How to Choose Your Wedding Bouquets Online?
Now that you know all about wedding
flowers, let’s delve into deeper bloom(ing) detail with our specially
selected tips, so that the flowers you choose will be the best you’ve ever
seen.
1) Pinterest
Ahhh Pinterest, the source of
endless wedding inspiration/work distraction/a world of awesomeness… but,
Pinterest can give you unrealistic expectations. While it is good knowing what
flowers you like, don’t expect exact replicas from your florist. A florist is
first and foremost an artist and has his or her own vision – so just make sure
you have the same one. And create something even better than everything you’ve
seen.
2) Try to be flexible
Yes, in the modern world almost
any bloom can be delivered to you at any time of year. However, very
occasionally this may not be possible. So be open and welcome to alternatives.
You never know, they might be better and cheaper than your originally chosen
flowers! Sneaky note: for an earthier feel, look at using only greenery – it
can look really beautiful and different and not as high maintenance as fresh
flowers!
3) Perfume
While it is easy to choose a flower
based on what it looks like, you should also consider what they smell like.
Lilies have an incredibly rich scent and if you mix them with another fragrant
flower, the effect may be overwhelming. Instead, opt for one dominating scent
that won’t become overwhelming in the course of the evening. Your florist will
know all about this so be open to their ideas.
4) Personality
Don’t forget that your flowers
should reflect your personality! If you are a person that loves bright and
vibrant colours, let your flowers represent that. If you are a romantic and an
old soul, then choose your flowers accordingly. Your flowers are as much a part
of your décor as your personalised favours and they should tell a story.
5) Location
Yes, your flowers should
represent you perfectly, however, they also need to work well with your wedding
venue! If your reception site has tall ceilings, go for taller flowers to fill
up the space. Similarly, if you are getting married somewhere with low
ceilings, your flowers shouldn’t crowd the room! Again, your florist will know
exactly what to do here so don’t worry, you aren’t meant to know all of this.
6) Colour scheme
If you happen to know the colour
scheme of your wedding dress already, make sure to tell your florist! “White”
is often not a completely accurate description! Even better, if you know the
texture of your dress, or of the bridesmaids dresses, bring some samples!
7) Bouquet
So here’s the secret on how to
carry your wedding bouquet
properly (pass it onto the bridesmaids too!). Don’t hide your waist behind the
bouquet as your waist is the narrowest part of your body. Instead, carry the
flowers at hip height. For all this to work, your bouquet must be the correct
size – again your florist will help with this.
8) Comfort
Make sure your wedding bouquet is comfortable to hold.
You want to look relaxed and beautiful, not like you’re coming to the end of a
weight lifting session – sweaty bride probably isn’t what you’re going for. So,
talk this through with your florist to make sure you’re comfortable. Same goes
for younger bridesmaids or flower girls – you don’t want little munchkins
carrying heavy bouquets.
9) Photography
Consider how you want your
flowers to look in photographs. If you want them to be the dominating pop of
colour, or the final subtle touches – think before you purchase!
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