HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1984-02-22, Page 30PAGE 10 BRIDES EDITION '84
Brides blossom with silk flowers
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 surethe colors
snatch.
Depending on 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.
With silk, you can choose the exact color
and_ they _look ,butter 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
Plan colour scheme a
When planning the color scheme for your
wedding, keep in mind that each color of
rose carries a special meaning. To make a
truly memorable wedding, why not plan the
color scheme around roses.
According to the Rose Information
Bureau, "rose talk" is a trend -setting idea
that has its roots in Victorian times, when
courtships often were carried on from first
blush to the altar with rose bouquets. Happi-
ly, this lovely tradition is regaining favor
with today's young romantics.
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:
Traditionally, flowers were symbols of
fertility at a wedding, but many flowers
have significances all their own. -
The rose is a symbol of love, the orchid of
beauty and the carnation of distinction.. The
white_ daisy symbolizes inno ence and the
orange. blossom, purity. andlQveliness. Blue
violets syirilfioliie 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-
thernurris 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 -
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round roses
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.
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 symbolize beauty and youth —
perfect for young brides.
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The newest thing in corsages is the over the shoulder corsage which is perfect for mother
of the bride. Bouquets are carried below the waist and feature bunches with stems that
look as though they were just picked from the garden and tied with a ribbon. Gowns by
Letteau's Bridal Boutique. Flowers by K. C. Cooke Florist. Photography by Fitzgerald
Studios.
Over -the -shoulder corsage
is new for mother of bride
Most brides ask for a traditional cascade texture when designing flowers for hair, so
style bridal bouquet and round colonial she can make a' corsage light enough in
weight that it doesn't fall out.
bouquests for their bridesmaids because
that's all they have ever seen. A bouquet should be designed in direct
Most are afraid to try something exotic or proportion to the weight and height of the
unusual, and that's a shame, because there woman who will carry it. If the bride is tall,
are so many alternatives. she should have a longer cases' e; 'vice
However, the increased demand for versa, if she is short.
brilliant orange tiger lilies and waxy white Silk flowers are another alternative since
calla lilies suggests that brides' tastes are they are lightweight and won't stain.
becoming a little more exotic. If she is daring, the mother or mother -in -
These exotic flowers are more suited to law of the bride might wear an over the
being hand held -a_look._..that .is_ ..gaining shoulder corsage. But, if she is wearing a
popularity. But brides can also choose to material such as silk; which miglit'b-e-stained
from a fresh flower, or a lightweight dress
such as chiffon which might sag from the
weight of a corsage, she may prefer flowers
she can' wear in her hair, pin or tie on her
purse, or hold in her hand.
carry a crescent shaped bouquet, a single
flower or, even a Bible or prayer book
decorated with a cluster of flowers and
ribbons.
Your florist needs to know hair length and
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