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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1988-02-10, Page 20PAGE 20. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 198«. Flowers are important part of wedding plans Your wedding may be the first large social function you have to organize. Following a schedule is a good way to keep yourself organiz­ ed as well as the event. As soon as you have a date, book the church, reception hall, photo­ grapher, and florist. Too many brides forget the florist until it is almost too late. To achieve the atmosphere, beauty, and drama that is perfectly suited to your wedding, you need three appointments with the florist. The first meeting sets the date, allows you to see examples of the florist’s creations, and gives the florist an idea of your personal taste. Whenyourgownischosen or arrives, make another appoint­ ment. Take color swatches, pictures of the gowns, the names of the church and the reception hall. Discuss the style of the wedding, some ideas you may have, and your budget. It is best if the bride goes along, or with the groom. Too many opinions from atten­ dants and parents are confusing to both the bride and the florist. All final decisions should be the bride's and groom’s, for it is their day. The final meeting with the florist should take place close to the date, to make any last minute changes and finalize details. The first item you’ll select is the bridal bouquet. Today, every kind Add colour to decor with placemats, candles Add life and movement to your dining room decor with colourful tablecloths, napkins, placemats, candles and candle holders. Create dramatic changes in ambiance with vivid solids or fashionable paisleys, soft pastels or boldly designed prints. Changing your decor from party bright'to country spring romantic 113DOWN1EST., STRATFORD Gowns for the En Bridal MOLLYS SPECIALTY SHOP A DIVISION OF 540736 ONTARIO INC. of flower is being used: roses, orchids, gardenias, calla lilies, stephanotis, and mixed tropical greens. A variety of white creates the most beautiful display for the brideand her gown. The florist will help you choose a bouquet that is perfect for the style and fabric of your dress. Attendants’ bouquets should also complement their ensembles, without detracting from the bride. A simple, sophisticated floral arrangement makes an elegant statement. Flowers for the hair are used less and less. Most attendants are not accustomed to wearing them, feel uncomfortable, and current hair­ styles are not suited to flowers. Chiffon tulling in clouds with two or three flowers is simple but effective. Pearls can also be added. Many of today’s fabrics show pin marks and pull out of shape under the weight of corsages. Keep this in mind when select­ ing a going away corsage, and the corsages for the mothers. You may choose, instead, a wristlet or a spray to be attached to a purse. If you do wear a corsage, pin the stems down, as the flowers grow. On the shoulder is the proper location; the sensible one too, unless you want the flowers crushed. Don’t pin to straps, because your dress will move, the straps won’t; large holes can be the result. can best be accomplished with these relatively inexpensive acces­ sories . If your dinnerware is crystal or neutrally coloured china, mixing and matching colourful accessor­ ies will enable you to make your table look ravishing - no matter what the occasion. Also, these are fun gifts thatyour friends will enjoy buying for you. Our racks are full of excitement for the beautiful bride, maid or matron of honour, allthe bridesmaids and mothers of the bride and groom. We have the top designers representedin ourcollection and we 'll fit them to perfection. If the groom and the groomsmen are wearing formal attire, bouton­ nieres are traditionally white. Many couplesare now choosing coloured cummerbunds and matching bouttonieres. Every kind of flower can be used. Stephanotis and roses are popular choices, carnations rare. Before you select flowers for the church, check with officials about church preferences and rules, especially regarding location, can­ dles, and hurrican glasses. Church flowers can be as simple or elaborate as the wedding style dictates. Traditionally, decorated pews accommodated invited guests, as opposed to general visitors. Today, most people only attend weddings to which they have been invited, so decorations are often placed all the waydowntheaisle. This gives a finished appearance, especially good for pictures after the cere­ mony. Bows, candelabras, flowers are all suitable pew adornments. At the reception hall, you want your guests tofeel welcome as soon as they enter. Flowers can create the atmosphere, and continue the style of the wedding. Remember you spend twice as much time at the reception as in the church. You can choose simple bud vases with a single flower, or elaborate mirrors and candelabras. A popu­ lar choice is a post with cascading blooms. Fasteners can be attached to the head table to hold the bouquets, which show better than sitting flat on top. Remember not to obstruct the view of the bridal party. Fresh flowers decorating the cars is another exciting touch. This trend is big in Europe and the United States, where lavish ar­ rangements are placed in a small apparatus and attached by suction cups. For lasting preservation, 19th century shadow boxes are making a comeback. Silk bouquets can be rearranged and placed in a shadow box for display.