Wedding Flowers
No one could advise you better than a good quality florist and we at Car Hire Weddings would never attempt to pretend that we know more than a professional trained florist. However, going straight into the nearest florist giving them complete freedom could be a costly mistake.
If you have the time you should start looking through floral and wedding magazines, browsing on the internet and visiting several local florists to get ideas of what styles you like, ideally about twelve months before your wedding. This will allow you to get to know the florists in your area so that you will see who will be able to provide you with the service you need. Once you have found someone who you like, then book them early to avoid disappointment .It also a good idea to get recommendations from friends and family and ask the florist if they have any testimonials for you to read. You could even ask if they have a wedding coming up and if you could see the ceremony flowers before the wedding. This gives you an idea of their standard and impression of their work.
No doubt you will have a favourite flower or colour you would like for the bride's bouquet, but did you realise that some flower represent a meaning? For example in Victorian times when a gentleman sent white roses they were intended to express love and beauty and sweet peas were for pleasure. Before designing the wedding bouquets, many brides like to learn exactly what the meaning of their flower choice is. For some, the whole 'meaning of flowers' is a myth, but for others, such as the superstitious or the romantic, it's of significant importance. So before choosing your floral arrangement, research what flowers represent. As well as this, it is also important to consider the colour, season and budget.
The colours you choose will also have to compliment your bridesmaids' dresses. Provide your florist with a swatch of material from your bridesmaids' dresses to get a perfect match.