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So much advice can be shared on the subject of flowers for the big day.
Below are real pieces of advice that have proven to be very useful and
practical.
There is always the chance that one of the flower bearers or people
close to the flowers is allergic. The best thing to do is, first, check with
those directly concerned to avoid potential mishaps.
One of the popular trends, is to match the colour
scheme of the flowers with the pertinent details on the dress. Both the
headpiece and the bouquet would naturally coordinate with embroidered items or
accessories featured on the dress.
It is extremely symbolic to choose flowers because of the meaning
associated with them.
As a further challenge try to remember that while colour and meaning
are important, so is the fragrance that fills a room. The scent of gardenias,
peonies, stephanotis and tuberoses are particularly popular, but remember,
should you wish for an unusually scented flower, give the florist ample time to
order it.
The florist will want to know as much information about your ideas for
the flowers as possible. So, everything from photos, pictures or sketches, to
colour guides that narrow down the exact tone of a colour, all is essential in
order to help the florist understand what you have in your mind and create what
you want.
In many cases flowers have drooped during the day because the effects of
the heat and sunlight have been overlooked. First of all wait until the last
possible time to cut the fresh flowers for the bride’s dress or bouquet. Secondly, keep the arrangements in some water until the time that they will be
carried and at this time remember to have towels at hand to be able to prevent
dripping.
Do not try to conceal the stems of flowers in the bouquet as this
actually produces a rather artificial look. Make sure the stems can be clearly
seen and arrange them so that they diminish towards the ends. The presence of greenery in the bouquet acts as a useful backdrop to
focus attention of the flowers themselves and also provides support in the
bouquet.
One convenient touch is to make two bouquets for the bride. One can be
used up to the point when the bride tosses her bouquet after the reception and
the second serves as another memento of the day.
Lastly,
it is better not to wait until the day to find out how to pin the flowers that
are to be worn in the bride’s hair or on the dress. Make sure that you are
confident and be careful to avoid stains from the petals or the pollen.
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