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1) Color Scheme Customarily, pastel or white wedding flowers, such as carnations, orchids, roses, or lilies of the valley are popular wedding flower selections. However, modern color schemes typically feature brighter colors. In addition, the maid of honors bouquet should match the bridal bouquet, and her flower arrangement will be a benchmark for the style of the rest of the wedding decor. Always try to keep in mind how the textures of the flowers will look against your fabrics and on your tables. If you can take a swatch from your dress and the bridesmaids dresses to your florist, you can see if they complement each other or detract. The essential questions to answer when choosing the color scheme of your wedding flowers are: What is the overall color scheme of your wedding? What are the color(s) of your bridesmaids dresses? Do you prefer a cascading, compact or a bunched bouquet [traditionally, the bouquets carried by the maid of honor and the bridesmaids are of the latter designs]? What is the color scheme of the dcor of your wedding location [you dont want your flowers to conflict]? What about the boutonnires [they need to complement the color scheme as well]? Are you going to have flowers on your tables, on the cake or both? 2) Seasonal Constraints Many flowers can now be obtained out of season because they are cultivated in greenhouses and imported from other parts of the world. However, seasonal flowers are more likely to be fresher and far less expensive. Being mindful of seasonal constraints will certainly help you economize on the cost of flowers. The chart below seasonally categorizes some of the most popular wedding flower choices: Spring Amaryllis Chrysanthemum Lilac Apple blossom Daffodil Lily Azalea Daisy Orchid Bluebell Freesia Camellia Primrose Carnation Heather Rhododendron Cherry Blossom Honeysuckle Clematis Iris Tulip Crocus Jasmine Summer Aster Marigold Azalea Orchid Carnation Heather Peony Cornflower Iris Rose Chrysanthemum Jasmine Rhododendron Delphinium Larkspur Daisy Lilac Sweat pea Freesia Lily-of-the-valley Fuschia Lupin Tiger Lily Gardenia Autumn Chrysanthemum Daisy Hydrangea Morning Glory Dahlia Iris Orchid Freesia Lily Rose Winter Carnation Rose Chrysanthemum Holly Berries Freesia Iris Snowdrop Forsythia Lily Winter Jasmine Orchid 3) Flower Meanings Over the centuries, many flowers have had meanings associated with them. In other words, flowers communicate much more than meets the eye and are one of the things most people will vividly remember about your ceremony and reception. Brides should take into account the meanings of flowers when deciding which blooms to include in their bouquet. Below, weve listed some of the most popular wedding flowers and their meanings: Almond blossom: hope Apple blossom: good fortune Calla Lilies: magnificent beauty Camellia: gratitude Carnation: fascination Chrysanthemum (red): I love you Chrysanthemum (white): truth Cyclamen: modesty Daffodil: regard Daisy: innocence Fern: fascination Forget-me-not: remembrance Gardenia: joy Heather: good luck Heliotrope: devotion Honeysuckle: generosity Hyacinth: loveliness Ivy: fidelity Iris: burning love Japonica: loveliness Jasmine: amiability Lemon blossom: fidelity in love Lilac: youthful innocence Lily: majesty Lily-of-the-valley: return of happiness Magnolia: perseverance Myrtle: love Orange blossom: purity Orchid: beauty Peach blossom: captive Rose: love, happiness Snowdrop: hope Sweat pea: pleasure Tulip (red): I love you Tulip (white): I am worthy of you Tulip: love Veronica: fidelity Violet: faithfulness Ultimately, less is more when it comes to flowers as bouquet also refers to the fragrance your flowers impart. You dont want the smell to be too overwhelming or it will detract rather than contribute to the atmosphere of your wedding. Your flowers are an accessory to your wedding--not the focal point--but if you make good choices, it can be one of the things you reflect fondly on for years to come. |
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