Pretty Petals

Wedding flowers are one of the most important elements in stylising your Wedding. Whether relaxed and casual, or glamorous and sophisticated, the flowers you choose to accessorise your dress and décor will make a considerable impact and command the attention of all the senses.

Choosing a professional floral designer to assist you is the first step in realising your floral dreams. They will confidently advise you of the design styles and flowers that most suit your desired theme. Your floral designer will suggest finishes that incorporate your colour palette and can create details that accentuate your wedding style.

Consideration is given to your gown, the bridal party attire, invitations and stationery as well as the reception décor. These components combine together to create a style palette that your floral designer can gain inspiration from. From there they can then discuss options for you to consider and suggest bouquet designs that would work perfectly to suit your brief.

It’s All About The Details

So much about weddings involves the little things, and putting effort into the finishes and colour palette of the flowers will make such a difference to your end result. Unique custom designed wedding bouquets and arrangements will promise to turn heads by adding that unbelievable wow factor to your wedding day.

Creating that oh-so-pretty look with flowers is just another day at the office for good floral designers, and creative styling is part of their job. With finishes such as lace from the bridal gown, detailed pins or brooches, crystal accessories, feathers and unique embellished accessories to choose from, your florist can complement your bouquet with special touches and decorative elements that harmonise the details of your theme.

Latest Trends

Traditionally, classic white is the most commonly chosen colour palette for wedding bouquets and while it is timeless and forever popular, try bringing a little colour into the design. Focussing on the colour palette of the bridesmaids for example, and featuring that shade throughout the flowers is a fabulous way to continue the style.

All brides-to-be have unique and interesting personalities and translating your flair through flowers is a wonderful way to showcase your style. Try incorporating some strong colours or interesting flower varieties in your floral designs.

And let’s not forget the boys! A beautifully styled boutonniere featuring the chosen colour palette of the day looks very dapper on a suit, and introducing the right ribbon detailing can help smarten the design without being too feminine.

Re-visiting classic styles and vintage inspirations such as pomander balls have become stylish again and garden style blooms such as gardenias, camellias, and stephanotis included in your bridal designs are a gorgeous way to symbolise an antique themed wedding day.

Tips To Consider Before You See Your Floral Designer:

• Have your gowns and colours in place before you start considering wedding flowers.
• Start collecting inspirational images and a folder of wedding flowers that inspire you.
• Check the seasonality of your dream flower before you set your heart on actually having it.
• Check with your ceremony and reception venue on any pre-requisites they have regarding floral arrangements or specific set-up procedures at the venue.
• Think about your floral focus of the day and if budget permits you to lash out in all areas - that’s fantastic, but if restraints are present then concentrate the flowers on one part of the day and do so in a big way.
• Bring along everything you can to your appointment with your floral designer – the entire scrapbook you have been collecting is always helpful. Make sure you take along colour swatches or images of your bridal gown.
• Try not to compromise too much on your wedding flowers as they are a huge component of the styling of the day and will feature prominently in your cherished wedding photos which will last forever.

Unstructured Rustic Posy Bouquet - Hand held posy of Tim Tam Cymbidium orchids, Rust Mokara orchids, Antique roses, Ardisia berry, Coleus leaves, dodder vine. Flowers by i-blossom | www.iblossom.com.au

Arm Spray - Arm Sheath of magnolia buds and leaves, white phaelenopsis blooms, tulips, star jasmine vine and anthurium leaves. Flowers by i-blossom | www.iblossom.com.au

Hand Held Petite Posy - Posy of jonquils, miniature cream roses, Chantilly roses with vintage lace petticoat. Flowers by i-blossom | www.iblossom.com.au

Hand Held Rose Posy - Natural stem posy of Labelle roses, Vendella roses, Icebreaker roses, and trailing Andromeda. Flowers by Mondo Floral designs | www.mondofloraldesigns.com.au

Unstructured Hand Held Bouquet - Rustic posy of Caremello and Vendella roses with ivory spray roses, magnolia foliage and ostrich feather tufts. Flowers by Mondo Floral designs | www.mondofloraldesigns.com.au

Formal Grouped Posy - Hand held bouquet of peony roses, hyacinths, Parfume de Grande roses and dusty miller. Flowers by Mondo Floral designs | www.mondofloraldesigns.com.au

Arm Spray - Cream Vendella roses with white Calla lillies bound with lace and pearl pins. Flowers by blooms of noosa | www.bloomsofnoosa.com.au

Posy Bouquet - White Akito roses with Amnesia mocha roses natural posy. Flowers by blooms of noosa | www.bloomsofnoosa.com.au

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Wedding Flowers – Seasonality & Availability

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Beautiful Blooms

That gorgeous bridal gown is ready and waiting. The most amazing pair of stiletto heels, the vintage earrings and matching necklet, all boxed away in anticipation. Your wedding day perfectly planned and filled with essential details, but what would a wedding day be without beautiful flowers?

Your wedding day is the one-day of your life where you don’t need any excuses to surround yourself with flowers. Whether you prefer timeless elegance or unique floral designs, wedding flowers can be styled to enhance your special day and highlight that soft palette of colour that creates your fairytale wedding theme.

So where do you start?

How do you choose that perfect bouquet? What flowers are best suited to your gown? Before you choose your wedding flowers, it is important to confirm some key elements. Your dress, your bridal party’s colour, styling, plus the overall theme of your wedding day should be decided.

Classic chic, casual elegance, black tie extravaganza, it’s your celebration of love, and flowers will complete the most subtle or sensational details. Other than dress styles, colours and theme, the location and month you are getting married may also impact your choice of floral designs.

Like most brides you probably have an armful of inspirational magazines, filled with hundreds of ideas. It’s a great idea to start cataloguing these  styles and details. Work towards a theme and a feel for your wedding. Start looking at wedding bouquets and floral designs that might suit the look and feel you are wanting to achieve.

Wedding flowers like fashion is diverse and individual. So designs that appeal to you and your budget will assist your floral designer to understand your vision and connect with your style.

How to choose your floral designer

The first step is choosing your florist. As with every decision you have made for your wedding day you tend to rely on the advice of that particular professional who is an expert at what they do.

Choosing your floral designer shouldn’t be any different. A good florist will guide you through the cross roads of decisions, and assist you with making the important choices. Once your floral designs are chosen, the rest of your styling will seem to fall gracefully into place.

Choosing your florist is a big decision and it is often advisable to consult with at least two floral designers prior to confirming your preferred florist.

Ask the important questions:

1. Their background and experience with wedding floral designs.
2. Request to see portfolios of their work as this is a great opportunity to see what they have previously designed and created.
3. Enquire about the delivery of your wedding flowers. It is important to be assured that your wedding flowers are handled with tender loving care. Some florists will personally deliver your wedding flowers on the day. If they are unable to do that, make sure the wedding bouquets aren’t sitting in a couriers van for hours or delivered too early on the day.
4. The cheapest quote is not necessarily the best option, there is probably a valid reason why one quotation differs largely from another. Ask your florist why.
5. Take colour swatches, inspirational concepts and ideas and any images that reflect the look you would like to achieve. Ask your designer their advice on what best matches your styling and colour themes.