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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1980-03-20, Page 33Roses and daisies are most -_popular say local- florists BY JOANNE BUCHANAN Flowers play a essential part in nearly every wedding ceremony. They add color, beauty, freshness and perfume to- the oc- cassion. Since they are such an important element in decorating and creating atmosphere, planning well in advance of, the wedding day will insure picture perfect floral arrangements and set the scene in a most bei: oming• manner. ,._; The_ -.-_..br.ide-to-be can never contact the florist too soon. Often this im- portant task' is neglected until :the last minute, resulting in unexpected problems. As soon as the date has been set, the minister contacted and „ the reception place reserved, see a florist and get him or her involved in the total wedding plans. Wilf Denomme of W.J. Denomme Flower Shop in. Goderich suggeststhat brides-to-be contact his shop for flowers at least a month in: advance tothe big day. Flowers can be arranged on Shorter notice hurt it Is to the bride's advantage not tb leave them until the last moment, he says. Ruthann, a florist at the Bo K Barn in Goderich says two to three weeks usually allows . enough time for flower arranging butshe. prefers two to three months notice in case there are several weddings booked for the same time pe.r.iod..The .Bo K Barn is part of Smith's Farm and G.arden Centre, owned by Reg Smith. •- •Bea .Cooke of K,C. Cooke Florist shop in Clinton says a couple of months is the best notice for flower arranging, especially if candelabras are involve°dsince each florist only has so many of these. Most florists are happy to provide some free hours of consultation. Be sure to tell him or her all -the particulars: favorite . color of flower, your budget for-this_purchase, whether the ceremony will be- fennel or -in- formal, held indoors or out. The florist may also want to know the style of the bridesmaids' dresses and the height of each girl so everything can be specifically, suited down to the least little detail. Sometimes if a swatch of material from the bridesmaids' dresses can be taken into the florist, the flowers can be matched against it for color co-ordination. Disclosing the date immediately ranks high in importance as some types of flowers may not be available at that time. Be aware that seasons can influence the choice of color schemes. A midwinter wedding 'scheduled sometime in D e ce rasher.. ma_y.....use_ all red and white flowers to tie in with the Christmas holidays. A fall wedding,. on the other' hand, may incorporate shades of yellow, gold •and bronze with assorted dry foliage and pods. Mr. Denomme says'he has found that' red remains a 'popular color for the bride's bouquet but the colors of the' bridesmaids' bouquets vary with the colors of their dresses. . Ruthann . says she has found pastel shades, especially yellows and pinks to be the most popular colors for._. wading_ a uetc Mrs: Cook Says she has found no one particular color to be more popular than the others and has worked with them all. •-A wedding held out- doors calls . for casual arrangements of garden type flowers such as daisies, larkspur and 'delphinium. A . large amount of dried foliages may also be interspe'rse'd among the flowers to create . a natural out- doorsy atmosphere. An indoor sedding requires less casual floral .groupings so is more suited to traditional mixtures of roses', car- natkns or orchids. Much less,' if any at all, of the dried woodsy varieties are, utilized for indoor arrangements. • Important to all new brides are' the personal bouquets that she and her attendants will carry. • Mr. Denomme says at his shop, daisies, sweetheart roses and baby's breath are the rpstpopular for we'dl t� ng bouquets. Ruthann says roses and daisies are chosen most often at the Bo K Barn too. And Mrs. Cook says the most Turn to page 4 • Page 3 IF A WEDDING IS IN YOUR FUTURE PLANS VISIT %Vali OEG01pS10Ns FOR ALL ost_v REGULAR & HANGING GREEN PLANTS . SILK & DRY ARRANGEMENTS FRESH CUT FLOWERS ET -x-111- -tY YOUR WEDDVIG 1-PICTUf OF BEAUTY._ Our designers can turn your wedding dreams into reality with flowers arranged just for your tastes, your style. Carry an unforgettable bouquet We'II create exactly the effect you want. Enhance your maids' gowns We take care with each floral design. Distinguished floral Boutonnieres We've a variety for the groom to choose. . Corsages for those special -guests We'll make each one delight the eye. Classic Ideas for the church We'II fashion a memorable decor. 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