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Delve Into Deeper Meaning With Your Choice Of Wedding Flowers

Bridal bouquets are extremely symbolic and floral decorations an important feature of any wedding. With so many types, colors and combinations to choose from, the decision is not always an easy one. Spoilt for choice? Why not tap into the deeper meaning behind your wedding flowers.

Personal Significance

Sometimes the perfect wedding flowers are the ones that reflect an important moment in your relationship. Add a touch of nostalgic symbolism to your wedding bouquet with the same type of flowers as your spouse-to-be gave you on your first date or on your engagement, Childhood sweethearts? Then why not chose flowers that you wore on prom corsage as a representation of your journey together. Flowers acquire personal meaning as events unfold so if in doubt about the type of flowers you want in your wedding you can always look for inspiration from the past.

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Old Meanings

Back in the Victorian era when women wore corsets people assigned meaning to flowers. Something as simple as giving a flower took on deeper significance because flowers conveyed different connotations. Even though this was quite some time ago, there can still be significance in adapting their beliefs on the meaning of flowers.

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While not everyone will be able to understand all the nuances that the flowers convey, that is no reason for the interested bride to steer clear of tradition.

Individual Flower Meanings

Emotions are complicated and the feelings that craft a relationship are equally complicated. The formalized meanings that flowers convey cover a broad spectrum of possibilities.

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To name but just a few of the many flowers out there, the delicate red amaryllis plant, with its “worth beyond beauty” symbolism could, for example, be a welcome addition to any mixed flower bouquet. Believed to represent love and loyal love, carnations and chrysanthemums are also great flowers with which to celebrate your upcoming vows. The iris another popular choice, yellow conveys the passion of a relationship, while blue proffers hope for the future.

Out of all flowers, one of the most popular is of course the ultra feminine red rose, well known for its strong connection with true love. As symbolic as the red rose has come to be however, don’t forget that there are an array of other colors also on offer. Orange roses are associated with passion and desire, and pink roses convey friendship. Why not mix it up and enjoy a bouquet that is bursting with deeper meanings.

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There are no rules despite traditional negative connotations with flowers such as yellow carnations that are believed to represent a feeling of disdain. If you happen to like them or they hold special meaning for you and your groom, project your own symbolism onto them and give them a new lease of life.

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Mary Potter takes great pride in her flower garden, and is quick to share tips and tricks with anyone who’ll listen. She loves creating centerpieces for special occasions and she currently writes about wedding bouquets for http://www.theflowerexchange.com

Springtime Wedding Flowers for a Countryside Wedding

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Springtime has finally arrived, and what a beautiful time of year it is. The snow is melting, and soon enough a whole range of flowers will be in full bloom. If you are planning on saying your vows somewhere in the countryside this spring or the next, let’s look at some popular springtime wedding flowers that stand out from the rest.

Daisies

Both the Shasta Daisy and the Gerber Daisy are phenomenal flowers that scream spring while adding a certain rustic charm to any affair. The Shasta Daisy often evokes feelings of nostalgia and innocence from when you were young playing, ‘he loves me – he loves me not’. The Gerber Daisy, is a bit more chic and elegant but both types of daisies being flowers that make people smile and feel youthful, either would work beautifully for a spring wedding.

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Violets

Add warmth and color to your wedding ceremony and reception by incorporating African Violets into your special event. African Violets are a symbol of friendship and loyalty, two very important virtues you want in a partner. Plant African Violets into small pots, and use them as part of your wedding décor. Give them at the end of the wedding to your guests as party favors. To add a real splash of color to your dress, a dainty bouquet of African violets will certainly do the trick.

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Hydrangeas

Hydrangeas come in different colors, such as blue, lavender, white, and green. They are extremely popular in wedding bouquets, centerpieces, and are even used to decorate the wedding cake. Blue hydrangeas up against the bride-to-be’s white wedding dress is stunning, and the same goes for these beauties on a white wedding cake.

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Tulips

Tulips are the epitome of springtime. Add vibrant splashes of color to your wedding by having your bridesmaids carry colorful tulip inspired bouquets. If you aren’t into having too many bright colors, opt for one color of tulip such as white or pink. Tulips are also extremely affordable and take little effort to look amazing. Throw a few tulips into a mason jar, and you have a perfect countryside centerpiece.

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Finding flowers for your wedding that are in season will not only save you and your fiancé quite a bit of money, but will add quite a bit of flair to your festivities. Think about using some of your flowers as wedding favors as well. Share the spring love!

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Jen Anderson graduated from Emerson College where she studied writing, literature, & publishing. She is currently a freelance writer, as well as running her own handmade card business in the Aspen, Colorado area. Check her cards out at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/CardsfromCO

Add A Sprinkling Of Springtime To Your Easter Wedding

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For all you spring lovers who are getting ready for your Easter wedding, what a beautiful season to get married in. It is hard to ignore the magic in the air as it gets warmer outside and flowers begin to bloom; a perfect time in which to walk down the aisle and start your new chapter in life as husband and wife.

Pastel colored bridesmaid dresses

Pops of pastel colors are ideal for spring and summer weddings, especially ones falling on or near to Easter weekend. You could choose the same soft color for all of your special ladies to sport, or let them each dazzle in their own pastel choice and style. Think: yellow, pink, lilac, blue, green or even terracotta. Don’t be afraid to mix and match. Have fun with your accessories and add even more pops of color to your already vibrant party. Pair pastels with classics such as strands of pearls, nude heels and bright flowers.

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Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair

Wearing seasonal spring flowers in your hair is a timeless look that is both stunning and very feminine. Let out the wild side in you by allowing your hair to flow loose with a boho-chic flower crown or embrace your inner flower child and choose to wear your favorite flower for a delicate springtime touch. If you’d like to let everyone else in on the fun, choose flowers for all of your bridesmaids too. Need further inspiration?

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Easter dishes

When I think of what I will be eating and drinking on Easter, a smile comes across my face. There’s nothing I love more than a savory elegant Easter Feast. Chefs always recommend celebrating what’s in season: steamed artichokes with tarragon mayonnaise, marmalade-glazed ham, scalloped potatoes with leeks, oven roasted asparagus, lemon cake, & sugar cookie bunnies. Doesn’t that just sound delicious? Hopefully the weather will be nice and you can even celebrate outdoors.

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Have an easter egg hunt

A definite for the young and young at heart, an Easter egg hunt will even have the adults getting involved. Want to give your guests something to remember your special day by? Give them cute bags to collect their eggs in and scatter your hunt with fun wedding memorabilia for them to find along the way.

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Hopefully these ideas have you inspired you, and have you and your fiancé excited about the fun to be had at a spring wedding that falls on or around Easter! Enjoy!

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Flower Power! 5 Inspirational Floral DIY Wedding Ideas

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For all of you DIY ladies out there who love everything floral and want lots of it at your wedding, this post is for you. We are here to give you 5 relatively easy floral DIY wedding projects that you can incorporate into your wedding ceremony and reception.

Flowers in Mason Jars

Mason jars are very popular on the wedding scene, and it’s no surprise that many people like to use them as vases for their flower arrangements. Use traditional clear mason jars as vases or get really crafty and dye your mason jars by using food coloring and modge podge. You can also hang your flower arrangements in the mason jars on the chairs along the aisle of your ceremony. For a rustic look, wrap the mason jars in natural colored twine.

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Floating candle & flower centerpieces

Float tea candles in water filled bowls and vases. Choose the rose color of your choice and sprinkle the rose petals in the water. You can also sprinkle the rose petals on the tables around the bottom of the bowls or vases. If you are having a winter wedding around the holidays, try putting cranberries & sprigs of ivy into your floating candle centerpiece. They turn out very well, add a great pop of color while looking festive.

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Fresh Flower Crowns

If you’re a flower child, this is an absolute must to help you embrace your freer spirit. All you are going to need are scissors, assorted fresh flowers, and floral wire. Babysbreath is cheap and always looks great. You’ll want to bend the floral wire into the shape of a crown to fit the size of your head, then wrap the wire around the base of a fresh flower leaving a tail at the end. Repeat using another fresh flower.

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Paper Flower Boutonniere

Craft colorful paper flower boutonnieres out of crepe paper or tissue paper for the men in your wedding. If you have a favorite flower, you can make imitation paper flowers that mimic the real deal. Look at Pinterest to get some ideas as to what is popular and what seems to fit into your wedding theme. Many people use paper flowers to decorate their white weddings cakes as well.

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Place Cards with Flowers

I recently went to a wedding where they attached sprigs of lavender to each place card. The place card had my name written in calligraphy. It smelled lovely, and went along with the rustic theme and color palette of the wedding beautifully. You could attach other fresh herbs to the place card, it is completely up to you. Dried flowers would also work nicely.

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Hopefully these five floral DIY inspiration ideas will get you started on the right path to a lovely wedding day full of lots of flowers and love.

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Wedding Flowers To Avoid

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The wedding day is one of the most important day in our life. Perhaps , you have dreamed about this day , since you were a small girl. You have imagined how perfect your wedding dress will be and how beautiful the ceremony will be. Probably, many times you have imagined yourself walking down the aisle , wearing a stunning white dress.

When you are preparing for this special day , be creative and picture how your wedding day should look like. Have a clear image of the flowers you want to choose for decorating and what your bouquet must look like. Truth is, a very important part of the wedding day is flowers. When you are walking down the aisle, you have to hold the most beautiful bouquet in your hands.

Flowers can make your wedding exceptionally elegant and are a great decoration as well. We have all seen how beautiful a wedding is, when there are lots of flowers and the bride holds a stunning bouquet in her hands. Although , all flowers are remarkably dazzling and bring elegance to your wedding day , not all flowers can be used in a bouquet for that special day.

Artificial Flowers

Truth is , these flowers are beautiful , but these in particular are wedding flowers to avoid for your wedding day. A bouquet of beautiful flowers on your wedding day should bring style and elegance and make the day even more gorgeous. However, artificial flowers can not do that , but rather they will make your wedding somehow cheap looking.

Fresh flowers, on the other hand, add a grace to your wedding and make it one of a kind , just like the flowers you choose should be unique.

Lilies

Undoubtedly, lilies are exceptionally beautiful and they are very good for Valentine’s Day gifts. However, they are not so good choice for your wedding day , because of their fragrance. Besides, these flowers are extremely fragile and can be very easily damaged.

If you want to have some elegant flowers on your wedding day , a better choice are orchids , rather than lilies. White orchids are just as beautiful and stylish flowers as lilies , and they are appropriate for a special day like your wedding ceremony. Besides, orchids represent the purity and innocence of a woman, and their elegant white colors, makes these flowers perfect for your special day.

Hydrangeas

If you want to have hydrangeas on your wedding day, you should only use them for decoration and keep them in water all the time. Don’t use hydrangeas for your bouquet,no matter how stunning they might look. These flowers need water , so you cannot use them for your bouquet.

Blue and pink hydrangea for instance, can make the perfect decoration for your wedding ceremony, bringing more color to that special day.

When choosing the flowers for your wedding day, remember that they should match the theme of your wedding. Your wedding is not an ordinary party , but it should be tastefully organized in small details. Being so beautiful and elegant, flowers are a great part of your wedding and should be carefully chosen. They should also express your feelings and perfectly match your ceremony.

Truth is , choosing the ideal flowers for the wedding day is not an easy task, which is why most brides prefer hiring a wedding planner . Wedding planners are the people , who can organize the whole ceremony , from decorations to the bouquet you are going to hold in your hands, when walking down the aisle. However, this is your special day, the day you have always dreamed about and waited for.

This post was written by Izzy Smith on behalf of flowerdelivery.org.uk/. Izzy often contributes in the wedding community writing about wedding flowers.

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Category Archives: Flowers & Floral Design

Delve Into Deeper Meaning With Your Choice Of Wedding Flowers

Springtime Wedding Flowers for a Countryside Wedding

Add A Sprinkling Of Springtime To Your Easter Wedding

Flower Power! 5 Inspirational Floral DIY Wedding Ideas

Wedding Flowers To Avoid