Popular Wedding Flowers

March 27, 2010 | Author: Leslie, Bouquets

If you are still undecided on the flowers to use, here are three of the most popular flowers used in weddings to help you on your way.

Roses

Definitely, the rose is the number one favorite wedding flower of all time. Roses are sturdy flowers and can hold up really well held in a bouquet, as a table centerpiece, and as a hair or dress accessory. It comes with many beautiful colors and each with its own meaning, like red for passionate love, pink for happiness, and white for purity. Roses can be put in arrangement with other flowers but are also spectacular in its own.

Tulips

These elegant spring flower goes well in an arrangement with other flowers but is equally beautiful on its own just like the rose. Tulips also come in many different colors like red, white, yellow, and blue.

Calla Lily

This flower’s trumpet like shape is what makes it popular among wedding celebrations, as if it is heralding the union of husband and wife. It is also one of the easiest to arrange, not needing any filler plants or other flowers. Just tie some flowers together in a white ribbon and it is an instant bouquet.

Caring for your Wedding Flowers

March 17, 2010 | Author: Leslie, Bouquets

Don’t let the summer heat wilt your flowers on your wedding day especially if you are having a outdoor or garden wedding. Here are some tips from florists to help keep your flowers fresh and beautiful throughout this special event. This way, by the time you get to the picture taking part, your flowers will look as fresh as they were at the beginning of the ceremony.

• Store the flowers and bouquets in a refrigerator and only take them out when they are needed.
• Go with a small hand tied bouquet instead of a big one.
• Choose hardy flowers like orchids and roses. They will not wilt easily as other delicate flowers under the sun.
• If you do not like orchids or roses, try local flowers that are in season.
• Avoid exposing them to too much sun. Place them in a shaded or cool area when they are not needed.
• Spray or mist them with water to rejuvenate your blooms every hour or so. Better yet, have vases filled with cool water close by so you can pop them in when needed.

Consider Artificial Flowers

January 2, 2010 | Author: Leslie, Bouquets

If your intention is to save as much as possible for your wedding day, have you considered using artificial flowers instead? This does pose several advantages compared to using fresh flowers, like the fact that they do not wilt or get stained. Another advantage is that artificial flowers are much lighter and the petals do not drop or get loose. Artificial flowers are also hypoallergenic and do not attract insects towards you.

Of course, the final decision is still up to you. Or better yet, you can substitute artificial flowers in some decorations and use fresh ones for your corsage.