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Wedding Flowers
Weddingsone of the most interesting
and challenging segments of the florist business
tradition plays a major role
Weddingsmodern weddings are
reflecting more individualitycouples are generally older
and have a specific idea of what they want
Bridal Consultationsfirst interview is usually the
most importantat least three months prior to
the wedding
Bridal Consultationsnormally handled by the head
designer or the owner/manager of the shop
an area is usually set aside for these meetings where interruptions will be minimal
Bridal Consultationsmay include looking at
ribbon samplesphoto albums of sample
wedding work
Bridal Consultationsflorist must learn as much
about the wedding plans as possible
Bridal Consultationsflorist needs to determine:set a budget within which to
work
Other stuff….Type of gowntype of wedding being
plannedhow large is the wedding
party
Other stuff….Formal or informalwhere will the service take
placetime of day or eveningreligious ceremony
Other stuff….Where is the receptionhow large will the reception
bewho is paying for the
flowers
Bridal Consultationestablish the size and budget for
the weddingwith this info the florist will be
better able to make suggestions relative to flower choices and other decorations
Wedding order formused for planning floral
decorationslists the majority of items
needed for the wedding
Wedding order formhas space for notes on the
style and types of flowers used
serves as a contract between the florist and the bride
Wedding order formthe form is signed by the
bride and the floristthis helps prevent problems
in the future
Wedding order forma copy is given to the bride
to serve as her referenceitemized list of floral
expenses
Wedding order formform may categorize
expenses under two columnsone for the bride and one for
the groom
Bouquetsbridal and attendantstyle is preference of brideseveral factors considered in
selecting style of bouquets
Bouquetsflowers should compliment
the gowntraditional gowns -
traditional flowers such as roses and stephanotis
Bouquetssize of the bride and attendantspetite women should carry a
small airy cascadenot a large, heavy cascading
bouquet
Bouquetslarger women can carry
larger, heavier bouquetsmost frequent styles
ordered:arm bouquet
Bouquetscolonial nosegaycascading bouquetvariations of each are made
by altering the flowers used, size, density of bouquet
Arm bouquetspresentation bouquetcarried across the forearmdesigned with natural stems
remaining on the flowerskept fresh in a vase until wedding
time
Arm bouquetsorchid tubes or water picks may
also be usedremove tubes just before the
weddingflowers are bound together with
wire
Colonial Nosegayhandheld bouquets constructed in a circular
shape with an attached handleusually a plastic bouquet
holder is used with
Colonial Nosegaysoaked oasis or floral foam is
placed in the bouquet holdera piece of PVC pipe is used to
hold the bouquet holder while designing
Cascade bouquetsheld at the waistcreated by extending the
colonial bouquet into a flowing garland.
Cascade bouquetscascade may be any length
from one foot to floor lengthcascade is extremely popular
with brides
Cascade bouquetshand tied - each flower
wired and taped separatelydesigned in same foam
holders as colonial nosegays
Cascade bouquetswire and tape the long
cascade and add to a foam bouquet holder
Corsages and Boutsnormally worn by ushers,
best man, groomsmenparents, grandparentsservers at the receptionother close family members
Corsages and boutsorganist, minister, soloistminister - if they do not wear
a roberoses and orchids are favorite
for mothers and g’mas
Corsages and boutsany flower can be chosenusually flowers used in
bridal or bridesmaids bouquets
Ceremonial Decorations
check to see if the church has a policy on the use of flowers and decorations
Ceremonial Decorations
a few large, bold arrangements are more effective than several small ones
Entry and Vestibuleguest book tablecut flower arrangementsgarlands framing doorways
Aisles and Pewsbows made of number 9 or
40 ribbonwhite is the most commonoften accented with flowers
and foliage
Aisles and Pewsmay be used on every pewevery second or third pew
Candelabramay have flowers and
foliage added may be used in altar area or
in aisles
Altarfocus attention on the center of the
altarshould be large enough to be seen by
wedding guestslarge, bright flowers are most
effective
Altarsingle arrangement in center
of altartriangular or fan shaped
Reception Decorations
many times arrangements used at the wedding are moved to the reception site
Receptionserving tablescake tablepunch tablefloating pool arrangement
Rehearsal dinnerdepends on the style of
dinnerarrangements are kept low
so guests can see
Deliveryflorist usually stays at the
wedding site until the ceremony has begun.
pins on corsages and hands out bouquets