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Friday, October 12, 2012

Your Wedding Flowers - What Are Your Choices?

Your wedding flowers usually associate with your wedding theme. When most of us envision wedding flowers we think of more traditional choices, but there are literally thousands of flower choices that work very well for wedding bouquets, ceremonies and receptions.

Here are just a few flower variations you think. We have divided them by color to help make it easier to fit your theme.

Yellows / ORANGES

Dahlia - a late summer and fall bloom known for its variety of colors. Very affordable and they work great in centerpieces and bouquets.

Asclepia Beatix - very small flowers that much punch to throw! A 1 "hybrid flower that works well in low arrangements.

Tulip - there are several tulip variants and plenty of color variety. Very affordable and they work great in centerpieces and bouquets.

Ranuculus - a beautiful spring flower but prone to drooping in hot weather. It looks great mixed with other flowers.

Chinese Lantern - is known to 10-15 flowers on a stock to have so it's perfect for a focal point in centerpieces.

Sandersonia - these little bell shaped flowers work great in boutonnieres, corsages, and in flower girls baskets.

Poppy - Big, beautiful, and very affordable when purchased in the season, spring. They are definitely an eye catcher!

Black Eyed Susans - The perfect country flower for a country wedding,

Sunflower - blooms from late summer to fall and are available in a variety of colors and sizes. Very popular planted in pots.

Snapdragon - a very graceful and elegant flower that works well with simple bouquets and centerpieces. Reasonably priced, blooming in late summer.

WHITES

Flannel Flower - produces spiky star-shaped flowers that are long lasting. Perfect for both bouquets and arrangements.

Chamomile - is a common wild flower that blooms in late summer. Very refreshing and great for wreaths, centerpieces and bouquets.

Stephanotis - this year round flower is affordable and perfect for bouquets and boutonnieres.

Narcissus - blooms late winter early spring. The perfumed flowers are great for centerpieces.

Cosmos - blooms in spring and summer. Not so impressive in itself, but very glamorous when mixed with other flowers.

Snowberry - blooms late fall through December. Produces small pale fruit that works well in winter bouquets.

Dogwood - blooms in spring producing large flowers. Very nice in both bouquets and centerpieces.

Iris - many colors and varieties are available. There are iris choices for all four seasons. Very affordable with large blooms making it perfect for large arrangements.

Miniature Calla Lily - works very well in bouquets and centerpieces. There is a warning to this flower - it is toxic to dogs.

BLUES / purple

Veronica - these tiny spiked flowers add grace and elegance to bouquets and centerpieces. They mix well with round flowers.

Clematis - this vine blooms in the summer months and is available in many colors and types of varieties. It weaves nicely into wreaths,

Celosia - blooms spring through the fall of producing velvety flowers. Perfect way to add texture to bouquets and centerpieces.

Hyacinth - this fragrant flower works well on its own or in arrangements.

Anemone - blooms September to March producing a variety of bright colors. Perfect for adding some color and cheer to these drabber season.

Frittilaria - these checkered flowers are perfect for small bouquets and gifts.

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