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your venue and ask for seasonal, local flowers to keep your carbon footprint to a minimum. Do be aware, though, that there won’t be so wide a range of flowers to choose from if you go for this option. Be prepared for the cost: couples are often surprised at
how expensive flowers can be, so it’s important to tell your florist what your budget is from the start. Expect to pay a 50 per cent deposit when you have made your final booking.
SPRING: Remember, first impressions always count and floral
arrangements are a great way of establishing the tone of your wedding, whether it’s a formal occasion or a relaxed family ‘do’. During the service, they can decorate pews and doors in a church, or chair-backs during a civic service, with pedestal arrangements adding height and colour to any venue. During the reception, a floral centrepiece will always look lovely on each table, but make sure it’s low, so guests can actually see one another and chat over it. There’s no need to stick to convention when it comes to containers for table flowers – these days, anything goes: from traditional glassware to well-washed, label-stripped old baked- bean cans. Candles bring subtle elegance and flattering lighting to any table – you could partially fill a low glass bowl with water and place floating candles in it, or float flower petals in the bowl along with the candles. Four weeks before your wedding, book an appointment with your florist to discuss any last-minute details, such as any extra flowers you may have forgotten, or new varieties you’d like included. If you’d like to preserve your wedding flowers after the event, options include a professional bouquet-drying or pressing service, or preserving a single bloom within a glass paperweight.
Set the scene with a selection of springtime flowers including daffodils, bluebells, freesias, violets and tulips.
Seasonal flowers:
Basing your wedding bouquet around seasonal flowers can help keep the costs down. Here’s a quick guide to seasonal flowers:
SUMMER:
Make a statement with a selection of summertime flowers including freesias, tiger lilies, daisies, roses, orchids, carnations, gardenias and gerberas.
AUTUMN: ❤
Capture the essence of autumn with a selection of flowers including arum lilies dahlias, tulips, snapdragons and sunflowers.
WINTER:
Create a romantic display with a selection of winter-wonderland flowers including jasmine, amaryllis, snowdrops, witch hazel and camellias.
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To avoid any unnecessary charges, book a florist that is close to your venue and ask for seasonal, local flowers
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