Wedding ceremonies are made up of many integral parts – one of which is flowers. The use of them has developed beyond just mere decoration, and they are now as much a part of wedding traditions as anything else. A wedding would be quite incomplete without these fragrant gifts of mother earth.
They are a symbol of new hope and a bright future. Done right, they create a heaven like environment, and intensify the feelings of joy being experienced by the bride.
So, what are the steps that need to be taken to ensure that flowers used at a wedding are perfect for the occasion?
1) The Selection Of The Flowers
In picking what flowers to choose, keep in mind the theme and the color premise of the wedding. It should match and blend well with the entourage and the brides gown too. Another point to consider is the availability of the flower type. Depending on the season, you can order the freshest, the most available and the cheapest kind of flowers. Flowers like babys breath, orchids, gardenia and roses are readily obtainable no matter what time of the year.
2) Additional Materials
The bouquet that the bride carries on the aisle is where the flowers play a major part. It is very easy to create your own. First, gather up your materials. You will need about three dozens of your chosen flower, a sharp scissor, florist tape, and ribbons.
3) Making Bouquets
This is one of the many various ways that you take your flowers and arrange them into a beautiful bouquet. Select three flowers, of the same type, that you particularly like, and that you want to make the centerpiece of the bouquet. Put them together, creating a triangle. Stack each flower unevenly; each one should have a slightly different level of height. This technique adds dimension to your arrangement. Continue to add two or three flowers at a time to this initial triangle, until the arrangement resembles a dome. At the is point, use some florist tape to secure them together by their stems. This is really more than a one person job as, for a perfect result, you will need one person to hold the flowers together (there could be well be 36 in a single bouquet) whilst the other one tapes them.
4) Add The Final Touches
Finally, finish the arrangement with suitable ribbons that match the color of the flowers and the wedding dress. You can tie them up in a bow. Be sure to cover all the florist tape with ribbons. Carefully cut the excess stems with a sharp scissor approximately an inch below the ribbon. Place the bouquet on a plastic container or a vase with a quarter inch of water or you can store them inside a fridge covered by a loose plastic bag. Finally, spray the flowers with water avoiding the ribbons.
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