, grandparentsservers at the receptionother close family members

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Corsages and boutsorganist, minister, soloistminister - if they do not wear

a roberoses and orchids are favorite

for mothers and g’mas

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Corsages and boutsany flower can be chosenusually flowers used in

bridal or bridesmaids bouquets

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BoutonnieresFor the men in the weddingGroom, father of the groom,

ushers, best man, groomsmen, grandfather, wedding official

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CorsagesCould be pin on or wristletFor mothers, grandmothers,

sisters, and other special women involved with the wedding

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Ceremonial Decorations

check to see if the church has a policy on the use of flowers and decorations

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Ceremonial Decorations

a few large, bold arrangements are more effective than several small ones

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Entry and Vestibuleguest book tablecut flower arrangementsgarlands framing doorways

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Aisles and Pewsbows made of number 9 or

40 ribbonwhite is the most commonoften accented with flowers

and foliage

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Aisles and Pewsmay be used on every pewevery second or third pew

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Candelabramay have flowers and

foliage added may be used in altar area or

in aisles

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Altarfocus attention on the center of the

altarshould be large enough to be seen by

wedding guestslarge, bright flowers are most

effective

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Altarsingle arrangement in center

of altartriangular or fan shaped

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Reception Decorations

many times arrangements used at the wedding are moved to the reception site

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Receptionserving tablescake tablepunch tablefloating pool arrangement

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Rehearsal dinnerdepends on the style of

dinnerarrangements are kept low

so guests can see

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Wedding CakeCake is usually adorned with

flowers

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Table CenterpiecesTables at reception and dinner

need a centerpieceThis includes any food tables

when serving buffet

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Entry Arch, Aisles, Altar

Reception and/or ceremony usually has an arch & decorated background where the bride and

groom stand

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Examples of Color Schemes

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Deliveryflorist usually stays at the

wedding site until the ceremony has begun.

pins on corsages and hands out bouquets