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THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2016. PAGE 17.
Right floral choices can make a wedding
Pick of the garden
Working with a trusted florist and adhering to a number of
established floral guidelines can put your wedding's flowers
on centre stage for all your guests to see. (Ms photo)
MS — When planning their
weddings, couples may find
themselves becoming experts on
subjects they previously never gave
much thought. Thanks to the cost of
weddings, today's couples must
make each decision carefully and
that may result in hours of research
and discussion.
One of the big decisions couples
must make when planning their
weddings concerns their floral
arrangements. The right floral
arrangements won't break the bank
but will add substantial aesthetic
appeal to ceremonies and receptions.
It can be difficult for couples to
achieve that balance of cost and look
on their own, so the following are a
few helpful hints for couples when
choosing their wedding day floral
arrangements.
• Work with a florist you trust
and like: All florists are not the
same, so finding one you can trust
and will enjoy working with can
make all the difference. Many
couples have little or no experience
with floral arrangements prior to
planning their weddings, so it can
calm couples' nerves to work with
someone they trust in such
situations.
Florists with significant wedding
experience will no doubt make a
host of recommendations based on
couples' budgets and preferences, so
couples might be more inclined to
listen to that advice if they are
working with someone they trust.
Ask relatives, friends or coworkers if
they can recommend any florists
whose wedding work they are
familiar with.
• Choose in -season or native
flowers: Couples working with tight
budgets may want to choose in -
season flowers or those native to the
area where they will be tying the
knot. In -season and native flowers
won't need to be ordered or shipped
in from afar, which can be costly. In -
season and native flowers tend to be
more abundant as well, and the
greater their availability the less
couples are likely to pay for them.
• Repurpose floral
arrangements: Another way to save
on floral arrangements is to
repurpose flowers throughout the
day. Once bridesmaids no longer
need their bouquets, use them to
decorate gift tables or cocktail areas.
Floral arrangements on display
during the ceremony can be removed
once you have both said "I do"
and moved into the reception area
where they can be enjoyed
through the night. Go over any
repurposing you plan to do with
your reception hall manager prior to
your wedding day so he knows
where and when to move the
arrangements.
• Go big: Some flowers simply
bloom larger than others, and
choosing such flowers may help you
save money since you won't need to
buy as many flowers as you would if
you were to go with smaller blooms.
Once you find a florist to work with,
discuss your options with regard to
doing more with less. Many florists
embrace the challenge to be creative
within a budget, so you might just be
surprised and impressed by what
they come up with.
Floral arrangements can set the
mood for a wedding ceremony and
reception, and even couples with
little or no experience choosing
arrangements can end up with
stunning displays.
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