Sevenoaks

WEDDING LIFE
5. Give your ﬂ orist an idea of budget. This is
generally 10% of your overall spend. If your choice
of ﬂ ower is expensive and means that you cannot
meet your budget requirements, your ﬂ orist will be
able to suggest alternatives that give a similar look
for less money.
6. Your bouquet will take centre stage on your
10 STEPS TO
wedding day, so it’s important that it compliments
your dress. If you are wearing a simple ballerina
style, maybe a trailing bouquet of orchids. If your
dress is a full skirted gown with a train, then a
FLORAL
shower of roses, calla lilies and ivy would suit.

7. It’s great to stick to seasonal ﬂ owers. They’re
likely to be less expensive and better quality and
you’ll be doing your bit for the environment as they
won’t be specially imported from overseas.
PERFECTION
8. Be creative when it comes to reusing your
ﬂ owers. Pew end posies from the church can be
turned into chair backs at the reception and pedestal
GORGEOUS FLOWERS CAN MAKE YOUR BIG DAY
arrangements from the alter can be reused at the
EVEN MORE MEMORABLE, SO FOLLOW THE NEXT
entrance. Perhaps your ﬂ orist or an usher can help
with transporting ﬂ owers between locations.
10 STEPS TO ACHIEVE FLORAL PERFECTION.
9. See if you can share the cost of church
decorations with other brides marrying on that day.
If you chose a neutral scheme of greens and white,
it will work well for all.
1. Keep an eye out for anything that inspires you. 3. Find a ﬂ orist that’s easy to talk to, really 10. It’s lovely to inject some extra signiﬁ cance into
If you’re looking for vintage style, it could be a listens to what you want and gets excited about your wedding ﬂ owers by incorporating something
beautiful old pair of shoes. If you are looking for creating something wonderful for you. personal to you. Perhaps a ﬂ ower that your mother
a more contemporary style, it could be a modern The right ﬂ orist will turn your dreams into reality. incorporated in her wedding ﬂ owers or a scent that
hotel. Make a scrap book of ideas and colours Ask friends for recommendations. holds a special meaning.
- your ﬂ orist will ﬁ nd this very useful when you meet.
4. You will have to book your ﬂ orist at least
2. Think about your personal style and the other nine months in advance. You should have an For more information contact Deborah Arpino
decisions you have made so far; the dress, initial consulation with your ﬂ orist and a second from Flower & Glory, Sevenoaks.
venue and colour scheme. Your ﬂ owers should one nearer the wedding to ﬁ nalise details. Telephone: 01732 452008
compliment all of these.
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