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When choosing silk -flowers, the season
doesn't matter because any shade of any
flower is available to match gowns perfect-
ly. Bouquets may be made up weeks in ad-
vance and 'checked to be sure, the colors
match.
Dependingon the flower, silk bouquets
can be as cheap or cheaper than fresh
flowers and 'the bridal party will have the
silk flowers to keep- Some of the girls are
making centrepieces out of their bouquets
and using them in their homes.
VVith silk, you can choose the exact. color
and they look better than real flowers
sometimes. All you lose is the fragrance. In
most cases, the bridal party carries silk
flowers, but the church is decorated with
fresh flowers so the fragrance is still there.
Florists should be consulted two to three
months in advance to ensure the flowers will
be available.
Traditionally, flowers were symbols ofi
fertility at 'a wedding, but many flower
have significances all their own.
The rose is a symbol otlove, the orchid of
beauty and the carnation of distinction. The
white daisy symbolizes innocence and the
orange blossom, purity and loveliness. Blue
violets symbolize faithfulness and the blue
bell, constancy.
Forget-me-nots mean.true love, lily, of the
valley, happiness. The white lilac is a sym-
bol of youthful innocence, red chrysan-
themums of sharing and the gardenia of joy.
Flowers give life and beauty to a wedding
and, although the groom is responsible for
the bride's bouquet, she selects it to go with
her gown. Before ordering her, going away
corsage, he should consult her about her out-
• fit, so he can be sure the flowers.,will co-
ordinate.
The groom also sends corsages to the
bride's mother and his mother to wear to the
wedding. If he or the., bride has sisters,
grandmothers or other very close women
relatives, he will also supply their corsages,
as welras boutonnieres for his best man,
ushers, thelathers and himself.
Flower for decorating the church and the
reception are the responsibility of the
bride's family.
The florist must know the date, time and
place for all the wedding events including
the ceremony, reception, rehearsal dinner
and other special parties.
Explain the color .scheine'sekcted and as
much detail as possible about the type of col-
or and fabrics to be worn, by members of the
bridal party or others to be wearing flowers.
Include details, for headpieces, tiaras, hair
decorations, flower girl basket, ring bearer
and soon.
Your bridal bouquet is designed just for
you to complement the lines of your gown
and the over-all5 beauty of your ensemble.
Carry the bouquet gracefully, naturally and
low enough so the high fashion details of
your dress will not be hidden.
To keep the bouquet from tipping, tuck the
• stem or holder of the bouquet 'underneath
your ring finger, rather than grasping it
with the full hand. This works well whether
the bouquet is held to the side or low' in the
front and will keep the top of the bouquet
upright where it can be seen.
When you reach the altar, take your left
hand from yourfather's arm, shift your bou-
quet to the left hand and give your right
hand to the groorn. At this point, the maid or
matron of honor, will accept the bouquet
'from you to hold until the ceremony is over.
She will return your bouquet to you just
before you start the reCession.
Maid or matron of honor and bridesmaids
carry their bouquets by holding the bouquet
in both hands "with elbows bent, each,
forearm nesting on top of each hip and with
wrists relaxed. AmrYntinquets are carried in
the crook of the elbow that is on the outside,
leaving the left hand free to take the escort's
arm during the recessional. Bridesmaids
carry bouquets in the receiving line as well.
Corsages should be worn with the stems
down, as the flowers grow. If weather is cool
to cold, keep a, corsage of fresh flowers in a
box while outside and:put it on when you ar-
rive.
Bouquets for• both bride and attendants
may be of any color; white is traditional for
the bride but other colors are used. Atten-
dants' bouquets should harmonize,with their
gowns and, the honor attendant's bouquet is
• To help you plan your wedding- floral ar-
rangements, here are some of the most
widely accepted meanings for the most
popular bridal rose colors:
Red roses say "I love you," and also stand
for respect and courage.
White roses have several meanings, in-
cluding "You're heavenly," reverence,
humility, -innocence and purity. They're
perfect for young, first-time brides.
Choose a going away
suit or a special occasion
dress from our selection of
New Spring Styles
from
To complement your outfit
try the fresh look,
HATS
in many attractive styles.
usually a different color and slightly larger
than for other attendants.
Boutonnieres, are usually white with the
groom's flower different _from the rest His
flower is traditionally One from the bride's
bouquet as her thank you to him for the gift
of her bridal bouquet. -
Flowed decorating the church should
have beauty and spirituality, placed to be
seen by -everyone, yet not obstruct the view
of the 'ceremony or, any religious objects.
They are frequently white or subdued in col-
• or with1 greens such as palms, always ap-
propriate.
In contrast, to the wedding, flowers at the
reception may be gay and bright, befitting
the occasion, and may follow the, color
• scheme you have selected. Greens or floral
bouquets may be used as a special back-
drop for the receiving line..
Because , flowers for the wedding vary
locally, an experienced florist is the best
source of advice.
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Red and white roses together, or white
roses with red edges, signify unity.
Pink, roses symbolize grace and gentility.
Yellow roses stand for joy and gladness.
Coral or orange roses- denote enthusiasm
and desire.
Red and yellow blends stand for jovial and
happy feelings.
Rosebuds symbeliZe beauty and youth —
perfect for young brides.
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