Weddings are really a series of related events that lead up to the exchange of vows and new life together. An engagement party, a shower for the bride, perhaps a rehearsal dinner, the ceremony itself and the reception all can share a flowered theme or see a progression of flowers, fragrances and colors. Each event can have its own type of floral arrangement and color theme or the events can be linked by the flowers. From table decorations to nosegays, the wedding flowers provide an excitement by their hues and scents.
Flowers can portray different messages by their historic and cultural symbolism. Roses are a favorite. White roses convey innocence and beauty; Red roses are a sign of passionate love and commitment; pink is the color which tells everyone that this couple truly loves one another. An ivory colored rose symbolizes the fidelity that each of the new life partners desires. Even flowers such as the simple daisy have a special meaning. The daisy invites us to share our feelings. The chrysanthemum means "golden flower" and it varies in size so that a bouquet or table setting can have its own uniqueness and appearance and still give symmetry of appearance. Sometimes the flowers we take for granted have a deeper meaning and when grouped with other colors will tell us a story about the couple in color and scents.
The bride's bouquet symbolizes her love and innocence and should be chosen carefully. It will tell the world of her readiness to accept this man as her spouse and life partner. The bouquet can be as small as a nosegay or as large as a cascade. Either way, large or small, it should match proportionately to the flowers carried by the bridesmaids.
The seasons can lend a hand to flower selection as well. The wild colors of fall can give a colorful vista to the flowers. The white of winter will mirror the innocence and purity of the occasion. Summer can lend itself to a tropical theme and the newness of spring can make the addition of greens to the bouquets and settings a sign of renewal and the promise of new life.
A professional provider is your greatest asset in making these critical choices of which wedding flowers, which themes can be supported and the costs involved. The flower provider has the experience of having helped many couples celebrate their marriage with the colors, scents and sentiment that only the right flowers can convey. Finding the right flower authority is not hard. Just ask your friends and family. Word of mouth is often the best advertising for the best florists. So much depends on the flowers that no poor performance is tolerated in this realm. Nothing can destroy a reputation more than a wedding that had wilted, faded or poorly packed flowers. The best want to stay in front so they try harder to satisfy their customers. Look for longevity, word of mouth references and a positive attitude. The passion for flowers will be contagious.
