Friday 25 February 2011
Monday 21 February 2011
THE QUESTION OF FLOWERS
THE QUESTION OF FLOWERS
(Bouquets and Buttonholes)
When planning your wedding, the question always arises ‘what flowers
to choose?’ Maybe you have always had a particular preference for one kind of
flower, or prefer to uphold family tradition and choose the same flower as your
mother had on her special day.
It depends largely on what time of year your wedding takes place, as to the
variety available. To keep costs down, use flowers that are in season.
Spring flowers can include tulips, anemones, daffodils, lily of the valley,
gardenias, freesias, peonies, hyacinths, or of course roses – available from
florists all year round.
Summer weddings offer more opportunities for wildflowers, and there are
orchids to add a touch of class. This is a fun season for flowers, especially for
those on a budget, since wedding bouquets can be gathered from gardens.
chrysanthemums one of the most popular.
Winter poses unique challenges. Greenery and berries are always popular,
but there is poinsettia and fir which can make elegant bouquets in December.
Whilst fresh flowers are the most popular, for those not in season, try silk
flowers. You can then enjoy them all year round!
You may want a lavish hotel reception display, or only a small simple
bouquet and some buttonholes. Buttonholes should complement the theme of
your chosen wedding flowers, with the groom’s buttonhole traditionally taken
from the bride’s bouquet to symbolise the ‘sharing’ aspect.
Your wedding display should complement your wedding dress. The
following are classic bouquet arrangements :-
Hand tied posy : Short stemmed flowers tied with ribbon.
A simple elegant look.
Formal posy : A compact mass of tightly packed flowers
(often roses).
Free style bouquet : Long stemmed flowers, loosely tied,
designed to be carried over one arm.
Tear-drop bouquet : An inverted teardrop shape, the flowers drawn
(cascade bouquet) down towards a point or trail of foliage.
When choosing buttonholes, one can use any medium sized flower head,
including roses, carnations, lilies, etc. But be careful to choose a flower that
will last the whole day, and one which matches the bride’s bouquet in terms
of colour and type of flower.
Following these simple rules on the question of flowers should ensure
that your special day is voted a great success!
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Friday 18 February 2011
Ross-on-Wye's Registration Office staying put
Ross-on-Wye's Registration Office staying put
Herefordshire Council have reassured Ross-on-Wye residents that the town’s Register Office is staying at its present location.
The Info Service is to be move from Swan House to the library to create a new customer service’s hub and social workers will be re-located to the Registration Office at The Old Chapel in Cantilupe Road. “I want to assure people that the register office is staying at The Old Chapel and will be fully available for people wanting to book weddings or civil partnerships,” said Fiona Nicholls, Herefordshire Council’s registration services manager.
Anyone who wants to register a birth, death or give notice of marriage or civil partnership should call 01432 260565.
Council warning over royal wedding parties
Council warning over royal wedding parties
RESIDENTS in Abergavenny who want to hold a street party to celebrate the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton on April 29 will need insurance.
Abergavenny Town Council wants to hear from anyone who is planning to hold an event in the town centre area as it has funding available to cover the cost of third party insurance which is needed for a street party.
Councillor Douglas Edwards also warned organisers that it could take up to six weeks for Monmouthshire County Council to approve street closure orders which is free of charge and urged people to submit their applications as soon as possible.
Cllr Edwards said he knew of plans for a street party in Victoria Street but wanted to make sure that all organisers know they must have insurance for the event. At the council’s monthly meeting on Wednesday night councillor John Prosser asked if there was anything the Town Council could do to mark the occasion and suggested holding an event for children to mark the occasion.
Councillor James George suggested holding a children’s tea party in the Market Hall.
It was agreed to discuss the matter at a meeting of the council’s project committee.
For information about applying for funding for insurance for street parties contact the Town Clerk Peter Johns via email at clerk@abergavennytowncouncil.gov.uk
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