Flora l Magaz ine Introducing our new little Wedding Flowers Magazine

So excited as I’ve not done anything like this before so

here it is my guide to help you new brides on how to choose your flowers, the time of year and the latest news

on our weddings we have enjoyed being part of.

I hope you enjoy this little publication and any thoughts or comments are greatly appreciated on our facebook page

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Your Wedding Planning your Flowers

First of all you will need to check your Florist is available for your date. Many florists can be booked well in

advanced and may only take 1 booking a day.

Once you have checked make a list of flowers you like it’s always good to have many options, as a certain flower may not be available on your Wedding Date.

Gather together all your ideas and if you have a certain style you would like this will help the florist to come up

with the design that is perfect for you.

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The Consultation

In your consultation the things you need to discuss is colour scheme, your dress, and bridesmaid’s dresses as these are the main factors for the design of your

bouquet the bridesmaid’s.

A good wedding florist will talk to you in depth about the type of styles would be suitable for your dress before going into any other details.

Flowers are natural products and trying to match the exact shade can be quite

difficult, as a certain variety of rose may be the right shade the time you discuss your flowers but on the day of your wedding can be lighter of darker. It is best to

discus another way of bringing the specified colour into your designs.

Looking through a florist's portfolio is a good way to get an idea of their style. However, it's even better to see real samples of their work. Watch out for attention to detail - are the flowers fresh and is the ribbon binding the bouquet stems tight? This level of care is vital and will make all the difference to your wedding flowers.

You also need to a have a rough idea on how many items of flowers are needed i.e. Table Arrangements, Buttonholes, Corsages, Bridesmaids, Thank You Bouquets

and any other Arrangements needed around your church or venue

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Booking Your Flowers

If you have a budget then let your florist know as they can be flexible perhaps introducing different flowers especially if your

require large arrangements. You can always re-use the flowers i.e. from the church to the venue. If any displays are being moved check your florist can deliver, however could be extra cost for

delivery and set up.

All florist will require a deposit to secure the date generally around 20% from the total cost of your quotation and full payment is

required at least 1 month before the day of the Wedding. I always ask for the bride to come and finalize their wedding flowers a month before the wedding to check all amount of

buttonhole’s, arrangements are correct.

Then sit back and relax and look forward to your special day.

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+ 1 Month to go!

Hold a final meeting with your florist to run through the details of your order. Check flower delivery times and details with your wedding venues and make sure that there will be plenty of time to set up - also check when items have to be removed. Make sure the florist has the correct delivery addresses and phone numbers and advise them of the wedding venues delivery schedule. Ask your florist the best way to store your wedding flowers - If your flowers are going to be delivered some time before you need them make sure you know how to keep them fresh. Payments - Check with your florist when final payment will be made.

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Floral Ideas Just a little taster of some ideas

Something Different

Why go for the traditional hand tied when you can have something different and eye-catching.

Don’t get me wrong I love all hand-tide but sometimes they can look generic.

If you are the type of bride who wants something a bit different you can accessorize to theme your dress, venue or theme.

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Modern Urns

Instead of pedestal arrangements why not choose something in a beautiful container?

Florists have the most amazing suppliers to choose from. We use only the best and always get quirky containers.

You can really show the flowers off and it’s so dramatic at your chosen venue.

No Veil?

Have you decided not to have a veil but feel you should have something?

Headdresses are really in fashion at the moment and there is some a lovely creation to be made.

Talk through with your florist how your hair will be and they can design the style of floral headpiece suitable for you.

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Tonia’s Wedding

Tonia's Wedding was in July, she came in with the swatch of the Bridesmaids material and I new instantly which rose to go with. Blue Curiosa Rose's the perfect shade.

Megan’s Wedding

Megan new exactly what she wanted which was spring, Vintage style? So I included Ranunculus, Tete Tete's, Yellow Freesia, White Veronica, a couple of yellow roses, touched with Viburum Snow Ball and foraged blossoms.

Ruth’s Wedding

Ruth came into Boutique Paeony with just over a Month before her wedding and she knew exactly what she wanted. However I have never gone as far as Ripley Castle before but as she was so wonderful I agreed and it was beautiful.

Amy’s Wedding

I so adored this wedding Amy was very open with what she wanted and left it to me to choose the flowers. She new her colour scheme so I just chose what flowers was in Season. I hope

you like the selection I chosen?

Real Wedding Recently made Here are some examples of previous wedding made by us.

You can view all these weddings on my Blog paeonyfloraldesign.blogspot.co.uk

Thank You for reading x

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