Wedding Flower Arrangements

Flowers are universally loved by everyone. Is there anyone who doesn't like flowers? Men woo their women with a bouquet of lovely flowers and it is indeed a quintessential element of a romantic atmosphere. Flowers have an uncanny knack of transmuting their fragrance to their surroundings and cheering up the entire ambiance. Different colors of flowers signify different emotions and meanings.

Traditionally, white flowers have been the preferred choice for wedding floral arrangements as they match with the bridal ensemble in most weddings and they contain all the colors of the spectrum. Hence, white is said to have all the qualities of all the colors combined. In recent times, however, people have been getting more adventurous and willing to experiment with other colors.

To give you an idea of the color connotations, red flowers symbolize family ties; blue symbolizes serenity and calm, while orange is the color of lust! The color green serves as a balancing color for a floral arrangement, as it is in the center of the gamut of colorful flowers. Your wedding day is one of the most romantic days of your life and beautiful floral arrangements will illuminate and complement the occasion. Flowers are known to symbolize life, growth, and rebirth exemplified by the lifecycle of the flower itself.

Ikebana – The Art of Flower Arrangements

The Japanese consider flower arrangements as an art - 'Ikebana'. Indeed, floral arrangement requires a keen sense of aesthetics, color co-ordination, and good planning. Depending on the style of your wedding as well as the budget for your wedding, you could employ a professional floral designer. These professionals add character to the flowers and create a brilliant masterpiece by combining flowers of different shapes, sizes, and fragrances to add a touch of class and elegance.

If you prefer a hands-on, cost-effective approach and would like to have a personal touch to your wedding, following are few tips to guide you through the process - with panache, style, and elegance.

List and Finalize Your Floral Requirements for the Wedding

The first detail to be confirmed is the selection of flowers that you will need. To have a list ready can help you focus your discussions and stick to your budget. At this point, keep in mind that you will probably require a different set of flowers for each occasion such as the wedding ceremony or the wedding reception.

Floral Bouquet Ideas

We are sure you would love to celebrate your wedding in your own distinctive style. To begin with, start inquiring in and around your locality for good creative florists. Search for information on the Internet and start collecting different ideas and themes for the wedding.

Speak to your local florist as he or she can have good ideas to offer, considering his or her experience and expertise with previous weddings. Give ample time for the florist to plan for your wedding in advance, as the flowers could be seasonal. If that is the case, he or she would require some time to arrange for the particular variety of flowers you require for the wedding. Ideally, initiate discussions with your florist few months in advance. Your florist can offer suggestions, alternatives, and provide you with examples of his or her previous work.

Ask questions. It is your wedding and to make it perfect, you have to share ideas and research before you clinch the deal with the florist. Make it a point to look at the florist's work samples and how he or she has worked on other weddings. This could also help you gauge how receptive and flexible the florist is to your suggestions and ideas.

Get Inspired!

You can draw inspiration from your surroundings such as other weddings you have attended, magazines, floral shops, and high-end luxury hotels with elaborate floral decorations, amongst others. Always keep an eye out for well-coordinated décors and good color combinations so that you can incorporate some of those ideas to your wedding.

Pay Attention to Details

Floral arrangements require considerable time and effort. Being organized is the key.

• Collate all your floral ideas such as photos and illustrations and ensure they are accessible when the need arises.

• Flowers are perishable and need to be preserved in water and a cool environment so that they do not wither before or during the wedding.

• Dedicate a work area for the wedding flowers. You will require a deep sink to soak the flowers, several large tables, trash bags to dispose of the waste, a large garbage can, and a clean space nearby to set the finished bouquets and arrangements.

• Provide ample time for the 'floral' activity. Do not hurry up at the last minute. Instead, plan ahead so that you are happy with the end result. Do not try to do everything by yourself and get hassled. Ask your family or close friends to help, and share your ideas with them. This will accelerate the process.

We wish you a very happy married life that blooms with happiness!

Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTION:
Costco wedding flower arrangements any good?
I'm thinking about ordering Costco wedding flower arrangements for my wedding. Has anyone had any experience? Good/Bad?
- ANSWER:
  I heard they were good, and I was going to use them but the closet one to me is one hour!
QUESTION:
Is there a website that shows some ideas for wedding flower arrangements I can look at?
I am getting married in august and I would like to make my own arrangements with silk flowers and I need some idea's. It is a long way off but I would like to start looking.
- ANSWER:
  The simplist way is toy do a Search on Google or Yahoo in the images section. Type in wedding bouquets, wedding flowers, wedding centerpieces, etc and you are sure to find ones you like. You'll even find links to the web pages the images came from! Good Luck!
QUESTION:
Wedding flower arrangements from Costco?
Has anyone had any experience ordering wedding flower arrangements from Costco? I keep hearing that they are good but I have yet to hear from someone who ordered them. Please let me know....
- ANSWER:
  I ordered from Sam's Club and BJs (we don't have a Costco near us). They were amazing. I talked to the florist and told her what I wanted. I was having a tropical wedding so I got glads. She ordered them and I picked them up in the boxes at a great discounted price from what the store would have sold them at. However you have to do your own arranging. I had a really good mix of colors like I asked and very very few were broken. They were fresh though I should have put them out the night before instead of morning of so they would have more time to open.
  
  Luckily I had an evening wedding so I had plenty of time that morning to arrange them in the vases. If you have an earlier wedding, that would only work if you have a venue that you can get into the day before. My place let me take stuff over there Thurs and Fri before my wedding so I wasn't rushed but some places won't let you carry anything over until a couple hours before. I think you'd be better off with a florist if your reception is at a hotel.
  
  But I had a florist for my bouquets and the alter arrangement and I was much happier with the Warehouse flowers than I was with the ones from the florist. They got me the exact colors--even though they couldn't guarantee it. The florist couldn't tell the difference between coral and yellow.
QUESTION:
What is a good alternative to flower arrangements at a wedding?
I am helping a friend plan her wedding. Our budget is basically non-exsistent. We had planned to gather fresh flowers for the table centerpieces. Now we are having a drought and due to an accident on the bridge to our Island, we have had to stop irrigating! There is very little chance that we will be able to find flowers. Any creative suggestions will be appreciated! The wedding colors and blue and teal. No special theme - just inexpensive (or free would be even better). Thanks.
- ANSWER:
  I went to a wedding a couple weeks ago and they had nice table centerpieces. They had heart shaped dishes (the bride got them for a dollar a piece at the dollar store) filled with hersheys kisses, hugs, etc. Then, she took some fake wedding rings, (a dollar a bag at the dollar store) and took 2 and tied them together with a piece of pretty white ribbon. She just scatterd them around the heart dishes. It was really really cute. At the main table, they had pretty much the same thing, except the main centerpiece was a picture of the couple in a really nice frame. Good luck!
QUESTION:
Can you help me with wedding ceremony and reception flower arrangements?
- ANSWER:
  Hi, I am a wedding florist based in the Bay Area, California. Please ask me questions directly to email Jessicabl@sbcglobal.net or ask them on my website listed below. I love to help others with their flowers just for fun! Have a fabulous wedding, sincerely, Jessica
QUESTION:
how many flower arrangements are in a wedding?
Me and my fiance r starting to look for a florist and want to know of how many arrangements we need
- ANSWER:
  That is entirely up to you. First you need to get an idea of how you want to decorate the place of your reception and go from there--will you have a head table, do you want something on each table, etc. If this is for the wedding that is again up to you, I personally like the arch, the kneeling bench with two gigantic flower arrangements on either side and palms behind the arch. Depends on size of church, I also like something small with a candle in each window. Of course, do you want all bridesmaids to have same bouquet or single stemmed flower and the maid/matron of honor to have something different, your bouquet and the no. of boutinerres you will need. Also, corsages for Mother of Bride and Groom, and Grandmothers and any other special person you might want to single out, Also bouts for Fathers and Grandfathers. For corsages of Mothers and Grandmothers, I prefer a corsage (wrist for Mothers and pin on for Grandmothers, not too big) prefer colors of flowers to co-ordinate with their outfits, does not have to match, but something compatible rather than the colors you use in the wedding. I cannot imagine an orange or red or purple corsage on a pale pink, blue or peach colored dress. Good luck.
QUESTION:
How do I preserve a pumpkin that will be used in a wedding as part of the flower arrangements?
Its an idea I had seen in a magazine but just don't know how to preserve them. I figured you wouldn't want to buy them a month or two before. So the ideal idea would be to buy them a week before, but if I can't and need to buy them as soon as possible, whats the best way to preserve them, if possible?
- ANSWER:
  A uncut pumpkin will last a month or so. A cut pumpkin will last just a few days and will stay better if refrigerated.
QUESTION:
I wish to buy wholesale artificial flowers for flower arrangements for functions like wedding receptions.?
I was wondering if they would be more reasonably priced in Dubai or in Thailand? Or is there any other country where I can get good quality artificial flowers at reasonable prices? Basically, which is the best place to buy good quality artificial flowers at reasonable prices? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
- ANSWER:
  I agree with the first poster, but many people like silk arrangements for their wedding so that they can be kept as keepsakes. www.handitop.com is the website for a supplier based in Thailand. The other sites will ship. Hope this helps...
  
  www.afloral.com/
  www.flowers-by-design.com/
  www.silk-flower-smart.com/silk-flowers-wholesale.html
QUESTION:
What kind of flower arrangements do I need for my wedding?
I'm getting married in May and have an appointment with my florist next week. She wants me to have an idea of what I want for arrangements and such, but I'm not quite sure what I need, other than the obvious boquets and boutineers. How many arrangements are typical? I'm just not sure where to start because I've never been one to pay attention to those type of things!
- ANSWER:
  Everyone is giving you good advice, you need to know who gets flowers, as well as start thinking of where you want flowers (don't forget your cake). As equally important though is to know what kind of flowers you DO NOT want. Even if you don't have anything definite in mind of what you do want. It's all a matter of taste - I told my florist if I say a daisy or carnation she was doing them all over again! - but that's just me, you may think differently and that's alright. Go to Google Images and search for wedding flowers and you'll have tons of ideas you can print out to take with you of both things you like and dislike.
  
  Good Luck!
QUESTION:
purple, pink and white flower ideas for a summer wedding in the UK?
I've recently got engaged so me and my fiance are trying to figure out cost and ideas for our wedding which hopefully will be around june 2011. I really don't know much at all about flowers as i have quite bad allergies but would still love a few flower arrangements at the wedding. Which flowers would work with my colour theme and be cheap at that time of year?

Also does anyone have any ideas for alternative table pieces other than flowers?
Thanks in advance
- ANSWER:
  It was a long time ago, but I remember attending a reception once where there were floating candles on the tables. The water that the candles were floating on was colored different colors using liquid food coloring. It was really pretty. Also, you could do votive candles surrounded by those small glass stones. The stones come in many different colors. Congratulations, and may you have a lifetime of happiness together.
  
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QUESTION:
Ideas for flower arrangements for a wedding?
I am using hydrangeas. My colors are green, pink and white. I have only 2 bridesmaids. Ideas for arrangements (as far as colors/filler flowers (optional?)/ ect)? Thanks!
I'm more interested in bouquet ideas.
- ANSWER:
  If you're talking centerpieces remember to make sure that they are small enough that they don't distract from the flow of conversation. A neat small idea is to take Styrofoam balls and either cut them in half and lay the flat half and the table and cover the rounded side in flowers or to mount them on a flat board or plate and cover the entire surface with flowers. Depending on your taste wired ribbon can be used for an additional accent.
QUESTION:
Having two low, moundy flower arrangements on head table. Would ceramic vases in my wedding colour look tacky?
Or should I stick to glass? It is at a hall with a huge garden, where the ceremony will take place, and there is an overall garden theme to the wedding. I found the perfect ceramic vases in lavender, but wonder if they will be too casual?
- ANSWER:
  If they're perfect, go for it! Unless they're an unsuitable shape (ie the fish shaped vase I saw at a local market, where you put the flowers in its mouth!), I think a vase is a vase. The colour matches your scheme, it holds water and flowers, I vote ceramic!
QUESTION:
Where can i find information on how to make silk-flower arrangements and bouquets for a wedding?
- ANSWER:
  www.michaels.com has a lot of info on that
QUESTION:
wine color and ivory wedding what flowers to use in the flower arrangements? Its a November wedding.?
- ANSWER:
  Roses come in wine- baby roses are especially nice. White orchids would look good with these in a bouquet. Great colors!!!
QUESTION:
What flowers smell strongly or bad? What should I avoid in flower arrangements?
I am making flower arrangements for my wedding. I want to know which common flowers smell strongly so I can avoid them. For example, daisies tend to have a bad (IMO) smell and gardenias smell good but are strong.

Note: I don't mean exotic flowers like the rotting corpse flower or other things not sold in a flower shop.
- ANSWER:
  Lilies can be a bit cloying if there are multiples in your arrangements. Freesia's have a gentle smell as do tulips. Roses vary, some are overpowering and others are gentle. I suggest you go to a florist and give them all a sniff. It will also depend on the time of year what flowers are available.
QUESTION:
Anyone know where to get inexpensive (but tasteful) flower arrangements in Jhb? Wedding in december....?
- ANSWER:
  Don't know where you live but there was a florist called Ruby Mountain in Thrupps Centre, Oxford Road, Sandton when I lived there and the flowers were fab. Don't know if still there though. Congrats on the wedding.
QUESTION:
How do I calculate costs for DIY wedding flowers?
I'm planning on creating my own flower arrangements for my wedding but I'm running into issues when I try to calculate costs. I have no idea how many flowers I need for the arrangements. Does anyone have any suggestions for ways I can calculate this ahead of time? Or know of a book or website that will give me some instructions? Thanks!
- ANSWER:
  I'm also doing DIY flowers. I've already done up a sample centerpiece. You need to keep in mind the vase you plan on using, the type of flowers you're using, and how many bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, centerpieces you plan on doing. I would go to Fifty-Flowers (online) and speak with a live representative. I'm using carnations and roses in my centerpieces with 15 roses and 15 carnations in each one. I'll also add in some baby's breath to each. I have 16 tables, but if you use Fifty-Flowers, they have very good prices and the flowers come to you fresher than if you got them from a florist.
  
  Good Luck!
QUESTION:
name ideas for wedding stationary business?
i want the name to be fun because i like to have fun with my designs. i will also be doing small wedding flower arrangements (corsages, wedding bouquets, boutenieres, center pieces). i like lots of color and i like mysterious names. i thought maybe something french but i've come up short on ideas. any tips?
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QUESTION:
does anybody know how to put together a nice flower arrangement for a wedding?
We ordered flowers from a wholesaler because it way so much cheaper. I don't have any experience with this so please help me!
- ANSWER:
  Dont know if you are doing bouquets or table arrangements. If they are bouquets get bouquet holders from Michaels or Walmart..put greenery around the back first, then main flowers..roses or carns, then fill in with babies breath. For table arrangements put oasis (water holding foam type )in container, again put greens in first, then major flowers in a wagon wheel type pattern, then fill in with babies breath or greens or something small
QUESTION:
inexpensive flowers available most anywhere for a Country themed Wedding in May?
looking to make my own wedding bouquets and reception center pieces. Colors are Green and Purple, but i dont mind mixing it up a little in the flower arrangements. Wedding is in Paragould Arkansas.
- ANSWER:
  I chose gerber daisies. They are bright and beautiful, and the best thing is you can use all the different colors in your bouquet. If you are making your own bouquets and are on a tight budget check walmart, michael's, dollar tree, jo-anne's, or even ebay. Believe it or not the dollar tree had a great selection on silk flowers.
QUESTION:
I having trouble finding a good deep purple flower arrangement for my wedding, help?
I would really like deep purple as the main color with accents of all shades of purple. Also, I would like some white/ cream in there as well.

So far, I've just looked online so I know what I want for when i do go to a florist. but I cannot find a nice arrangment. help?
- ANSWER:
  here are some:
  
  http://www.myweddingflowerideas.co.uk/wedding-bouquet-purple.html
  
  http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/images?_adv_prop=image&va=purple+roses&sz=all
  http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/images?_adv_prop=image&va=dark+purple+roses&sz=all
  http://photobucket.com/images/purple+roses/
  
  http://www.flowers.vg/flowers/flowers-purple.htm
QUESTION:
How long should I wait to order flowers for my wedding?
floral arrangements, wedding flowers, wedding flower arrangements
- ANSWER:
  It is best to talk to the florist as early at six months before hand, and as late as three months before hand. If you wait til only a little time before the wedding, it is harder for your florist to get them in on time, or even to locate where to get them if they are seasonal flowers. If you want to do silk flowers, which I highly suggest if you're going to have children at your wedding! IF you do this, you still need about the same time frame, although if you're going to make the bouquets yourself of the flowers, you can go to dollar stores and flower shops and slowly get the flowers you want and then spend an afternoon putting them together. This way is MUCH cheaper if you're looking to save money too. I made my bouquet, two bridesmaid bouquets, flower girl's bouquet and the toss bouquet for 15 dollars in total, and they were full bouquets. Either way, if you're three months before the wedding and you haven't talked to a florist for real flowers or gone looking around at silk ones, you need to now. Best of wishes to you!
QUESTION:
What kind of flowers are nice for wedding arrangements?
my colors are going to be purple/lavender and ivory.
- ANSWER:
  Any cream color flower, interspesed with lilac, use baby's breath or stephanotis as filler.
  
  Cream roses would be nice but since they are expensive, perhaps letss of them and more lavendar and filler
  or
  Cream or purple daisies as main flower
  or
  white lilies (the smaller type) as main flower
  
  Daisies and lillies are a lot less expensive and will look beautiful.
  Good luck
QUESTION:
Does anyone know where is the best place to buy silk flowers to make wedding arrangements?
And how to go about making them
- ANSWER:
  I'm using silks and I bought them from www.afloral.com. Pretty inexpensive and I think they're having a Spring sale right now.
  
  As for the arrangements, what type are you looking for? Bouquets? Centerpieces?
QUESTION:
What do you think about the stargazer lilly wedding flowers?
I am planning a wedding in July and at first thought about doing the turquoise and brown wedding, but now I am leaning more toward turquoise, black, and silver.....I'm wondering, however, if the pink stargazer lilly flowers would look okay to incorporate in with flower arrangements??? Any ideas????
- ANSWER:
  Stargazers are lovely, but they tend to have a ... strong scent.
  
  Also, if you plan on having them in your bouquets, make sure you tell your florist to remove the pollen. The pollen is orange and it stains. Easily.
  
  If you really want bright pink flowers (which I think would be beautiful; my girls wore turquoise dresses and carried bright pink bouquets), you might want to consider:
  roses: http://images.google.com/images?q=bright%20pink%20roses&rls=com.microsoft:*:IE-SearchBox&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=ie7&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi
  gerber daisies: http://images.google.com/images?um=1&hl=en&rls=com.microsoft:*:IE-SearchBox&tbs=&ei=fAGKS7z6KsPJlAf-uMHPAQ&sa=X&oi=spell&resnum=0&ct=result&cd=1&q=pink+gerbera+daisies&spell=1&start=0
  aster: http://www.whitfillnursery.com/images/PowerPics/Nature/Pink%20Aster.jpg
  zinnia: http://gloriapoole.com/photography/closeup-pink-zinnia-photo-by-gloriapoole@80206-20090702_102323_0156.jpg
  alstromeria: http://static-p4.fotolia.com/jpg/00/10/15/37/400_F_10153790_lOnmbZjQ0DX8vqm7sdZyxXHFpVpaEPrp.jpg
  hydrangea: http://www.johnstonplants.com/fl.shrub/hydrangea%20forever-pink%5B1%5D.jpg
QUESTION:
I'd like to create flower arrangements for my sisters bridal shower, any advice?
Anyone have "how to" instructions so I can create a flower arrangement of tight bunched roses, in a modern square vase, with ribbon matching the wedding party colors around the vase? How many dozens of roses would I need, and do you have advice on materials needed? I am planning on making them myself with a few others.
- ANSWER:
  Here is a great link
  http://www.daisy-days.com/flower-bouquet-reception-vase.html
  
  It is simple, elegant and wont cost a lot. And I would say, depending on the size of the vase and if the roses are fully open then 6-8 roses each.
QUESTION:
Using carnations,roses,snapdragons,gladiolus, for my wedding flowers need help.?
Alright i am making my own wedding flower arrangements...for my centerpieces i am using the roses snapdragons gladiolus and carnations. I have 2 snapdragons for each 2 gladiolus for each and alot of carnations and roses...i need some pictures that use these flowers for centerpieces...any ideas???
- ANSWER:
  Hi
  
  Who gets a boutonniere/corsages at a wedding?
  
  We weren't planning on giving any at all.but now i'm wondering if we should.Background- we are not having a wedding party. No bridesmaids, groomsmens, maid of honor..none of that. The only people to walk down the isle is the flowergirl and the bride. Casual wedding ceremony at a rose garden and then we're taking everyone to lunch at a nice restaurant. Trying to keep this day as simple as possible..our budget for the entire day is $1500. The only flowers I planned on buying was my bouquet and the grooms boutonniere, that's it. The Garden is full with roses and...
  
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  In this site you can see ideas, pictures, tutorials and videos about wedding flowers.
QUESTION:
garden theme wedding with combination of red and green?
i'm getting married soon and would to have a garden theme wedding. i prefer a combination of red and green with golden details..but i've i have problem choosing the right combination of red and green. can anybody help..and any addtional suggestions for table setting, wedding dress, flower arrangements etc are much appreciated. Thanks
the websites were really helpful..any ideas for red n green wedding dress? thanks
- ANSWER:
  You say soon, are you going for a christmas garden theme? Because I saw some really nice Christmassy center pieces.
  
  And these colors look good for bridesmaids.
  http://davidsbridal.com/bridesmaids_return_by_color.jsp?cfid=50
  http://davidsbridal.com/bridesmaids_return_by_color.jsp?cfid=52
  
  And what about Green and red candles in a few different sizes on the tables.
  
  I really like this: http://bouquetgarden.com/centerpieces.htm The tulip one, it has the green and the red with a touch of white.
  
  Here's some different favors. http://www.blissweddingfavors.com/shop/catalog/Garden_Wedding_Favors.html
  But I really like those "magic beans" things, and on some you can put your own messages. http://www.blissweddingfavors.com/shop/catalog/Love_Grows_On_Plantable_Magic_Bean_in_Handpainted_MiniPot.html
QUESTION:
Wedding flower questions?
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I've found these pictures somehow along my internet exploring to find the perfect wedding details... they're really cute! these little balls of flower arrangements that hang off the end of the chairs, what are they called? (In order for me to search for them) and where do you usually buy them/find them? Anywhere that does floral arrangements? Any idea how expensive they are?

Secondly:
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the little pink flowers in the brides and bridesmaid bouquets, what are they called? I have no idea when it comes to flowers so its going to be hard to describe what I want if I dont know what it is lol. Thanks a bunch.
- ANSWER:
  The ball is called a pomander bouquet or a kissing ball and the pink flowers are pink plumerias (pink frangipani).
QUESTION:
Big wedding flower situation! Need help!?
So I get home from work last night and me and my FH get to talking about our upcoming wedding. I mention the flowers and he asks if we'll be having roses. I say yes, and he reminds me that FMIL is allergic to roses. This is nothing I haven't heard before so I tell him to tell her to take some allergy medicine before the wedding. FH takes this time to inform me, after my parents have put a 0 non-refundable deposit on a florist and 5 weeks before our wedding, that FMIL is SEVERELY allergic to roses. As in, she'd have to be sent to the hospital if she came within 5 feet of one rose (his words, not mine).
I called my mother today to tell her of this development and we decide we'll have to figure out what flower arrangements can be real and which ones can be fake as we don't want that 0 o go to waste.
Later on, I messaged FSIL (FH's SIL) on Facebook to ask if she and FBIL had real or fake flowers at their wedding. She informs me that they had all real white roses and FMIL even had 2 roses for her corsage. I inform FH of this new info. He calls FMIL and she says she just needs her corsage to be fake if it's a rose and the rest of the flowers can be real.

OK, so what do I do?!? FH tells me FMIL is severely allergic at first, and now all of a sudden she can handle it?? What happens when my bouquet is real and she gets a big whiff? What happens when she's dancing with FH and gets too close to his boutoinere? What about roses in the centerpieces during the reception? What am I supposed to do now?!?
I should add that FMIL's main allergy is to roses. Some other fresh cut flowers have the same effect, according to FH. We just don't know which ones.
- ANSWER:
  I think if your FMIL is telling you that she'll be fine, trust her. Hubby obviously didn't understand his mother's allergy. He's worried about her and rightly so. You should make sure, however, that he doesn't have a real aversion to roses.
  
  Also, check if one type of rose is worse than another. Many roses these days don't have the fragrance that they used to have, and some may be easier for her to handle than others.
  
  While you're thinking of flowers and allergies, however, you might check the perfume you were planning to wear. If it has essence of roses in it, or something else she's allergic to, she could have a problem. You might want to fore-go perfume for that day, just in case. Good plan to ask FSIL.
  
  As for fake flowers, if you don't need them, it's nice to have real ones. Would FMIL perhaps prefer a carnation? Talk to her and to the florist and see what's appropriate. On the one hand, you want her to have the honour along with the flowers (without the illness), but on the other hand, you don't want to seem like you cheaped out on her corsage.
  
  May you have a happy wedding day and wonderful life together with FH.
QUESTION:
Is it worth it to buy the Knot's Wedding Flower book, or does the website pretty much say it all?
I flipped through the book at Barnes & Noble, but it was about more expensive than I wanted to spent. I found it on amazon.com for the price I was willing to pay, but now I am wondering if it is even worth it since the knot's website has a flower section that is the exact same as the flower description section.

I liked the book because it was simple and I am just trying to get some inspiration and it had some examples that I really liked for my wedding. I'm not trying to make my own flower arrangements, just trying to get a better understanding of some flowers that would fit my autumn themed wedding (colorwise) that are fun.

So is it worth the , or should I just stick with the website even though I would have to print anything I like and would want to show a florist? It's free shipping since I already had some books in my cart that I am buying from amazon.

I value the opinions of people who actually have or have seen this book. I also welcome suggestions on other books
- ANSWER:
  If you could find a gently used one (or new) via Amazon, it's not a bad book to have. Sometimes you just like to flip pages through a book as opposed to nagivating through a website. Besides, you could always resell the book back on Amazon for cash or Amazon credit. You can also post on your local craigslist book section to see if someone has a copy to sell for an inexpensive price. Another option is to check the public library-you never know what might be there!
  
  Best of luck to you!
QUESTION:
I want to start a business about wedding thing.. Can you suggest a name on it? Thanks..?
I would set up a complete wedding like flower arrangement, give aways, photo and videos and etc. I am also planning to have my own shop.. a bunch of thanks!
- ANSWER:
  "I Do...It all for you"
QUESTION:
what are some cute flower arrangement for a redneck wedding!?
me and my fiance have been looking at flowers for our redneck wedding which is coming up in may!? we havent found any yet though!? We were hoping someone on here would have any ideas!? (please not rude answers)
- ANSWER:
  -Tin buckets with daisies.
  -Mason jars and wild flowers
  -Sunflowers
  
  Good luck and congratulations!!!
  
  PS/ Asking for people around here not to be rude is like an invitation to the unwashed barbarians around here to insult others. Pay no mind to the haters. Your wedding will be lovely.
QUESTION:
Flower arrangement ideas for a pink/white themed wedding
I will be making my own arrangements and desprately need some ideas. Its a pink/ white wedding theme. The table cloths are white w/ pink runners and black chairs w/pink sashes. I have pink and white paper lanterns and a pink cherry blossom cake--kinda going for an SLIGHT asian theme. I want to also add sme color so I dont overdo it with the pink and white but I have NO IDEA what colors would look nice and compliment the scenary.

The vases my FIL bought are just simple textured clear vases. Fat at the bottle and skinny at the top.

Here's the closest pic I could find. Yea, boring.

http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:-ovmYQZOFX8O2M:http://www.alfonsosbreakawayglass.com/products/Glass/362.jpg
- ANSWER:
  Pink chrysanthemums. They have a center with a little black in them and are very asian.
QUESTION:
Does anyone know where I can buy flowers in bulk for my wedding?
I am looking to make my own flower arrangements for my wedding and was wondering if anyone knows where I can buy wholesale bulk flowers in ontario canada?
- ANSWER:
  Go to Amazon, you can get anything what you want:
  http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2F&tag=topfivproinf-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325
QUESTION:
How do you seal the stems of a flower arrangement so it will not leak on my wedding dress?
My wedding dress is ivory and I am going to be carrying a big bouquet of calla lillies and we dont want the stems to leak on my dress. Does anybody have the answer? THANKS
- ANSWER:
  They don't leak. What you might want to do though for during the reception is to have a large glass vase full of water on the bridal table. You can stick your flowers in there during the reception. That way they stay fresh and decorate the table. Some brides like to save their bouquet or give it to a family member who perhaps couldn't attend. They'll use an inexpensive artificial bouquet for the toss.
QUESTION:
How far from the wedding should i pick the flowers for the arrangements?
I'm making the centerpieces myself from flowers in my mom's garden and wild queen ann's lace that grows around my house in the summer. How long do i have before they start to wilt?
- ANSWER:
  I would say don't cut them until the day of the wedding if you can. Make sure to block out a few hours on your wedding day to cut the flowers and do the arrangements. If you won't have time, then you'll have to do it the day before but even if you put them in water in the fridge I don't know how wildflowers will hold up.
QUESTION:
I need flower arrangement ideas for my wedding.?
It is a burgundy and ovry wedding. I was thinking of burgundy cym's and ivory roses but I can't seem to find burgundy cym's that aren't pink.
- ANSWER:
  Here are some wedding flower articles that may be helpful to you.
  
  http://factoidz.com/guide-to-wedding-bouquets-history-symbolism-how-to-select-and-carry/
  
  http://factoidz.com/how-to-choose-a-beautiful-wedding-bouquet-for-the-bride/
  
  9 Wedding Party Sites
  
  The Wedding Party Online
  wedding gowns, bridesmaids dresses, photos and raves, ordering and policies, faq's, wedding links, contact us.
  
  Wedding party, bridal party, bridesmaids, ushers, groomsmen .
  Information for the wedding party. Includes suggested gifts, line-up for the receiving line, etc.
  
  Attendants: A Glossary of Who's Who in the Wedding Party .
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  If you check out this page you will also find a lot of interesting wedding related articles that may be of interest to you while planning your wedding.
  
  http://factoidz.com/profile/Sara_Valor
QUESTION:
Do u know of any websites that have pics of flower arrangements in the circular glass bowls for the tables?
SPECIFICALLY any with pink flowers and long tables? I just need any tips or pics so if u know of any cute wedding centerpieces that would help greatly!!! Thanks!!!!:)
- ANSWER:
  try flower arrangement sites
QUESTION:
I'm planning my wedding reception does this seem pricey?
I got a price from a catering company, the hall is included in the price so are taxes and grutuities (wrong spelling), as far as I know so is the DJ. For a buffett, with a 6 hour open bar, a table of fresh fruits and vegetables including dip and punch, wine and a sweets table with tea and coffee is a person, so they told me it would be 00.00 for a hundred guests.
THE BUFFET MENU IS:
Buffet #4 (Hot & Cold) (min. 50 people)

Linen, China & Silverware
Assorted Bread, Rolls and Butter
Garden Salad with Dressing
Caesar Salad
Macaroni Salad
Potato Salad
Coleslaw
Beans Salad
Steamed Mussels
Cold Meat Platters
(Black Forest Ham, Smoked Meat, Turkey & Salami)
Assorted Pastries
Hot Items
Roast Sirloin of Beef
Tortellini Alfredo
Roast Potatoes
Seasonal Vegetables
Tea and Coffee

The cake and decorations could have been included but my Grandmother makes wedding cakes, and flower arrangements, and I know alot of ppl who want to help decorate. What do you think???
- ANSWER:
  sounds good to me for just about everything
  if it really includes open bar it is a GREAT deal!
QUESTION:
Is there a web page where I can actually see the flower arrangements?
Almost all the wedding pages have a section called "flowers" but usually they just talk about it and do not show any flowers at all. That makes me mad, i want to choose flowers for my bouquet and center pieces not to grow them or get to know them. Any tips for me? Thank you.
- ANSWER:
  Try www.theknot.com they show lots of pictures of bridal bouquets. Congrats and Good Luck!
QUESTION:
Which flower arrangements do you like best?
http://jlp5.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/wedding-flowers-9.jpg

http://wedding-pictures.onewed.com/edgy/files/imagecache/576w/images/1042920/white-wedding-flowers-and-centerpieces.jpg

(I like all 3 on the 2nd link!)

http://www.bridalbuds.com/wp-content/uploads/branch-pink-wedding-flowers-floral-centerpiece.jpg

thanks
Oh & these

http://wedding-pictures.onewed.com/edgy/files/imagecache/576w/images/1042920/vibrant-hot-pink-fuschia-red-wedding-flowers-bridal-bouquet-bridesmaids-mix-and-match.jpg
- ANSWER:
  the second link. the tree branch and the hydrangeas (pictures 1 and 3) go very well together. the second picture in that group does not match them very well, but if you want to add a third grouping to the look, you could use white tulips or cream roses in individual square or round vases and you can pack them but not the fresia...it just doesn't match.
  
  i love the look of the hydrangeas and the tree branches alternating on the tables though.
QUESTION:
what are some amazing wedding websites?
some wedding websites where i can see different wedding dresses, flower arrangements, wedding cakes, etc.
- ANSWER:
  Hi!
  I don't know any good web-sites for the things you have listed.
  But I do know a very good wedding professional photographer.
  
  http://www.yourcelebrityday.com/
  
  Good Luck!
QUESTION:
What education do I need to start a flower shop?
I don't have any professional experience in floral design but I did do all of my flower arrangements and bouquets for my wedding. I would like to start my own flower shop and would like to know of any classes or degrees that I would need to take. I don't have a degree in anything right now.
- ANSWER:
  1)A high school degree or GED is often the only education requirement for floral designers. However, formal training is an asset.
  
  2)Vocational and technical schools offer programs in floral design, usually lasting less than a year.
  
  3)Most floral designers learn their skills on the job.
QUESTION:
Any ideas for a Movie Themed flower arrangement?
I was put in charge of creating 4 movie themed flower arrangements (that can be carried) for a movie themed wedding. I've made arrangements before with silk flowers, but not themed for the movies. Any ideas?

I have little plastic Popcorn Holders, but I didn't know if/how to use it since it would be hard to hold.
- ANSWER:
  http://www.favorideas.com/wedding-themes/unique-themes/hollywood-movie-theme-weddings/
  There are some ideas you might work with here to come up with your own design, or pass some of these ideas on to the bride and groom.
  I can't find anything too much about the flowers..either very simple like calla lilies, or roses..not mixed. I did read of one idea for a centrepiece that could be used in the wedding party flowers...you can use or instill long white ostrich feathers into the bouquet(s).
QUESTION:
What would be good filler flowers for wedding centerpieces?
I am using Stargazer Lillies and Gladiolous, and Roses. What would be good filler flowers for the Altar arrangements & table arrangements? The wedding colors ar Azelea & white. Wedding is next week!!! Please Help!
- ANSWER:
  The obvious choice for filler with these flowers would be baby's breath, at least for the table arrangements. For the altar arrangements, baby's breath can get lost unless you use quite a bit, and it's kinda pricey compared to some fillers. You might try monte casino asters (http://dubaiflowers.net/english/aste246a.jpg)
  for your altar arrangements, or depending on their scale, you might even go as big as spray mums (http://bonnieblueperennials.com/images/MUM_Snowtime.jpg) for filler. It's important to keep the scale of the design in mind when choosing your filler. Baby's breath might be fine for a design viewed up close, but harldy noticeable in a big spray viewed from 50 feet away. Good luck, the other flower choices sound lovely!
QUESTION:
Any ideas for a Movie Themed Flower arrangement ?
I was put in charge of creating 4 movie themed flower arrangements (that can be carried) for a movie themed wedding. I've made arrangements before with silk flowers, but not themed for the movies. Any ideas?

I have little plastic Popcorn Holders, but I didn't know if/how to use it since it would be hard to hold.
- ANSWER:
  I've seen film strip ribbon.
  You could use the cups from the ICEEs, it has that domed top with a hole and would be easier to hold?
  If you do use the popcorn holders, you could use small flowers that are off white with a hint of yellow, like it's buttered popcorn?
  Good Luck!
QUESTION:
For wedding ceremony, is it okay if I just ditch the flowers for the church?
I saw a wedding where there wasn't any flower arrangements at the church aisle, just a red carpet, and the church was beautiful itself. It was plain and simple yet elegant. I'm thinking that for my wedding since the church itself is pretty and also I am in a tight budget.
- ANSWER:
  Yes that is nice. I have seen that to. In fact we are not doing flower arrangements the flowers are going to be the bridesmaids and maid of honors bouquets and we are having the unity candles, and memorial candle and that is it. We are not having our wedding in a church though it is going to be at a hotel. Good luck and congrats! And everything will be fine with and or without flowers. One plus to it is you don't have to worry about cleaning up.
QUESTION:
Anyone know of a good and cheap florist for wedding bouquet, corsages, boutonnieres, etc. in Brooklyn, NY?
I need a florist that has good quality flower arrangements for my wedding needs in the brooklyn, NY area. Anyone know of one that they have dealt with before? Please include price ranges. Thanks =)
- ANSWER:
  Midtown Florist at 565 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
  718-237-1500 did a great job for my sister. Boutonnieres were less than each and that was really good quality. I know the florist biz as I run a site called http://www.florist4sale.com
QUESTION:
Flower opinions needed!! In my wedding, I want to use red Gerber daisies in my bridesmaids arrangements?
But.... I need some ideas for the boutonnieres for the guys. If they use gerbers daisies - I think they will look like clowns. You know, the ones that squirt water. I am not a fan of roses - but am open to any other flower. Thanks for your opinion!
- ANSWER:
  red is limited in flowers for the bouts
  
  carns, minicarns,glad florettes
  
  ask your florist for suggestions, look at the wedding books