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!

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Bridesmaid's bouquets were originally made up of strong smelling herbs such as rosemary and garlic instead of flowers.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

Evergreens florist has been established for nearly 12 years and Louise and her staff are highly trained to give expert advice on any aspect of your Lake District wedding.

When planning your wedding flowers, we consider the time of year, style of dress and location. We will design the flowers to enhance the setting whether it be in a hotel or marquee.

We offer a full range of services from buttonholes, bouquets and table arrangements to marquee decoration. Personal discussion between the customer and the florist guarantees a unique final display.

If you would like to discuss ideas and prices please call 017687 74976. Alternatively use our online enquiry form and we will contact you as soon as possible.

Please note that we also provide floral arrangements for many other occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries and sympathy.

Blossom Wedding Flowers, Auckland and North Shore: Expert personal floral styling for weddings, bouquets, roses, wedding flowers, arrangements, tables, buttonholes and venues in Auckland and the North Shore.

Visit the Blossom Wedding Flowers Auckland Website

Modern and avant-garde to classic and stylish, Blossom Wedding Flowers specializes in unique and elegant floral designs and wedding flowers in Auckland and the North Shore.

Based on the North Shore of Auckland, Emily of Blossom Wedding Flowers expertly creates flowers and floral themes for small, medium and large weddings, functions and venues. After working for some of the top players in Auckland's floristry industry, her well-honed skills are now solely focused on crafting stunning and original bouquets and arrangements.

If you are planning an upcoming wedding or event and are looking for flowers with distinction and sophistication then contact Emily of Blossom Wedding Flowers for a consultation. We specialize in weddings of all sizes and personally styled wedding flowers to suit your budget.

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"I'm so glad we changed from our original florist and went with Blossom Wedding Flowers. She has a great eye for detail" - S & N Forester, Auckland

"Emily did the most amazing job with our wedding flowers. They were just as I imagined" - S & P Holmes, Auckland

Visit the Blossom Wedding Flowers Auckland Website

Every bride looks forward to choosing flowers for her wedding day. Let MR. FLOWERS help select the perfect flowers for you and your wedding party.

We have years of experience from formal State Dinners at the White House to private ceremonies on our Hawaiian beaches to make your special day the wedding of your dreams.

For an appointment, please contact Wendy or Charlie by email or give us a call at local phone 808 826-2249 or
toll free 1-888-662-5667.

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I combined purple painted lisanthus, lavender roses and a variety of Florigene purple carnations in both miniature and standard, in this beautiful bouquet.



This bouquet features purple anemones and white sweet peas. (Note that the season for sweet peas is short. You may have to substitute other flowers during your wedding time.)

It is also fun to accent with Lavender Bead Picks as shown.

Photo courtesy John Henry. All rights reserved.

Pink in its various hues has long been a favorite part of wedding themes. Representative of love, subtle and classic, pink wedding flowers are able to stand alone in
style or complement stronger red and burgundy colored flowers. Although pink flowers have always been relatively easy to find, the science of hybridization has increased the selection of pink wedding flowers exponentially. If you have a favorite flower, you can likely find it in shades of pink, allowing you to better tailor your wedding to your individual personality and preferences.

So, what are some great pink flowers to consider for your wedding? Let's go with obvious first - the timeless pink rose. Although this may seem simple enough, roses come in several shades of pink, from mauve to hot pink. Also, if a rose is not the key flower in your arrangements, then pink spray roses (smaller buds on a long stem) can be a beautiful addition. Beyond roses, my absolute favorite wedding flower is the lily. There are several types of lily, and they are still relatively unique as part of a wedding arrangement or bouquet. Oriental lilies are beautiful - much the same as tiger lilies but with white and deep pink accents instead. There are also calla lilies and miniature calla lilies, beautiful tea-cup lilies that exude regality and class. Gerbera daisies and tulips as pink wedding flowers contribute to a fun and light-hearted feeling for your ceremony or reception. And for big, loose blooms, your best choice is the beautiful pink peony.

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A wedding ceremony is a celebration of love where a couple exchange their marital vows and express their undying love for each other. In addition, witnessing the marriage ceremony are wedding guests and the wedding party. The ceremony is often officiated by a member of the clergy.

Associated with the wedding ceremony are many traditions. Some of those traditions include the exchanging of rings, the tossing of the bridal bouquet, the tossing of the bride’s garter, wedding cake, etc.

In addition to the ceremonial traditions are various decorations that typically add to the occasion. Some of those decorations include a unity candle, candles, appropriate wedding attire, etc.

Another popular decoration that adds to the wedding ceremony are wedding flowers. The importance of wedding flowers can be seen as they contribute to the theme of the wedding and the various wedding flowers that are needed.

Thematic Wedding Flowers

Wedding flowers can be an important part of the wedding ceremony based on a number of characteristics associated with flowers. Some of those characteristics include their color, fragrance or different types of flowers available.

For example, if you wish to have a wedding ceremony that takes on a Hawaiian love theme, the wedding flowers that could be chosen may be in the form of a Hawaiian lei. These leis could be worn by the wedding party or given to each guest. Often Hawaiian leis are made from pikake flowers that are intertwined with other flowers such as the ilima, orchids or rosebuds.

An additional feature that flowers bring to a setting is their lovely fragrance. Therefore, wedding flowers can be an important part of the marriage ceremony as they symbolically reflect the fragrance of commitment and love through the release of their essence.

Finally, flowers can be an extension of the color theme that is being captured by the bride and groom. For example if the bride is wearing pink the flowers can match or accent that choice of color that permeates the wedding ceremony.

Wedding Flowers Needed

Traditionally, there are many wedding flowers that are needed in a typical wedding ceremony. Those flowers that are needed include the bride’s bouquet, the boutonnieres for the men in the wedding party, the maid of honor bouquet and the flower petals sprinkled by the flower girl.

Probably the most important wedding flowers are the flowers that comprise the bride’s bouquet. Not only can these flowers be selected for their color in order to match the bridal gown, but the choice of flowers used to comprise the bouquet are equally as important. For example, flowers that can send a message are the forget-me-nots or the standard flower of love which are roses. In addition, a flower that can be used is the myrtle. The myrtle traditionally conveys the message of constant love.