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Flowers are nature’s gift to the human senses, as love is nature’s gift to human hearts. It is only natural then, for the two gifts to be combined in a sensational celebration of love.

Photo: Unique Photography

The tradition of brides carrying fresh floral bouquets is beautiful. The importance of flowers and their role in creating the perfect wedding should never be underestimated. Fresh flowers are delightful presented in any way but to ensure they last the day, you should harmonise with the seasonal flowers available. To assist in floral planning, decide on the role of flowers at your wedding, obtain cost estimates and then set a realistic budget.

When you have decided on a colour theme for your wedding, make an appointment with your florist to discuss your ideas. While you must have a good idea of what you want, it is best to talk to the florist before you make any final decisions on actual flowers. He/she will be able to advise on what will be right for your timing and style. You must consider the availability and suitability of the flowers for you wedding date together with your dress design. The flower silhouette should echo your silhouette, whether it is slimline or grand; short or long. Whatever you choose, work with your florist and supply fabric samples and photographs to help with the process.

When choosing a florist, ensure you can trust him/her to look after all the details of your wedding flowers to complete your overall look perfectly. Remember, flowers can be expensive so take the cost of a professional florist into account when setting the budget. A professional florist will usually require one or two month’s notice. If, however, your wedding is in a busy period like April or September, it is a good idea to select your flowers even earlier. A vast range of wedding bouquet styles is available, ranging from a formal posy, which is a precise arrangement wired together, to a trailing bouquet, which can fall almost to the ground. Single flowers are equally as popular as are bunches tied with a ribbon.

When selecting a bouquet consider the following:

What is the overall theme for the flowers?
Will it suit my dress style?
Will it be practical and easy to hold?
Will it be easy to handle and pass to my attendant?
How will I carry the bouquet?
Will the flowers selected last in the local weather conditions?

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If children in the bridal party have flowers, remember to select a style that is easy to carry and less likely to be damaged. Also remember the buttonholes, corsages and flowers for the church and reception. Many brides link their bouquet to the groom’s buttonhole and those of her attendants. This can be achieved by choosing smaller flowers or a smaller bouquet. Ideas are endless. Flowers can also be incorporated into beautiful hairstyles.

Also, remember that some flowers may be available year round - but in different colours during different seasons, while others are not available at all in certain seasons. While they can always be imported, remember they may not last in the summer heat and humidity. Consider too that some flowers, if they have to be held for a long period of time with no water, are likely to wilt before the day is out.

Flower type	Availability
Arum Lilies	August - September
Asiatic Lilies	All year
Carnation	All year
Freesias	All year
Gerberas	All year
Hyacinths	Winter & early Spring
Iris	Not December or January
Lisianthus	All year
Orchids	All year
Oriental Lilies	All year
Peony	November - December
Rose	All year
Tulips	Not December or January

Many brides choose to incorporate their birth month flower as part of the bouquet.

Month	Flower
January	Carnation, Snowdrop
February	Violet, Primrose
March	Jonquil, Daffodil
April	Sweet Pea, Daisy
May	Lily, Hawthorne
June	Rose, Honeysuckle
July	Larkspur, Water Lily
August	Popp, Gladiolus
September	Aster, Morning Glory
October	Calendula, Cosmos
November	Chrysanthemum
December	Narcissus, Holly

Roses are still the number one choice especially now that there are so many new varieties and colours. Reds are still strong but becoming increasingly popular are some of the beautiful soft pinks and new hybrids. In addition to these soft coloured roses, the soft feminine look of dainty flowers such as tulips, hyacinths, Singapore orchids, pale gerberas and some of the new lily hybrids are very popular. Once the wedding is over, you may choose to preserve your bouquet. Refer to our Preserving your Day section for more information.

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Flowers are nature’s gift to the human senses, as love is nature’s gift to human hearts. It is only natural then, for the two gifts to be combined in a sensational celebration of love.

Photo: Unique Photography

Photo: urban memories

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