Weddings are events that just have to be perfect. They also have to be unique, a portrait of the couple, the day the place and the time in which it occurred. When we look at historic photographs we see a microcosm of the time when they occurred. The colors are hidden in black and white or the sepia of dated processing materials. The dress of the bride, the type of veil, the clothes of the groom, or his uniform; these tell a story of who they were and who we have become. Someday a bride to be will click on her computer (or turn it on in some new way we don't use yet) and see a 21st century wedding photograph, and there will be some changes and some things that are still the same. One of these things that won't change will be the flowers.
Wedding flowers, the bride's bouquet, the bouquets of the bridesmaids, the carnations in the lapels of groom, best man and ushers maintain important traditions. The arrangements that decorate the chapel and other places where the event continues move the wedding along, building the mood and carrying the sentiment from place to place. The theme is continuity and a sense of permanence that only fragile flowers can set. Flowers endure beyond their brief time, the colors and fragrance set themselves into our minds and souls and all our senses are involved in their experiences.
Buying in bulk offers the opportunity to respond to creativity and spontaneous inspiration that set arrangements do not. Arrangements from brochures and catalogs have their place, but each wedding has a unique nature and place that oftentimes is not appreciated right away, or until seen by another set of eyes. Bulk buying can supply extras of favorites and allow for adding and changing a setting and fitting it to a place that had not been noticed before. Instead of moving an arrangement, it's easier to add since there will be available flowers to use. It's never a good idea to be trying to find flowers two hours before the wedding. No one ever complained about having too many flowers either. If the bride to be and a knowledgeable friend are working together on floral designs then having bulk wedding flowers will help when a new idea arrives and is ready to be put into action. The joy and excitement of preparation will spread into the beauty of presentation. The day will be even more personal and more of an expression of the couple's hopes and aspirations for all to see. Flowers help express the love and beauty that will be celebrated that day.
Having extra flowers can add to the event's memories. Table settings, extra bouquets as living souvenirs and take-homes, flowers for the honeymoon place, courtesy gifts for the staff at the reception or chapel can all share the day. Bulk wedding flowers, bought at wholesale prices, used with freedom and creativity will make the wedding day one filled with visual beauty. The fragrance and freshness will be shared by all attending and celebrating. Flowers express the traditions, sentiment and variety of experiences that we can share with others in our life. Flowers have a secret: the more the merrier and bulk buying makes this a reality.
