Choosing the flowers will depend on the colour and theme of the wedding. Here are some meanings to the popular wedding blooms.
Gerberas - cheerfulness
Carnations - gratitude and fascination
Daisy - innocence, loyal love and purity
Aster - symbol of love and daintiness
Freesia - trust
White Lily - purity
Tigger Lily - wealth and pride
Rose - happy love
Sunflower - pride
Baby's Breath - everlasting love and purity in love
Tulips - perfect love
Orchids - love, beauty and refinement
Whatever flowers are chosen for the wedding keep in mind the scent of the various flowers. Some are fantastic and some are not!
Decorating with potted plants is a good idea as they can subsequently be used in the newlyweds home, and as a nice reminder of your special day.
Wondering about your favourite flower's meaning?! Email cariadproductions@gmail.com to find out more about its meaning.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Wedding Flowers - tips for choosing
When you and your significant other are wedding planning, the florist will be an important consulttant to guide you with your selection of what flowers, for whom and what the various flowers mean.
Wedding flowers will be a personal choice but good advice will be beneficial. Will the bride carry a wedding bouquet, a posy or wear a garland of flowers? What do different flowers represent, what wedding traditions dictate floral arrangements, who should wear what and in what colour?
Flowers will be everywhere on your special day, be sure that they express a message close to your heart.
The Florist
Whether choosing a large bouquet or a very simple posy, a professional florist is a must. Along with magazines, the florist can assist when choosing the right flowers and arrangements. Don't be shy to ask for references from past brides and photo proof of their workk. Make sure your florist can work within your budget. Decide how much you can afford, then ask your florist for suggestions within this amount. Flowers have to be fresh, undamaged and delivered on time to the right location - be sure you trust your florist.
Seasonal Flowers
Most flowers are seasonal depending on location. Ordering flowers that are out of season in the local area will be expensive. The florist can source just about anything the bride desires but if you're watching the budget, seasonal flowers are best. There are some blooms that are easily sourced all year round such as roses, various lilies, carnations, gerberas, orchids and baby's breath.
The Bridal Bouquet
The bride's flowers will be chosen to compliment the wedding gown and will be a personal choice based on individual personality and possibly, the season. Keep in mind the wedding gown style when deciding on flowers. The florist and dress designer can provide invaluable recommendations regarding the flowers and if a large trailing bouquet would be ideal or if a small posy of colour would look best. On the wedding day the bride will be holding the flowers for much of the day so an arrangement that is not too heavy is always a good idea.
Buttonhole Flowers
Today, buttonhole arrangements usually consist of a flower that compliments the bride's bouquethowever, the wedding tradition is for white buttonhole flowers. Buttonholes are worn by the groom, and all male members of the wedding party including the best man, groomsmen, and ring bearer.
Traditionally, buttonholes are also provided for both the father of the bride and the groom's father, grandfathers, brothers, brother-in-laws, spouses of bridesmaids and any person involved in the ceremony. This may mean ushers, someone doing a reading at the wedding, the master of ceremonies or toastmaster.
Remember, buttonholes are worn no the left.
Floral Corsages
Corsages are traditionally provided for important female participants in the wedding ceremony and will also compliment the bride's bouquet. Corsages are worn on the right by the mother of the bride, mother of the groom, grandmothers, sisters, sister-in-laws, spouses of the groomsmen, and any other involved females.
Floral Arrangements at the Wedding
Flowers can also be situated at the ceremony. Floral arrangements should complement the bride's bouquet. Place flowers at the entrance to the ceremony, on the pew ends (or on the back of seats), on the alter (or the table to be used for signing) an in the arches or doorways. At the reception, place flowers at the entrance, on staircases and balconies, the gift table and if desired, as centerpieces on the tables. The bridal bouquet and wedding party flowers can be placed on the bridal table in a floral display.
Some reception venues such as hotels and restaurants often include wedding floral arrangments as part of their overall wedding services. Others may make a separate charge - be sure to ask. A lot of venues will allow you to provide your own wedding flowers and floral decorations. The venue management should be consulted to arrange a convenient time to set up the displays which will not inconvenience the catering arrangements.
Wedding flowers will be a personal choice but good advice will be beneficial. Will the bride carry a wedding bouquet, a posy or wear a garland of flowers? What do different flowers represent, what wedding traditions dictate floral arrangements, who should wear what and in what colour?
Flowers will be everywhere on your special day, be sure that they express a message close to your heart.
The Florist
Whether choosing a large bouquet or a very simple posy, a professional florist is a must. Along with magazines, the florist can assist when choosing the right flowers and arrangements. Don't be shy to ask for references from past brides and photo proof of their workk. Make sure your florist can work within your budget. Decide how much you can afford, then ask your florist for suggestions within this amount. Flowers have to be fresh, undamaged and delivered on time to the right location - be sure you trust your florist.
Seasonal Flowers
Most flowers are seasonal depending on location. Ordering flowers that are out of season in the local area will be expensive. The florist can source just about anything the bride desires but if you're watching the budget, seasonal flowers are best. There are some blooms that are easily sourced all year round such as roses, various lilies, carnations, gerberas, orchids and baby's breath.
The Bridal Bouquet
The bride's flowers will be chosen to compliment the wedding gown and will be a personal choice based on individual personality and possibly, the season. Keep in mind the wedding gown style when deciding on flowers. The florist and dress designer can provide invaluable recommendations regarding the flowers and if a large trailing bouquet would be ideal or if a small posy of colour would look best. On the wedding day the bride will be holding the flowers for much of the day so an arrangement that is not too heavy is always a good idea.
Buttonhole Flowers
Today, buttonhole arrangements usually consist of a flower that compliments the bride's bouquethowever, the wedding tradition is for white buttonhole flowers. Buttonholes are worn by the groom, and all male members of the wedding party including the best man, groomsmen, and ring bearer.
Traditionally, buttonholes are also provided for both the father of the bride and the groom's father, grandfathers, brothers, brother-in-laws, spouses of bridesmaids and any person involved in the ceremony. This may mean ushers, someone doing a reading at the wedding, the master of ceremonies or toastmaster.
Remember, buttonholes are worn no the left.
Floral Corsages
Corsages are traditionally provided for important female participants in the wedding ceremony and will also compliment the bride's bouquet. Corsages are worn on the right by the mother of the bride, mother of the groom, grandmothers, sisters, sister-in-laws, spouses of the groomsmen, and any other involved females.
Floral Arrangements at the Wedding
Flowers can also be situated at the ceremony. Floral arrangements should complement the bride's bouquet. Place flowers at the entrance to the ceremony, on the pew ends (or on the back of seats), on the alter (or the table to be used for signing) an in the arches or doorways. At the reception, place flowers at the entrance, on staircases and balconies, the gift table and if desired, as centerpieces on the tables. The bridal bouquet and wedding party flowers can be placed on the bridal table in a floral display.
Some reception venues such as hotels and restaurants often include wedding floral arrangments as part of their overall wedding services. Others may make a separate charge - be sure to ask. A lot of venues will allow you to provide your own wedding flowers and floral decorations. The venue management should be consulted to arrange a convenient time to set up the displays which will not inconvenience the catering arrangements.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Theme Ideas
Old Movie:
Renting an old-fashioned popcorn machine or creating a soda and coffee bar help add that extra touch for a red-carpet theme.
Garden:
Wedding favours with a garden theme are seed packets for herbs, flowers, or vegetables.
Country Western:
Plan a shotgun wedding with a country western theme. Decorations are very easy to make or buy. Thrift stores can be perfect places find boot-shaped vases, country hats and shirts, or other western items for decorations. For music you can play country-western CDs or hire a country trio or band.
Wine:
For those of you into wine, a wine-themed wedding can be a great ideas. You can hire a sommelier to put together a flight of wine for a reception tasting, or choose wines that mean something to the both of you. Perhaps the first bottle you ordered at a restaurant. Or a champagne dated the year you met. Decorations can include grapevines, wine bottles, or posters of wine regions. For wedding favours you can give your guests a bottle of wine with a personalized label of the brie an groom.
Sports:
No matter what type of sports you are into, you can turn it into a wedding theme. You could have a theme of a certain sport, such as golf or baseball, and decorate with items from these sports, with weding favours reflecting the sport given to guests. Or, you could celebrate a certain team. If you wanted to go totally casual, the bride and groom can dress in attire from the sport, such as basketball jerseys, with all the guest dressing in costume as well. As for the bouquet that the bride throws? Maybe instead of a bouquet she'll throw a football or toss a baseball.
Las Vegas:
Hire a few poker, roulette an craps tables and a few Vegas-style dealers and you have yourself a Las Vegas-themed wedding. Throw in an Elvis impersonator and you have yourself a wild Vegas-theme wedding. In most large cities there are companies which rent out tables and dealers, as well as any number of Elvis impersonators to choose from. For wedding favours consider a pack of cards with the bride and groom's picture.
Beach:
Whatever time of year, beach-themed weddings are always fun and exciting. They can a a feeling of tropical heat, a winters day, or the charm of a sea of summer wedding path. Decorate your wedding reception with a beach theme is easy and inexpensive, and only some elements can go a long way.
Creating the oceans in miniature masterpiece! Put a little sand and shells, small fish in a bowl and add water. Then, place a floating candle in the bowl for a romantic heart. You can use white or coloured candles, or you can try floating candles shaped shells. If you do not want candles, place flowers or tropical small boats floating on the water instead.
The good thing about a Hawaiian or beach-theme wedding is the amount of decorations you can find. You can make your own paper leis or paper palm trees, or fin Hawaiian-themed items anywhere. Be sure to check the local thrift stores for anything tropical - dishware, shirts, dresses, etc. Just make sure all the decorations, as well as the attire, scream "BEACH". And, you can cut own on the cost of champagne and serve Mai Tai's or other tropical drinks.
Just remember if you're having a beach-theme wedding during the winter to hold it inoors. Those slinky Hawaiian dresses and breezy Hawaiian shirts can get a little cold in the wind and snow!
Renting an old-fashioned popcorn machine or creating a soda and coffee bar help add that extra touch for a red-carpet theme.
Garden:
Wedding favours with a garden theme are seed packets for herbs, flowers, or vegetables.
Country Western:
Plan a shotgun wedding with a country western theme. Decorations are very easy to make or buy. Thrift stores can be perfect places find boot-shaped vases, country hats and shirts, or other western items for decorations. For music you can play country-western CDs or hire a country trio or band.
Wine:
For those of you into wine, a wine-themed wedding can be a great ideas. You can hire a sommelier to put together a flight of wine for a reception tasting, or choose wines that mean something to the both of you. Perhaps the first bottle you ordered at a restaurant. Or a champagne dated the year you met. Decorations can include grapevines, wine bottles, or posters of wine regions. For wedding favours you can give your guests a bottle of wine with a personalized label of the brie an groom.
Sports:
No matter what type of sports you are into, you can turn it into a wedding theme. You could have a theme of a certain sport, such as golf or baseball, and decorate with items from these sports, with weding favours reflecting the sport given to guests. Or, you could celebrate a certain team. If you wanted to go totally casual, the bride and groom can dress in attire from the sport, such as basketball jerseys, with all the guest dressing in costume as well. As for the bouquet that the bride throws? Maybe instead of a bouquet she'll throw a football or toss a baseball.
Las Vegas:
Hire a few poker, roulette an craps tables and a few Vegas-style dealers and you have yourself a Las Vegas-themed wedding. Throw in an Elvis impersonator and you have yourself a wild Vegas-theme wedding. In most large cities there are companies which rent out tables and dealers, as well as any number of Elvis impersonators to choose from. For wedding favours consider a pack of cards with the bride and groom's picture.
Beach:
Whatever time of year, beach-themed weddings are always fun and exciting. They can a a feeling of tropical heat, a winters day, or the charm of a sea of summer wedding path. Decorate your wedding reception with a beach theme is easy and inexpensive, and only some elements can go a long way.
Creating the oceans in miniature masterpiece! Put a little sand and shells, small fish in a bowl and add water. Then, place a floating candle in the bowl for a romantic heart. You can use white or coloured candles, or you can try floating candles shaped shells. If you do not want candles, place flowers or tropical small boats floating on the water instead.
The good thing about a Hawaiian or beach-theme wedding is the amount of decorations you can find. You can make your own paper leis or paper palm trees, or fin Hawaiian-themed items anywhere. Be sure to check the local thrift stores for anything tropical - dishware, shirts, dresses, etc. Just make sure all the decorations, as well as the attire, scream "BEACH". And, you can cut own on the cost of champagne and serve Mai Tai's or other tropical drinks.
Just remember if you're having a beach-theme wedding during the winter to hold it inoors. Those slinky Hawaiian dresses and breezy Hawaiian shirts can get a little cold in the wind and snow!
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Who says what in the speeches at your wedding? Ensure you have your bases covered!
You and your fiance will decide on the toastmaster or master of ceremonies. This should be a close friend to you, most often very close with the bride, and someoen who is good at speaking in front of people. The groom's father, the bride and the maid of honour may also present speeches. If so, then the general order of the speeches is as follows:
- the toastmaster or master of ceremonies
- father of the bride
- father of the groom
- the groom
- the bride
- the best man
- the maid of honour
Speeches are traditionally commenced following the meal at the reception, before dessert.
The Toastmaster or Master of Ceremonies
The toastmaster will announce the commencement of the speeches, and introduce and invite each speaker to come to the microphone.
Father of the Bride/Groom
The fathers traditionally have the first opportunity for speeches. You and your finance may also choose a close family friend to say a few words.
The father of the bride will express his pride in his daughter, and often adds a personal touch with a story from her childhood.
The father of the groom welcomes the bride into her new family, and adds an anecdote from the groom's past.
The fathers wish the newlyweds happiness in the future and toasts the newly married couple.
The Groom
The groom will reply to the father of the brides' toast on behalf of himself andhis new wife. He will thank the father for his toast and also thank the guests for being there and sharing in this special day.
To comply with wedding etiquette, the speeches will include a thank you to both sets of parents and the bridal party. This is the time to present any gifts or flowers to the parents and wedding party. The groomwill finish the speech with a compliment and toast to the bridesmaids.
The Bride
The bride may wish to present a speech as well. If so, she will thank the guests again for coming and the parents. The bride will also thank the bridal party, compliment the groom and propose a toast.
If you wish, the bride and groom can do their speeches together, to be sure you cover your bases and that the speeches aren't too repetitive.
The Best Man
The best man's speech will compliment both the bride and groom. The best man is then responsible for reading the telegrams, if there are any. Today, telegrams tend to incorporatejokes and funny messages from absent family and friends. The best man must consider the guests, and be tactful and considerate before reading all parts outloud.
The best man will finish the speech with a toast to the bride and groom.
The Maid of Honour
If the maid of honour presents a speech, she will thank the bride and ushers and also present a toast of her choice.
The toastmaster will then thank everyone for their attention and traditionally announce the cutting of the cake, or next event.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)