Wedding Days: Love's in Bloom...Anyone Seen the Flowers?
by Peter Carnater
http://www.flowersniche.com
Everyone hopes to have a picture-perfect wedding day.
Getting to that point takes untold amounts of time, money,
energy and patience. Even the tiniest detail cannot be
left unchecked, if we have any hope of eluding Murphy's
Law. These days, brides-to-be must even consider potential
allergic reactions to their flowers, in addition to the
more traditional details. It's enough to crush the faint
of heart.
The flowers for the church, the wedding party and the
reception are a big item on the wedding plans list. If this
goes wrong, it can be a real disaster. So many problems can
crop up in this area: flowers not being delivered on
time, not fresh, or not the flowers the bride ordered. Just
try to send the flowers them back or get new ones when your
perfectly orchestrated color scheme is ruined because the
wrong colored flowers arrived. The ambiance of the
wedding is ruined, and we probaly have a bride in tears.
Take certain precautions to avoid this disaster.
Before you meet with your florist, there are certain steps
that must be taken so that you'll be prepared to cement the
arrangements quickly and cleanly. Many of the details
will hinge on the color scheme. If you haven't yet
determined what that will be by the time you're ready to
order your flowers, you're going to encounter your first
major glitch. While many varieties of flowers are
available in several colors, that's not always the case and
if you're looking for a specific type of flower, it may
just be that it won't be available in the color that you
finally choose. Typically, it's best to begin with the
color of the bridesmaids' outfits and choose other shades
that will complement them.
Paying heed to the season is, of course, crucial. Certain
flowers and/or colors are intrinsic to each season, and
your florist will have to work within those limitations.
The overall mood, too, must be considered. It's not enough
to know that you're having a summer wedding. You need to
discuss the type of wedding that you're planning to have,
as well. For instance, a formal church wedding will call
for statelier flower arrangements, whereas a wedding on the
beach will need something far less formal.
When you are planning the budget for your flowers, keep
your total wedding budget in mind. A rule of thumb is to
spend ten to fifteen percent of your total wedding budget
on the flowers. Spending more than that will cause you to
skimp on other more important items. Discuss your budget
and its limitations honestly with your florist at the very
beginning. He can work with you to explore different ideas
that will make your day perfect and still keep this lovely
part of your wedding in budget.
Other considerations include bouquet size, the shade of
your gown (there are many variations of white), whether or
not you prefer a "toss" bouquet, the seasonal temperature
(some flowers don't do well if carried outdoors during the
winter months, and will actually turn black), whether or
not the flowers may pose a pollen problem for your gown
(lilies should have the stamens removed before being
carried down the aisle, since they can stain your gown) and
dozens of other little details that your florist will help
you to work through. Most of all, be open-minded, learn
to take advice and don't sweat the small stuff.
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