California Weds

Friday, Apr. 18, 2008

Floral Delights

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Flowers symbolize the beginning of your new life together, unfolding with the promise of growth in love and devotion. Your careful choice of flowers will add much more than simple decorations at your wedding. Whether you wish to create the romantic feel of a garden or the high style of contemporary design, flowers will enhance the beauty and elegance of the ceremony and make a gorgeous setting for your reception.

Wedding flowers

When selecting the flowers for your wedding, remember that you may choose from either fresh or silk flowers. They are both beautiful, and it is really a matter of personal choice.

Probably the best thing you can do in selecting the right flowers for your wedding is to find an experienced fl oral professional. A professional can guide you and advise you on what is most appropriate for your wedding.

You should begin interviewing floral artists at least four to six months before your wedding. Look for a person who will give you special attention and listen to your needs and desires. Remember to ask to see samples of the artist’s work. Many experienced fl oral designers throughout the area offer beautiful artistry, with an array of flowers from alstromeria to stephanotis, which is acknowledged as the wedding flower.

Once you have found the designer with whom you are comfortable and whose work you admire, discuss tastes and preferences, the season and style of your wedding and your budget. Take with you fabric swatches and a description of your gown and the bridesmaids’ gowns. This will help in the choice of colors and give a clear idea of the look you want to create.

Your floral professional can tell you what flowers are readily available during the season of your wedding. If you are using silk flowers, they should also go with the season. If your ceremony is being held in a church, determine if there are any restrictions on the type or number of fl oral arrangements and decorations that can be used.

Bride’s bouquet

The bridal bouquet should be the most beautiful bouquet in the wedding party, whether it’s a single spectacular flower or a dramatic arrangement of many flowers and colors. If you use fresh flowers in your bouquet, you may want to have them preserved as a keepsake of your wedding.