Wild Flowers For A Wild Wedding?

December 7th, 2009 | by admin |

Flowers are a great way to spruce up any wedding or reception. The combinations and choices available are limited only by your budget and personal taste.

A professional florist can locate just about any flower you want, no matter what time of year it is. Keep in mind, that flowers that are currently in season will be the least expensive way to go. If you choose to have flowers shipped halfway around the world, it will quickly raise the cost of the flowers.

Before deciding on a florist for your wedding, it is important to meet with several different ones. Prices can vary dramatically from one florist to the next. You will also want to feel confident in your choice of florists. Choose a florist that will go over the details thoroughly with you, rather than trying to rush through the process.

The type of flowers couples need vary depending on the location and size of the wedding. Sometimes, the place where you have the wedding may have some flowers already. In that case, you may want to simply add a few flowers that you have a particular fondness of.

Chances are, you will want to pick out a floral bouquet for the bride, as well as the bridesmaids. The bride’s bouquet will be larger and more expensive than the bridesmaids. When choosing a bouquet for the bridesmaids, consider one that will complement their dresses.

Many times, florists will suggest that a bride buy two bouquets. The first bouquet will be used to carry down the aisle and will be kept as a memento, while the second one will be the one that is tossed to the unmarried guests. The first bouquet will often time be the more expensive of the two, since it is the one that will be kept as a keepsake.

The groom, groomsmen and father of the bride, traditionally wear a boutonniere, which is pinned onto the lapel of the tuxedo or suit. Of all the boutonnieres purchased, the grooms will be the most expensive. The word boutonniere originated from the French word ’bouton’, which means button. Originally, the boutonnieres were worn in the button hole of the tuxedo lapel.

In some instances, florist will suggest that the wedding cake be decorated with a few fresh flowers. Generally, these are seasonal flowers that highlight the cake and add color to it. You will not want to overdo it, but rather just add a few touches of color to the cake.

Finally, you will need some corsages for the bride’s mother and the groom’s mother. Corsages are simple floral arrangements, generally worn on the wrist. More than likely, the corsage will coordinate with the bride’s bouquet.

Choosing the right florist can make all the difference in your wedding. With so many options to choose from, it is important to find someone you can trust and have confidence in their suggestions. Flowers can have that extra special touch to any wedding.

Valorie Jay
http://www.articlesbase.com/marriage-articles/wild-flowers-for-a-wild-wedding-104301.html

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  1. 10 Responses to “Wild Flowers For A Wild Wedding?”

  2. By tiphanilei on Jan 7, 2010 | Reply

    What kind of flowers would you suggest for a winter wild west wedding?
    MY wedding is going to be a themed wedding. The theme is WILD WEST. Like from the movie Tombstone. I am excited and we haven’t set the date but I am looking for help in what kind of flowers are good for this kind of wedding. I have noticed that this is going to be harder than I thought due to the fact that I live in Florida and it is more of a Beach wedding kind of state. Beaches are not for me. So if you have some suggestions… please let me know.

  3. By Stormchaser on Jan 7, 2010 | Reply

    Cut wildflowers with some basic ribbon nothing fancy.
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  4. By Kayleigh on Jan 7, 2010 | Reply

    Think about sunflowers, black eyed susans, daisies, cocks comb or dahlias. Mountain wildflowers are nice (columbine, bluebells) but they can also be expensive.
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  5. By Suz123 on Jan 7, 2010 | Reply

    I gotta agree with Stormchaser. A bride of those times might have had a bouquet of just-picked wildflowers, tied with a simple ribbon. Nothing elaborate.

    You can check out flower pics here:
    http://theknot.com/keywords/sc_150_527.shtml
    http://www.weddingsolutions.com/articles/flowers/winterflowers.htm

    Saw a bouquet once, made only of baby’s breath. It was very pretty. Maybe something like that???
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  6. By Ripshine on Jan 7, 2010 | Reply

    Check the flowers that are native to Arizona and the Tombstone area. (See link below) It is beautiful country but I do not remember what type of flora was there when we visited. Also check out the other links below for a look and some idea from Tombstone — a very beautiful and neat place to visit.
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    http://www.desertusa.com/flora.html
    http://www.arizona-leisure.com/tombstone-arizona.html
    http://www.tombstone.org/

  7. By Tara on Jan 7, 2010 | Reply

    Go with sunflowers in yellows, reds, and oranges with wheat filler. I think these would be beautiful.

    I love the theam of your wedding!!

    Congrats and good luck!
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  8. By <3 on Jan 7, 2010 | Reply

    why not native wild flowers. that grow in the area where your planning to have your wedding. Have your wedding on a ranch. Im sure they have ranches there in Florida.

    A gf of mine loves country western anything. So when she and her husband (who is from montana) decided to get married. They knew exactly what they wanted to do. They asked his grandfather about converting his unused barn into a wedding and reception venue. She wore a western cut wedding dress. He wore a western cut suit. They didn’t have any attendants. Her daddy is a preacher, and he married them. :) Their whole wedding cost less then $3500.00. They spent their honeymoon on a camping trip in montana.

    good luck to you. :)
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  9. By My thoughts..?..my life on Jan 7, 2010 | Reply

    Dried wild flowers.
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  10. By iloveweddings on Jan 7, 2010 | Reply

    Hi. Nothing fancy or out of the ordinary. I agree with the others. Think simple wildflowers….PLAIN daisies (not the more popular gerbera daisies), and other small wildflowers. Back then they did not have fancy bouquets. They simply gathered some wildflowers the day of the ceremony and carried them. Perhaps you can tie them with a think silk ribbon, but I would leave it at that.

    If you are thinking of flowers for the centerpieces….same thing….something really plain and simple.
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  11. By Helen M on Jan 7, 2010 | Reply

    I suppose some white flowers as
    http://www.asap.ru/index.php?page=1&alias=view&artid=77&by= would be fine and yeah I agree that some flowers like daisies will also perfect for WILD WEST themed wedding….

    great idea
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