Flowers 101: Who Gets Them?
At your wedding, you decide who gets the flowers, but traditionally speaking there are a few people and special bouquets that you don't want to forget about:- The bride's carry bouquet and her throw-away bouquet
- The groom's boutonnière
- Bridal party bouquets
- Ushers' boutonnières
- Flower girl
- Ring bearer
- Parents of the wedding couple
Make It Massachusetts
It's always fun to bring some of the magic of the Bay State into your blossoms. The mayflower, Massachusetts' state flower, offers lovely bouquet options. Or weave cranberries and ladybug decorations (the state berry and insect) into your decorations. Some brides love to include local wildflowers such as wild geraniums or tragopogon dubious. Massachusetts has lovely blooms; for more information on flower specifics visit The New England Wildflower Society.Flowers and Finery is a Massachusetts floral specialist known for combining flowers from their own gardens along with wildflowers and market flowers. The results are stunning with bouquets, special arrangements and more.
The Qs and As Of Florist Selection
It really can be overwhelming to figure out which florist to work with. It's helpful to take a look at their work. If you can't see actual wedding bouquets and decorations, you should be able to view photographs. The following list of questions and considerations is a helpful guide during the florist interview process:- How long have they been in business?
- Are they listening to and open to your ideas and visions?
- What can you get within your budget?
- Are they also preparing for another wedding(s) on the same day?
- Will you receive a written contract?
- Can they provide you with a list of recent customers?
- If you are interested in potted arrangements or floral arches, will they rent those to you?
- Are they wedding specialists?
- What flowers are in season?
- Do they preserve bouquets?
Think Silk
Silk flowers are another option. They will not present any of the allergy problems that fresh blooms can bring. They can be made well ahead of time since they will not decompose or die, and therefore they can be used in photos that the couple may wish to have done well in advance of their actual wedding day. They travel well and can be saved forever. Although many couples will opt to preserve their fresh wedding bouquets, these will still age over time and lose their vibrancy. Also, some churches or ceremony locales will not allow fresh flower petals to be tossed during the ceremony, since problems with staining can occur. Silk is great option for stainless indoor tossing.Wedding flowers bring nature's beauty to your wedding. Whether you choose low-key, elegant blooms, or vibrant exotic flowers filled with shocking intensity, your Massachusetts wedding flowers will decorate your day and your hearts with unique beauty that will live on endlessly in your photographs and memories.