6 - Wedding Showcase 2010
Floral 4-1-1 for the Big Day
L
eading up to their big day, couples have customary to give her one apart from the rest,
lots to worry about before they finally get though not significantly so.
to walk down the aisle as man and wife.
• Boutonnieres for groomsmen and ushers. The
Planning a wedding is no small task, as even the
guy's side of the wedding also needs to take
most minor details must be accounted for.
part in the floral plan. Worn in a buttonhole
Such is the case with the floral arrangements.
or lapel, a boutonniere should be worn on
Though not a minor detail in any way, preparing
the left lapel and match a flower from the
a wedding day floral arrangement does have its
bridesmaids' bouquet. The groom should also
minor details, particularly when it comes to the
wear a boutonniere, though his should match
more individual aspects of a floral plan. For
a flower from the bride's bouquet. When
instance, the following components must be
wearing boutonnieres, men should not wear
considered when devising a floral plan.
additional accessories such as pocket squares.
• The bridal bouquet. It's tradition for bridal
• Flowers for special guests. Certain special
bouquets to contain white or cream-coloured
guests, such as grandmothers and mothers,
flowers such as stephanotis, roses, orchids or
should receive corsages. While the corsages do
lilies. Many bridal bouquets also include fillers
not need to be identical, they should match
like baby's breath as well as some green or ivy,
the bridesmaids' bouquets. It's best to consult
with a florist for a corsage colour that matches
as well as ribbons or additonal accessories.
all dresses, as typically the corsages must be
• Bouquets for attendants. Attendants'
ordered before the bride and groom know
bouquets should be identical, and it's best to what their mothers, grandmothers and other
co-ordinate these bouquets with the attendants' special guests will be wearing. A corsage that
gowns. Only the maid of honour traditionally
goes with anything, therefore, is ideal.
receives a slighlty different bouquet, as it's
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