How many times has the instant that a wedding turned magical taken you by surprise? Was it the disarmingly accurate rehearsal dinner toast or the brides knowing glance during the exchange of rings? Was it the vow that could only have been written by that particular man about this special woman or the significance of [...]
Focal Flowers: The Bouquet and Boutonniere Between the inventiveness of the floral industry and the abundance of the floral kingdom, there are almost as many styles of bridal bouquet as there are brides to carry them. Generally speaking, the bride’s bouquet determines all other flower choices, so don’t take this consideration lightly. You’ll cherish your [...]
Pretty Maids All in a Row When you hit your wedding-planning stride, you may be tempted to start strewing blooms all over your wedding party–after all, flowers are so romantic. Before you order a single bud, though, there are a few crucial decisions to be made. The source of the look. The bouquet carried by [...]
Exceptional Reception Flowers By the time you reach the reception on your wedding day, youll be a freshly minted newlywed. What better way to celebrate than amid gorgeous flowers? To give your flowers the most power, youll want to take several things into consideration: Your site: This is elementary, my dear couple, since a June [...]
The Nuts and Bolts of Flowers Flowers are so delicious that you might want to fling yourself headlong into the nearest florist’s fridge as soon as you start thinking about your wedding. Before you become completely intoxicated, though, you’ll need to lay some groundwork. Start your flower decision by picking a ceremony and reception site, [...]
More Flowers for Less Money If you’re like most couples planning a wedding, you’re probably torn between your desire for lush, lovely flowers and your need to distribute the budget carefully. Never fear–a few smart strategies can help you get the most out of your blooms without going into the red in the process. Buy [...]
Heads Up for the Bouquet and Garter Believed to have their roots in 14th-century Europe when guests literally chased the newlyweds to their bridal chamber, the garter toss and the bouquet toss are two of the most recognizable reception traditions. Nowadays, custom dictates that the man who nabs the garter and the woman who catches [...]
Flowers by Moi: Do-It-Yourself Tips If youre planning the wedding on a limited budget–or you simply love getting your hands dirty–consider doing the flowers yourself. With fresh flowers plucked from your garden, bought at the local farmers’ market, or ordered direct from a grower, you can create bouquets, centerpieces, and ceremony accents for a fraction [...]
Flower Power Player Compatibility with your florist isn’t on par with compatibility with your mate, but it’s pretty darn close. Be sure to shop around with two or three vendors for the best possible fit, ask a lot of questions, and trust your gut. Oh, and remember your budget. It’s at the root of your [...]
Booking to Save Looking for one of the simplest keys to cutting wedding costs? It’s all in the timing. As elementary as it seems (and as far away as the big date may be), one of the best favors you can do your budget is to book your services early. The principle is simple–the earlier [...]
