Flowers

Flowers help set the atmosphere for any event.. The type of flower you pick should be in seson with any event to help keep cost down.
Flowers play a huge role in weddings. The brides bouquet and bridesmaids. The groom and his attendant boutonnieres. The moms corsage and dads boutonniers.The flower girl. Flowers for centerpieces or for isles in the church.
Silk flowers are the less expansive
Use flowers in season
Spring flowers apple & cherry blossoms,daffodils,hyacinth,iris,lilies,lilacs,peonies,tulips.

Summer Flowers Calla lilies,dahlias,daises,geraniums,hydrangeas,roses,sunflowers,zinnias

Fall Flowers gerbera,daises,marigolds,roses,sunflowers

Winter flowers amaryllis,camellias,forget-me-nots,jasmine,orchids,holly,poinsettias.

Types of bridal  bouquets

The Spray A few blossoms arranged in a triangular shape.

The Nosegay A round arrangement in a variety of sizes usually hand tied with decorative ribbon.

The  Crescent A curved design nestled into the crook of the arm

The Cascade  A large tear shaped arrangement with blossoms trailing down almost to the floor

The Beidermeier Nosegay made up of continuous circles of different flowers.

The Composite A handmade creative arrangement different petals or buds are wired together onto a single stem. Cr4eates a look of one giant flower.

The Pomander A sphere of flowers with a ribbon handle good for flower girls

Loose-tied Many different types of flowers that are informally arranged.

If event is to be held outside  take what type of flowers you use into consideration.

I hope this week long series has helped. next week I will be talking about time lines for events. Please contact me with any questions. Anne @ 719-570-0761