FLOWERS ARE AN IMPORTANT part of the wedding, they help to set the tone and are a great way to add beauty and colour to the day. Even if you’re not a ‘flower person’, you’ll find there are so many different options that it will be easy to find blooms you love.

Finding your florist

When you start looking for a florist, a great place to begin your search is the internet. Browsing company websites will soon give you an excellent overview of what they can offer. Once you have a few florists in mind, nothing beats a visit to their shops to establish whether you are on the same wavelength – and it’s the easiest way to see the sort of arrangements they typically produce. As most of the work you see on display won’t be wedding-related, ask to see portfolios showcasing previous bridal bouquets.

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Finding your style

In order to find the best flowers for your wedding think of the context in which the flowers will be seen – how will your venue, the formality of the event or time of year affect your choice? Consider whether you want to have a natural posy of loosely bunched stems for the bouquet or a more traditional arrangement. If your dress and bridesmaids dresses are pastel coloured you may want to choose flowers to match, or you may prefer to bring in contrasting colour schemes, allowing your flowers to stand alone.

In season?

If you choose wisely flowers can reflect your personality, evoke a memory or enhance the colour scheme and theme of your wedding. For example, you don’t have to stick to white orchids or cream roses – why not inject a bit of colour into the proceedings with an exotic flower such as the Oriental lily? Bright colours work well in summer, pastels and citruses are great in spring, whereas rich reds, oranges and greens look fantastic in autumn – finally, darker shades and metallics tones are wonderful for winter.

In your hands

There are several different styles of bouquets, from the tightly-packed hand-tied kind (or posy arrangements) to loosely gathered longer stemmed varieties. There are also cascading options such as the teardrop shape or the one that drapes over your arm. There are lots of ways to enhance your bouquet, try decorating with pearls, crystals, foliage, grasses or add texture with organza or satin ribbon.