Tips on Flower Decoration for Weddings

So you’ve got the dress and the location. Now what about the wedding flower decorations?

Flower decoration for your wedding might be one of the last things that you think about. However, flowers are one of the most important details, and should be given careful consideration. Here are some things to think about regarding flower decoration for weddings before you head to your neighborhood florist:

Your Initial Feeling

When you close your eyes and picture yourself getting married, what type of flowers are you holding? Is it a hand held bouquet or a cascade? You may want to draw a quick sketch of what you are picturing. You want to listen to your inner voice so that a florist who needs to get rid of a certain type of flower will not sway you. Some brides have a favorite flower and already know which type of flower they are going to use. Have you already got some flower in mind for the wedding flower decorations? Fabulous! Now read on.

Do Some Brainstorming

Your next step is to get out a piece of paper and do some brainstorming. What are your favorite flowers? What flowers were at the house you lived in while growing up? Is there a special flower that has significance in your relationship? Write them all down. This is the time to do some free association and list of all the flowers you like. List only the ones that bring with them good connotations.

Think About The Colors And Theme Of The Wedding

As you look at your list, place a star by those flowers that you know would complement the colors and theme of your wedding. If your primary color for the wedding is blue, you may already know that there are only a handful of blue flowers. Don’t cross off anything yet because the others may be good choices for fillers in a bouquet or centerpiece.

Go To The Nursery

Take your list and make a quick trip to the nursery. This is an important step because there are a seemingly endless variety of flowers. Here you can smell all the flowers and see some that you never knew existed. Think about whether you prefer a flower that has a scent or not. Write down the names of the flowers and plants that you are drawn to.

Do Some Research

After you get back from the nursery, you should have a pretty good idea of what types of flowers you would like to use. Do a quick search on the Internet to look into the seasonal availability of the flowers you are selecting. If your favorite is not readily available in the dead of winter for your Christmas wedding, it may be appropriate to move down the list to the next favorite.

Finally, Visit The Florist

Take your list to the florist and see if he or she has pictures that can illustrate what you describe. Sometimes, just looking through the photos will prompt a trigger and you will see a design that will be ‘the one’. You’ll know it when you see it. The florist can also help you tailor your favorite flowers with others that traditionally complement it.

Doing a bit of homework before visiting your florist will greatly help you when you go to choose the flower decoration for your wedding. This will ensure the flowers you choose will be not only memorable, but will mean something special as well.