Weddings Floral Design ~ Chapter 18

What is a wedding for anyway? A celebration of commitment between bride and groom Official ceremony between the couple and honored guests – – usually important friends and family to act as witnesses Most have religious traditions Because people want to throw a memorable party!

What role do flowers have in a wedding? Flowers help set the tone of a wedding – the overall feeling Develop the theme Compliment the setting and style of the wedding Adds a natural beauty element Tradition and Trend

Where do you start when planning a wedding? This is the party of your lifetime – so you have make it perfect! There are many factors to consider: Date (season) Location of Ceremony & Reception Food & Music Traditions (religious, family, relationships) Honeymoon (destination, time of year, length) Your dress Bridal Party & Grooms Party # of guests Gift Registry This all depends on your: BUDGET $$$$

For your wedding project: Focus on flowers Consider all details Decide on a color scheme Decide on a overall theme that fits your style and interests –Casual –Formal –Rustic –Fun –(there a million choices!) Develop a plan for the bridal bouquet and reception table

Deciding on a Color Scheme Choose a color that you LOVE Choose a color that fits your style theme Choose a color that can be shown in all details

Classic White

Yellow Green

Fiery Red

Emerald Green

Fall Oranges

Lavender

Rich Purples

Bridal Bouquets Usually the first piece decided on by the bride Helps focus the theme for all other wedding flowers Seen the most in photographs

White

Creamy Whites

Black & White

Peach

Yellow - Orange

Pink

Red

Blues

Purple

Details…

Centerpieces Chance to really show your theme and style Should coordinate with location and setting Should coordinate with linens, dishes, all details Consider long verses round tables Tall or Hanging or Low centerpieces

Grouping one type of bloom in each vase

Classic, Simple

Groupings of similar flowers and colors

Hanging or Cascading Centerpieces

Low Centerpieces

Boxed Sets

Growing, live centerpieces Candles or Hurricanes

Floating Flowers

Long Tables

Fruit & Nuts

Cakes Use Flowers as Cake Toppers Place Flowers Between Layers Surround the Table with Flowers Floral Accents on Slices Cupcakes with Floral Accents

An overall theme… Reception –Outdoors –Simple Arch –Very Country

Focus on details Rustic fence with namecards Loose floral centerpieces Casual setting

Have some fun planning!