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Catch that bouquet of flowers! It is always a joy lining up in a
pool of bachelorettes swarming to catch those bouquets thrown by
the bride. Just being one of the audiences can be just as
exciting. Tradition says that anyone who catches the bouquet
would be the next bride.
Flowers play an integral part in any wedding ceremonies. They
have been a symbol of new hope and a good future ahead. The
bride and the groom would surely feel like heaven with flowers
blooming everywhere on their reception. More than a decoration,
wedding flowers have now been a tradition. A wedding will be
quite incomplete without these fragrant gifts of mother earth.
Hiring a wedding coordinator or a florist so that your bouquet
will be professionally done can be considered as an option. But
if you are on a strict budget, and have some creativity hidden
deep inside you, there is no hurt in making them on your own.
They can still look elegant and stunning as long as you know
what color and kind of flowers to use. The tips below will help
you in customizing your wedding flowers.
1. Choosing Flowers
In picking what flowers to choose, keep in mind the theme and
the color premise of the wedding. It should match and blend well
with the entourage and the bride's gown too. Another point to
consider is the availability of the flower type. Depending on
the season, you can order the freshest, the most available and
the cheapest kind of flowers. Flowers like babyís breath,
orchids, gardenia and roses are readily obtainable no matter
what time of the year.
2. Preparing The Materials
The bouquet that the bride carries on the aisle is where the
flowers play a major part. It is very easy to create your own.
First, gather up your materials. You will need about three
dozens of your chosen flower, a sharp scissor, florist tape, and
ribbons.
3. Making A Bouquet
It is advisable to order your flowers on the day of the event
and get the freshest pick possible. Start by choosing three
roses that you would use as the centerpiece of your arrangement.
Puff air into the center of each flower to give it a fuller
look. Put them together, creating a triangle. Stack each flower
unevenly; each one should have a slightly different level of
height. This technique adds dimension to your arrangement. Just
continue adding up two to three flowers at a time until they
form a dome. After which, you can tie them up with a florist
tape at least 8 inches below the flowers.
Be sure to ask some help taping the stem, you might have a
difficulty holding all 36 flowers and tying them together at the
same time. Finally finish out with a suitable ribbon that
matches the color of the flowers and your wedding dress. You can
tie them up in a bow. Be sure to cover all the florist tape with
ribbons. Carefully cut the excess stems with a sharp scissor
approximately an inch below the ribbon. Place the bouquet on a
plastic container or a vase with a quarter inch of water or you
can store them inside a fridge covered by a loose plastic bag.
Finally, spray the flowers with water avoiding the ribbons.
That's it! That's how you can customize your bouquet. Remember
to check your arrangement in a mirror with you holding it so you
would picture how it would look like to someone else's view.
Wedding flowers can still look stunning without sacrificing your
budget. Now you are ready to walk down the aisle with that
pretty and personalized bouquet of flowers in your hand.
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