Flowers, as symbols of love, life and beauty, are an important part of every wedding. Classic wedding decoration consists largely of floristic masterpieces. They give the appearance something soft, noble and lively, embellish the atmosphere and are indispensable.
What do you order from the florist?
Designing complete flower decorations yourself is a complex task, so people prefer to see a florist. Most flower shops offer to make all the bouquets, pins and arrangements necessary for the wedding. Most often the following products are purchased:
Table decoration
Bridal bouquet
Litter bouquet
Badge
Car jewelry
Jewelry for the chairs
Flowers for the hairstyle
Church decorations
Flowers to scatter
Guideline
Most of the time, it is preferred by newlyweds to choose a very uniform floral decoration. Anything made of flowers is made in completely the same style. In other words, the same flowers and the same colors are used. This gives the whole event a unified feeling and brings all the pieces of the puzzle together. The color combination pink-white-green was popular last season and could be perfectly integrated into a vintage decoration. Small white and pink florets, gypsophila, succulents are just a few examples of the many possibilities. In addition to classic roses, other popular wedding flowers are orchids, callas, lilies, peonies and gerberas. Hydrangeas and chrysanthemums are also used in flower decorations. Since the royal wedding of Kate and William, bridal bouquets made of lilies of the valley have also been very popular. If you like colorful, at first glance a bit chaotic, unusual bouquets, you can create the guide by loops around the flowers.
Bridal bouquet and badge
There are now countless ways to design the beautiful bridal bouquet. Whether simple or unusual, all color concepts can be implemented. One should be careful not to make the bridal bouquet too heavy, sometimes the bride wears it for several hours. So that the bouquet does not become a burden, it should not be too heavy and above all have a comfortable size in the hand area. Too voluminous bouquets can in the long run cause an uncomfortable feeling, pain and cramps and cloud the mood. No bride should be annoyed with her own floral ornament. The pin for the groom shouldn’t be too big either. So it lasts longer and looks tidier.
Meeting with the florist
Once you have made an appointment, there are few things that you should be aware of. The bride and groom need not be afraid to ask questions. Not all florists have all options, but they usually bring great ideas themselves. You can bring the following questions to the appointment:
Are my dream flowers available for that time of year?
This applies to seasonal flowers such as B. lilies of the valley, peonies or tulips. Basically, you can get almost all flowers in every season, but the prices can reach incredible heights. So if you want Callas in August or September, you will have to plan a higher budget for the flowers.
When can the flowers be picked up?
If the flowers can or must be picked up the day before, you should think about the cooling. To keep the flowers fresh, they should not be stored at room temperature for a long period of time, especially not in summer.
What will the flowers cost?
If you have a fixed budget, you should say it at the beginning of the appointment. Then planning can take place within the right financial framework.
Bridal bouquet with a difference: There are these alternatives
Many brides want to keep the bridal bouquet after the wedding and choose to leave out the custom of throwing the bouquet. If you still want to experience the tradition, you can have a smaller bouquet made and throw it to the unmarried women. The actual bouquet can then be dried and stored forever. In the past season, a cute little alternative has been developed to use a plush toy instead of flowers as a throwing bouquet. For this purpose, brides put a veil on a toy bouquet and then threw it: The stuffed bird could loosen up the wedding as a little joke.
There are other ways to keep the bridal bouquet without the risk of it going mold, losing its shape or being damaged. Alternative bouquets can be ordered, e.g. B. made of fabric or made of wood in the finest handwork. The wooden bouquets are now so high quality and true to detail that you cannot recognize the replica as such in the photos or even at close range.
If you want to stick to the bridal bouquet made of real flowers, you should dry it properly. For this, it should be taken out of the vase as soon as possible after the wedding and no longer have any contact with moisture in order to reduce the risk of mold. The stems should be dried well. It is best to hang the bridal bouquet upside down in a dark place. The humidity should be as low as possible. Some also recommend spraying the flowers with a clear coat or hairspray to preserve the shape and color of the flowers as much as possible.
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