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Learn the language
of the florist first
Your wedding flowers—
whether you choose the
lasting elegance of silk or the
fresh scent of realness—will
say what you want them to at
the price you call afford, if
you learn the language of the
florist.
This means describing
your forthcoming wedding in
as much detail as possible in
order for the florist to
arrange flowers that reflect
your tastes.
The first question you're
likely to be asked by a good
florist is: what colors are the
bride's and ' bridesmaids'
dresses. Be equipped to
answer with . swatches of
material. If you rely merely
on descriptions ("Well my
gown is sort of pinkish-
yellowish-beige-ish"),' the
florist might arrangea
bridal bouquet. of sahnon-
colored carnations to match
a gown that's really coral.
Disastrous.
The next question is: what
sort of mood do. you want to
set?
A formal, traditional at-
mosphere is enhanced by tall
and imposing gladioli, large
potted plants, deep red roses
next to white baby's breath
and exotic flowers such as
orchids with intricately
curled petals. Candlelabras
decorated with flowers or
pew bows with flowers also
add a a nice touch.
By contrast, sprays of
daisies, carnations and pert
bachelor buttons create an
atmosphere that's . casual'
and'playful.
Before you can discuss
table decorations for the
reception hall and flowers
for the church, the florist
should know these places to
get a feel for their design.
Finally, state clearly and
directly what you plan to
spend and the florist will
determine what can be done
for the price. Total costs
depend on the kindsof
"flowers and number_ of
bouquets desired, their sizes
and their styles. Traditional
round clutches cost less than
intricate cascades or
bouquets with built-in cor-
sages. —
The heights of the bride
and bridesmaids are other
determining factors. Tall
women need. large bouquets,
whereas swomen With- srnell
builds can get away with
small, less expensive clut-
ches.
, One way to reduce church
and reception decorations is
to order small
arrangements, instead of
lavish, grandiose ones, and
set them an pedestals. Many
churches and reception halls
can provide them.
Flowers in season are, the
best bargains because
florists are well stocked with
them and can easily order
more.
Shop around before
choosing a florist. Get more
than one estimate of price.
Talk to newly wedded
friends. You might profit
.fora their experiences.
But don't shop for too long.
Many florists request that
orders for large weddings be
placed from one to three
months in advance.
A beautiful room
doesn't just happen
It's a marvelous meld of you, your tastes,
your lifestyle, the things -that are fkuly
important tbyou.
And of us, the talented professionals
who have the know-how to
put it all together.
Our experience as °•growing studio
has taught us that while
our imagination, resources, and
expertise are vital, knowing
you is .equally essential.
So let's get
acquainted soon.
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Flower Power
Rose colors have meaning
To help you plan your
wedding floral
arrangements, 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, including 'You're
heavenly', reverence,
humility, innocence and
purity.
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.
Preserve bouquet flowers
as wedding momentos
.If yours is a traditional
wedding --or even if•it's not—
chances are that you are a
romantic at heart. And, one of
the most romantic and tradi-
tional ways to remember your
special day is by preserving
flowers from •your wedding
bouquet.
To make decorative memen-
tos of fresh flowers, advises the
American' Florists Marketing
Council, cover them with a dry-
ing agent for at least a week until
the petals feel crisp, hut not brit-
tle.
Borax, cornmeal or even kitty
litter will serve as a drying
agent, but the quickest and most
effective drying agent is silica
gel, available at most florists.
Dried flowers can he
mounted on wood, placed inside
a clear lucite box and tightly
scaled, or arranged in a hell lar
Or. they can he pressed. ar
ranged on velvet. and then en-
cased in'a picture frame
Flowers should he dried
within a day or two of the wed-
ding in order for them to retain
their color and shape. Since
you'll .probably be on your hon-
eymoon, have your mother or a
member of your wedding party
start the drying process for you.
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