One of the many items on a wedding planning list is fresh flowers. Typically, brides spend seven-to-eight percent of their wedding budget on a variety of specialty floral arrangements.
In addition to the bride’s bouquet, other members of the bride’s entourage may also carry fresh flowers. Flower girls are still popular, and approximately 60% of weddings include them as part of the wedding party. Then there are corsages for family members and other special guests as well as boutonnieres for the groom and his entourage.
When planning a wedding, you’ll want an experienced wedding florist to design bouquets as well as decorative floral arrangements for the wedding and reception areas. You will be able to cross one more task off your planning list when you choose a local florist to deliver your flowers.
There are so many flowers from which to choose, from traditional bouquets to favorite flowers with personally symbolic meanings. Gardenias, according to The Knot are very fragrant and symbolize purity and joy, They can be used for both bouquets and boutonnieres.
Lilacs are another type of wedding flower, and The Knot says they represent “love’s first emotions.” In addition to being very fragrant, given their purple hue, they can provide a vivid contrast to the traditional white or ivory flowers.
While some lilacs may only be available in the spring, your local florist may be able to obtain French lilacs, which are available throughout the year.
If you’re interested in a more traditional type of wedding flower, then you may want to choose Lilies of the Valley. The Knot states that they represent happiness. They can be used in the bride’s bouquet as well as in other arrangements. They are in season during the spring and summer.
Orchids, while expensive, can be used for table decorations during the wedding reception. According to The Knot, they signify love and beauty. Orchids come in a variety of colors and are available throughout the year. While they do tend to be a bit expensive, they provide an elegant ambiance
After you return from your honeymoon, you may want to show your gratitude to everyone that helped you with planning your wedding. You can contact your wedding florist to have flower bouquets or fruit basket arrangements delivered as a way to say, thank you.”
