Whether your preference is for roses and peonies, or something a little more rustic, the first step you need to take is finding your colour scheme and if any flowers have a special meaning to you. For example, if you book a wedding at Woodstock’s old stables —with its exposed wooden beams— you might opt for a bunch of Gypsophila paired alongside some Avalanche Roses to create your fairy-tale aesthetic. A wedding at Ox Pasture Hall in the heart of Summer, however, might take its influence from the brilliant Scarborough Sea around the corner or match the rose-wreathed pergolas that line their gardens. The right florist can order and arrange whatever flowers or colours you need regardless of the season — all you need to do is to have a real idea of your personal style as a starting point.
TRENDS
While we expect most of 2024’s weddings to revolve around bright pinks, olive greens, and rusty shades these aren’t a requirement. Thousands of brides tend to return to what we call ‘traditional colours’ every year where they prioritise earthy tones like white, blush, and cream. If you’re still struggling to envisage your colour scheme, social media platforms like Pinterest and Instagram can be another great source of inspiration — searching for even the simplest of phrases like #weddingflowers can throw up millions of posts.
FINDING A FLORIST
The idea of producing a fluent floral style — that corresponds with the rest of your wedding day— might seem like a daunting process at first, however, those fears will evaporate as soon you find a florist you can trust. All you need is an expert who understands your vision and can match it to make the perfect arrangements for you. Almost effortlessly they’ll be able to use those flowers that will complement your look across all its many applications— from bouquets, boutonnières, ceremony arrangements, reception centrepieces, and the floral details on your cake.
Just make sure you’re prepared for that first meeting, the last thing you want is confusion between your vision and the person in charge of putting it into practice. If you have the time you could even put together a mood board with examples of themes and colours you’d like to see included. Then there’s the issue of your budget — explaining your budget in full will allow your florist to recommend exactly what’s best for you.
BUDGET SAVING
One of the best ways to save a little on price is by choosing flowers that are in season for your big day. The blooms will be easier to get hold of and have the benefit of being in the peak of their beauty, giving the best quality.
Another great tip to consider is to recreate the same arrangements in and around your venue so that you’ll have to purchase fewer flowers. The designs for the ceremony room or church could be taken and placed at the reception venue.
Superstitious mind surrounding your Big Day?
Allowing an odd number of blooms to be crafted into a bouquet is considered lucky. Odd numbers of stems in a floral arrangement are favourable because even numbers are considered to bring bad luck. Whereas many flowers have bold and beautiful meanings your florist will direct you to making the perfect choices surrounding meaning by putting appeal into how your arrangements can represent a personal touch to you.
For more on weddings make sure to pick up a copy of the January 2024 Your Local Link magazine to read our bumper SEVEN-page feature on weddings in Yorkshire.
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