Dear Bride to Be,

I am Kelly, with Kelly’s Flowers. I appreciate the time you have taken to look through these Web pages. You are definitely making a great start for planning your wedding flowers, because as you probably are finding out, giving us florists’ notice of your upcoming wedding is imperative - particularly during the summer months.

I believe it is important for you, the bride-to-be, or the potential bride, to get to know as much about their chosen florist, before we talk details. I studied under Dr. Hessian’s style of Floral Design. After receiving my certificate for Floral design in 1998, I attended college at the University of Central Florida. Soon after I graduated in 2002, I opened my own family-owned wedding flower shop. For your convenience, I have posted a sample of my Wedding Portfolio on this website, so you may get a sense of my design style. In this portfolio, you will find examples of elegant clutch bouquets filled with berries and poppy pods, as well as formal, cascading bouquets with fresh green ivy and mini calla lilies. You will also find, the very in-style bridesmaid bracelet!

In this Help Section I created for you, I will do my best to answer Frequently asked Questions, tell you what flowers are in season, and I will help you discover some trendy ideas to use for your wedding flowers. You will also find my Wedding Policy, as well as a questionnaire that you can email, or print and mail to my shop. This questionnaire will help me prepare for your flower consultation.

I look forward to meeting you in planning your special day!

Floral decor that will ENHANCE your wedding and EXCEED your expectations.
407.699.0522

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Flowers have been used to represent emotions since the beginning of time. In early Rome, Brides carried herbs under their veils to ensure fertility and fidelity and ward off evil spirits. In ancient Greece, Ivy was uses as a sign of everlasting love.

Bridesmaid's bouquets were originally made up of strong smelling herbs such as rosemary and garlic instead of flowers.

Different customs have modified the use of flowers in weddings over the years. In Louisiana, Jazz musicians lead a procession to the reception from the church followed by the bridesmaids twirling umbrellas decorated with flowers. In England, the wedding party and the village bride walked to the church together. A young girl lead the procession scattering blossoms along the road so the Brides path through life would always be happy and filled with flowers.

With America being a virtual melting pot of cultures and ethnicities, all of the above traditions can easily be incorporated into today's romantic fairy tale weddings.

Cascading Bouquets

Originally referred to as Shower Bouquets, these replace posies as the Bouquet of choice around 1910. By 1920 this style became exaggerated, with larger and larger bouquets almost concealing the bride! After reaching their peak in the 20's and 30's, shower bouquets all but disappeared by WWII. So, what used to be referred to as the shower bouquet shrunk in size and became the teardrop, trail and cascade styles. The cascade features a waterfall shaped dimensions, the width across the top not much more than the width below. Giving the bouquet a more natural flowing look that the stiff point of the teardrop and a neater look than the trail. Their long line can often be more flattering than the round shape of the posy and complement elaborate and vintage gowns beautifully.

Questions to ask the florist

• What is your design philosophy? Do you prefer modern arrangements or more traditional ones?
• Can I see examples of past work by the same person who will arrange my wedding flowers?
• How many other weddings and events will you do the same weekend as my event? (this gives you an idea of how much time and attention they'll spend on your wedding flowers)
• What flowers will be in season and less expensive for my wedding? How can I maximize my budget?
• What ideas do you have for my wedding? What are the most successful ideas you've had for past weddings?
• Is it possible to see a sample of my centerpiece and/or bouquet?
• Will you deliver and/or set up my flowers? How long do you generally spend at a site setting up? Is there an extra delivery or set up charge?
• Is it possible to reuse the ceremony flowers as reception decorations? Will you transport them, or will we need to? Is there a transport fee?
• Are there any other additional or hidden costs I should know about?
• Do you have rental supplies (such as vases, urns, candelabras and potted plants) or do I need to use a separate rental company?
• If I need to add, subtract, or change arrangements or bridal bouquets, how long to I have to do so?
• Will you write up an itemized quote of what we've discussed?
• How soon do I need to put down a deposit to reserve your services? What is the minimum deposit?

Also, if you are having an outdoor wedding, you'll want to ask what flowers will best stand up under the weather conditions. A bride who is sensitive to scents, or allergic to flowers may want to talk to the florist about scented or allergenic flowers so she won't be sneezing down the aisle.

With so many important decisions to make regarding your wedding, the opportunity to relax and enjoy the preparations might be an unexpected luxury. Here at Atlanta Wedding Flowers, we have taken away some of the hassle by offering a selection of floral creations ideal for your nuptial event. In addition to our selection of elegant floral classics, we also offer special groupings coordinated to fill all of your floral needs while keeping in mind your wedding budget. For those who prefer the unique, Atlanta Wedding Flowers will custom design arrangements that help you express your individuality.

Special bridal heirlooms can be created using the finest silk flowers. Imagine your daughter's joy, carrying the same bouquet that you carried. This is a wonderful way to start a new family tradition. Whether fresh or silk, Atlanta Wedding Flowers offers both the quality and service that bring families back for all of their special events.

The floral designers of Atlanta Wedding Flowers are experienced at helping you choose appropriate designs and will gladly guide you through the selection process and help you explore all of your options.

Please contact us today at: 678-924-1700.

What you'll need to know before you can book a florist for your wedding flowers

• You'll need to have booked your ceremony site, and know how many arrangements you'll need to decorate it.
• You'll need to have booked your reception site, and know the prominent colors of the venue (so the flowers don't clash)
• If you are doing floral centerpieces, you'll need to know approximately how many wedding guests you are having, and thus how many centerpieces you'll need. (Most round catering tables seat 8, 10 or 12 guests; rectangular tables generally seat 8 people)
• How many bridesmaids you are having, and the color of their dresses
• The number of corsages (for mothers, grandmothers, and sometimes readers or other special guests) and boutonnieres (for the groom, groomsmen, ushers, and sometimes readers or other special guests).
• If you'll need separate arrangements for the rehearsal dinner, post-wedding brunch, entryways, bathrooms, gift or cake tables, or buffet tables