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.

             Autumn heralds rich reds, oranges and yellows, with late blooming

      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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