Submitted by gail on
I was just in the garden and feeling sad about all the wilting flowers left in the garden after these frosts. And I thought of all the brides getting married now and over the next few months, and how they will go about getting wedding flowers to stand up to this cold, cold weather.
If you're a winter bride, you can't get away from the fact that wedding flowers of any description are purchased at a premium over winter, due to delivery, importation and availability. But, it's something you can't just make do with, and anyway, it's your one and only big day, so go for it.
Whatever kind of wedding you’re planning; flowers have to be part of it, as they tie together each separate strand of the day, contributing style, colour and symbolism. Whether you’re a fully paid up style vixen, choosing flowers purely for their looks, or a bit of a sentimentalist wanting something that has a romantic meaning for you, you can’t underestimate the contribution your wedding flowers will make to your big day.
The bride’s bouquet is the centrepiece of all the flowers chosen, followed quietly behind by the bridesmaids’ bouquets and headdresses, buttonholes, corsages and flowers for the church and reception. All the flowers will be linked in some way with the all-important bride's bouquet.
Don't go crazy for big frothy blooms if you have a super-slinky or slim-line gown. Equally, a full skirted creation with layers upon layers of petticoats will swamp a tightly bound spray. So make careful choices about wedding flowers. You should also think about the colour, size, scents expelled and availability in the season you’re getting married. Don't go toppling the budget by ordering flowers in from far off places, just because you love them. The cost to you and the environment may be frowned on these days.
Choose a wedding florist with care and check out those testimonials. Their input will have a mega impact on the pleasure you feel, when seeing and holding your flowers for the first time, on the day.
Traditionally, it’s the bride’s parents that pay for the flowers in the church and reception while the groom is responsible for bouquets for his bride-to-be and her bridesmaids. He also should pay for the corsages for both mums and the buttonholes for himself, the best man and the ushers.
Regards
Gail
P.S. Don't forget your stole or cape for a bit of extra winter warmth around those shoulders, and plenty of barrier cream over the shoulders will soften your skin against the chill