Wedding Wednesday: Wedding Flower Secrets

What's the secret to nothing-less-than-perfect flowers on your wedding day?

TRUST YOUR FLORIST! 

They know the secrets.

(But, we're helping you out with some of them.)

Your Bouquet Should Fit YOU

Besides your bridal glow, this is your most important accessory.  It needs to fit your personality and also your physical size.  If you are tiny, don't have a bouquet that is too large for your frame. 

Photo courtesy of Way to Enliven 

Know the Seasons

Don't make any decisions on flowers or colors before you know what is available. 

Using in-season blooms will give you the most vibrant florals.  

Teleflora is a great reference.

Find Substitutes

There's always a way to achieve the look you want.
Instead of paying a fortune for flowers that are not in season, trust your florist to use look-alike substitutes.

Garden Rose (on the left) versus Peonies (on the right).  They're an awful close representation!

Photos courtesy of Country Garden and The Wedding Bee

Your florist can also help incorporate less expensive flowers or tasteful fillers to give a luxe look at a not-super luxe cost.

Keep your Guests in Mind  

Be sure to not overcrowd your dinner tables with over the top centerpieces.
You don't want your table to look empty, but your guests need room to eat.
Keep your arrangements to appropriate heights - be sure not to block the view of your guests.

Photo courtesy of the ever talented Red Gallery