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Styles of
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The choice of your wedding bouquet
depends of the style of your gown. Bouquets can range from the
just-picked-from-the-garden look, to the tailored-stylized formal look.
You should get a sense of balance between your gown and your bouquet. A
fresh-picked bouquet from the garden may look out of place with a very
formal gown.
The bouquet size should be in proportion
with the bride. Too large a bouquet would simply overpower her and
clutter her elegant dress.
There are seven main
shapes to consider:
Cascade: Large,
tear-shaped arrangement in which flowers graceful spill downward
Nosegay: Round in shape, in a tightly bound cluster of small
flowers
Arm Bouquet: Graceful crescent shape designed to be cradled in
one arm
Biedermeier Bouquet: Concentric circles of flowers in different
flowers
Hand-Tied Bouquet: A simple cluster of long stems, tied with a
ribbon
Spray Bouquet: Usually a triangular shaped cluster of flowers
Pomander: Ball of flowers suspended from the wrist by decorative
ribbons
Traditional
Meanings of Flowers |
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Amaryllis: Pride
Apple blossom: Hope, good fortune
Blue Violet: Modesty, faithfulness
Bluebells: Constancy
Blue periwinkle: Friendship
Bellflower: Gratitude
Camellia: Loveliness
Carnation: Distinction
Daisy: Innocence
Forget-me-not: Remembrance
Honeysuckle: Devoted affection
Ivy: Fidelity
Larkspur: Laughter
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Marigold: Affection
Mimosa: Secret love
Myrtle: Love and remembrance
Orchid: Rare beauty
Orange Blossoms: Purity or fertility
Peony: Bashfulness
Red chrysanthemum: Love
Red Rose: Passion
Red tulip: Declaration
Rosemary: Remembrance
Violet: Modesty
White rose: Worthiness
Wood sorrel: Maternal love
Yellow tulip: Hopeless love |
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Wedding Flowers
Checklist |
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Bouquets:
* Bride
* Maid(Matron) of Honor
* Bridesmaids
* Flower girls
* Bride's toss bouquet
(separate bouquet for toss)
Hair Ornaments:
* Bride
* Maid(Matron) of Honor
* Bridesmaids
* Flower girls
* Junior Bridesmaids
Boutonnieres:
* Groom
* Best Man
* Usher
* Father of Bride
* Father of Groom
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Mothers:
* Corsage (lapel or wrist)
* Purse decoration flowers
* Arm Bouquet
Ceremony:
* Altar
* Chuppah
* Pews
* Main Entrance
* Runner
Reception:
* Centerpieces
* Head table
* Staircase railing
* Buffet Tables
* Cake Table
* Place-card table
* Wedding Cake Top
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Shore Wedding Florists
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