The first and most important rule to picking any of your wedding accessories is

to choose what appeals to you. After that, allow your florist to help with

suggestions based on their years of experience. A good florist can work with you

and your budget. Their expertise and your personal taste will make your flowers

an important and impressive accent to your wedding day! If price is a major

concern, consider a home-based florist. They can usually keep costs down because

of low overhead. In today’s market you should expect to pay at least $150.00 for

the brides bouquet and attendants bouquets will fall into the $35-$50 price

range. When looking to cut costs it is better to eliminate unnecessary items such

as pew bows and aisle runners rather than skimp on the bouquets. After all your

bouquets will be in the majority of your wedding photos. Flowers like anything

else range from the expensive to the affordable. If you want an impressive

display at a reasonable price then consider carnations, daisies, alstromeria and

baby’s breath. Remember that the end result, your photos, will be just as nice

showing carnations as they will showing orchids. And the beauty of these flowers

goes beyond appearance; they are also durable and work well with the popular hand

tied style of bouquet because they last well out of water.

There are three things to consider when planning your flowers. Color, flower type

and style. You may not know much about flowers so concentrate on color and style

and your florist will recommend flowers that fit both as well as advising you of

availability and cost. If you have personal favorites allow your florist to show

you the best way to use them. Remember not all flowers are available in all

colors and at all times of the year. And some flowers may not be cost effective

for your budget or work well with your bouquet style. Flower colors do not have

to match the gown color exactly. Darker or lighter shades accent the gown better.

Complementary or contrasting colors can be used. Chocolate brown gowns look

stunning in the fall with bright yellows, oranges and rusts or just as lovely

with pale pinks or blues in spring or summer. Use your imagination or rely on

your florist’s. Bringing pictures to your florist is a good idea but be aware

that bridal and craft magazines are not always realistic in their choices. Your

florist may suggest a more practical or affordable substitute. Trust their

judgment as they have far more experience dealing with local flower availability

as well as durability, cost and quality. Style is an important decision. Bouquets

can be round, crescent, or cascading. They can be laid in the arm or a hand tied

clutch. They can range from a few roses or calla lilies to an elaborate

collection of seasonal or exotic blooms. Formal weddings tend toward long

cascades and sophisticated flowers such as lilies, roses and orchids. A country

wedding can use clutches of roses, daisies or carnations.

For More information:

http://flowers.factgeek.com

http://chapter13answers.com

About the Author
None