1. Weddings Floral Design ~ Chapter 18

2. 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!

3. 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

4. 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 $$$$

5. 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

6. 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

7. Classic White

8. Yellow Green

9. Fiery Red

10. Emerald Green

11. Fall Oranges

12. Lavender

13. Rich Purples

14. 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

15. White

16. Creamy Whites

17. Black & White

18. Peach

19. Yellow - Orange

20. Pink

21. Red

22. Blues

23. Purple

24. Details…

27. 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

28. Grouping one type of bloom in each vase

29. Classic, Simple

30. Groupings of similar flowers and colors

31. Hanging or Cascading Centerpieces

32. Low Centerpieces

33. Boxed Sets

34. Growing, live centerpieces Candles or Hurricanes

35. Floating Flowers

36. Long Tables

37. Fruit & Nuts

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

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

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

44. Have some fun planning!