What if you carefully planned your wedding, spent hours on the menu, the colors of the bridesmaid's gowns, the gifts for the wedding party, the rehearsal dinner, limo rental, honeymoon, etc., and forgot the wedding flowers? Certainly the ceremony would go on as planned. But what would the bride hold as she walked down the aisle? And what would the bridesmaids do? There would be a large hole in the center of each table. The chapel would seem different too. Everyone would be sniffing for something that's missing. But most important of all, a memory would be gone. Warm and joyful memories of a wedding day are often brought on by the scent of the flowers that made the day even more special.
Wedding flowers can bring spring to a January wedding and Hawaii to New York City. Selecting flowers that set a mood, celebrate a family history, or recall where the lucky couple first met. The flowers and their colors, their fragrances and texture tell stories of family traditions, old and new. They can be living heirlooms and become a link with a past generation as the great granddaughter carries a bouquet like her great grandmother did years before.
The flowers are a catalyst that blends the mood, the colors and the traditions of two families into a new one. One "member" of the family for that special day should be the wedding flower provider. This exert will help you select the flowers that will reflect the care and emotion that are so much a part of this event. A professional will know which flowers are available and appropriate when you have questions. Cultural issues for meanings of flowers and which flowers will have the constitution to stay fresh and lively for the event. Costs and alternatives when a choice is unavailable are part of the knowledge base a professional will have. Wedding memories are among our most often shared treasures. Everyone will make a connection with the flowers, and this makes selecting the flower vendor an important decision. Getting personal recommendations from friends and family is one way to narrow down a vendor. Make sure you can work with the vendor, mutual understanding and feeling comfortable about asking questions and getting clear responses are factors to consider as well.
When you consider it, flowers hold the key to wedding success. Their colors mingle and hold together the dresses of the bridesmaids and the formal wear of the groom's party. The flowers call attention to the bride as she holds them in front of her. And they decorate the chapel and reception area, making each into a garden where new and wonderful things happen. Above all this is a mix of fragrances that become a part of the memories of the day that will be renewed over and over with each blossom.
When you set down with your best friends to plan your wedding, enjoy the excitement, the chance to explore traditions and your own family history. Have fun mixing colors and textures, plan the menu and honeymoon, but don't forget the wedding flowers.
