Adding the floral touch

FLOWERS provide colour, fragrance and add a wonderful touch of nature to weddings. The use of flowers can be subtle, such as a hair ornament or can be dramatic, such as sculptural centrepieces on reception tables. Brides can opt for flowers which are similar in tone to their wedding colour scheme or can choose completely contrasting blooms. Another option is to go with only one type of flower throughout the ceremony and reception. When deciding on the style of flowers to be used, remember that much like the bride’s attire, the choice of flowers can be traditional, contemporary, formal or casual.  The style generally depends on the couple’s taste, budget, wedding theme, colour scheme and reception decor.

How much will flowers cost?
•The cost of flowers depends on the volume, seasonality and types of flowers used. Generally, flowers will consume about 10 percent of your wedding budget.
•Regional flowers like anthuriums, orchids and ginger lilies to name a few, tend to be cheaper than foreign ones like roses and lilies.
•You should also find out if the florist/floral designer hand-ties and wires each bloom to a bouquet, or simply places them into a plastic bouquet holder. This often has a difference in cost.
 Trends in bridal flowers:
•Trendier bouquets tend to have fabric ribbons, strands of pearls, lace, feathers/plumes, decorative pins, silver/gold foil confetti and other embellishments included in them.
•Centrepieces in modern, minimalist, containers
•Have each bridesmaid carry a different, brightly-coloured bouquet.
•Have flower girls hold a miniature version of the bride’s bouquet.
•Place a single bloom at each place setting, for a romantic effect.
•Instead of rice and confetti, why not try rose petal confetti?
You can dry real rose petals or buy silk ones.

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