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10 Wedding Flower Inspirations

Tuesday, October 26th, 2010

Put a twist into the traditional wedding flower arrangements and be inspired with some of these sweet ideas.

Mythical Maids. Instead of using bouquets during your wedding, get pretty delicate wreaths for your bridesmaids and let them wear it as a hair dress. Think about fairy princesses and ancient goddesses-blossoms or greens can do the magic. You can try using yellow daisies, stalks of wheat or stephanotis. Offer your maids cute and tiny purses to carry with them down that aisle or ask them to clasp their hands immaculately as they process.

Petal Power. If you want an aesthetically stunning send off, furnish your wedding guests with nice paper cones or maybe teeny baskets filled with flower petals to throw instead of using confetti or rice. These items can often be uncomfortable especially when it falls down on your dress! Get a memorable escape from your guests while getting showered with a fragrant floral cloud.

Choose your wedding centerpiece. Sometimes, even the simplest blooms can look fabulous if arranged in multiples. For your wedding centerpieces, ask your New York wedding florist to arrange bunches of Queen Anne Lace and variegated ivy. Get that elegant, rustic and natural look for these centerpieces. You may also cluster flower filled vases (you can also use jars, milk bottles).

Your groom’s flowers. Stylish grooms and groomsmen nowadays are trying to walk on the wild side, studding their individual lapels with mini sunflowers, calla lilies and etc. Exotic boutonnieres look nice and sexy and will definitely refresh an exhausted tux get up. For your groom, design something extra special and then accent it with a ribbon that represents his personality- stripes for chic, polka for lighthearted and plaid for preppy.

Tied and true. Try to show a little stem. Unstructured and ribbon tied bouquets are in the trend, often in monochromatic and vivid hues. Wrap your bouquet with brightly colored ribbons or sumptuous fabrics like velvet, organza or satin.

Added wedding floral arrangements. In your reception hall, decorate freestanding tables with floral accents. Add low bowls with red roses, cylindrical vases with calla lilies or tall vases with cherries.

Best finishing touch. Whether you opt for tussy mussy Victorian era arrangement or a fabric wedding bouquet wrap, make sure you come up with something unique. Cover your handle with a velvety fabric, braid another one around the handle and develop something with a corset style. Talk with your New York wedding florist about his/her suggested presentation ideas.

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Top Questions you to ask your Wedding Florist

Monday, September 20th, 2010

Selecting the best wedding florist is oftentimes a very tedious task. You want everything to be perfect and smooth flowing during the big day. Here is a list of questions that will guide you when it comes to choosing the best wedding florist. Let your florist know the things you need and you want.

What is included in your contract agreement? Ask a final quote that includes set up, delivery, transportation fees and etc. Never hesitate to also inquire about the overtime charges, taxes, gratuities and cancellation penalty fees. Make sure you don’t miss any hidden fees or charges that might annoyingly surprise you later.

How are the wedding flowers transported? Do your wedding flower arrangements need climate controlled transportation? Try to have your flowers delivered maybe an hour before the photography shoot. This will help guarantee fresh flowers during the ceremony and as well as the reception.

What are some of the seasonal flowers during your big day? Seasonal flowers are more inexpensive compared to the exotics and non seasonal blooms. They may also come in varieties to match your wedding’s color theme.

What is the company policy regarding deposits & final payments? This essential question will let you stick to your budget. Many NYC wedding florists require deposit upon transaction and the remaining balance to be paid two weeks before the wedding.

Has your florist worked or decorated in the same wedding venue in the past? Your wedding florist may have ideas and suggestions for you. There are also others who examine the place first and then offer their own suggestions.

When are the flower arrangements created? You want to make sure you only get the freshest flowers during this momentous event in your life. Asking this question will give you an idea how fresh your floral arrangements will be during the ceremony or reception.

Can you see a sample portfolio of your wedding florist’s past creations? Browsing over your florist’s portfolio will let you know how creative and talented he is. This will also give you more ideas for your wedding day décor.

How prepared is your wedding florist if something goes absolutely wrong during the wedding? Try to find out what your florist’s action plan is if ever your choice of flowers won’t be available during the wedding day. Ask how he or she can ensure its coverage? Feel free to tell her some of the possible flower options you would want as substitutes for such unexpected event.

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