Wedding Planning Step by Step

By Avis Shiveler Brangan

Types of bouquets
Arm bouquet: A bouquet that is held loosely in one arm in a horizontal position

Cascade: As the name suggests, a bouquet that spills forward to create the effect of a waterfall of flowers

Hand-tied bouquet: A bouquet that is fastened together with a ribbon rather than tightly wired

Nosegay: A round upright bouquet of flowers clustered together tightly, generally with the stems in a holder supplied with a small amount of water to keep them fresh

Pomander: A tightly constructed bouquet of flowers, usually shaped like a ball or heart, and covered on all sides with blossoms; usually carried on a ribbon around the wrist, also frequently hung above an alter or doorway

Teardrop: A tight cascade bouquet in the shape of a teardrop

Wired: A bouquet where the stem of every flower is individually wired into a certain shape, such as a heart, a circle, or even a pocketbook

Some flowers are available virtually “year-round”, while others are more seasonal and may be expensive if you order them “out of season.”

Generally available “all twelve months of the year” . . baby’s breath . . cornflower . . delphinium . . gardenia . . lily . . orchid . . rose . . snapdragon . . stephanotis . . carnation . . and the chrysanthemum

Spring flowers . . apple blossom . . calla lily . . daffodil . . dogwood . . forget-me-not . . freesia . . geranium . . iris . . jasmine . . jonquil . . larkspur . . lilac . . narcissus . . peony . . sweet pea . . tulip . . and violet.

Summer flowers . . aster . . bachelor button . . calla lily . . cosmos . . iris . . larkspur . . Queen Anne’s lace . . sweet pea . . tuberose . . and zinnia

Fall flowers . . aster . . dahlia . . Shasta daisy . . tuberose . . zinnia . . and the sunflower

Winter flowers . . acacia . . calla lily . . camellia . . forget-me-not . . holly . . iris . . sweet pea . . tulip . . and the poinsettia

Flowers that won’t wilt (hardy flowers that will keep their shape and will hold up beautifully, even under the sunniest circumstances): sweet pea . . aster . . chrysanthemum. . marigold . . zinnia . . mini calla lily . . dahlia . . lisianthus . . sunflower . . and the hydrangea

Your bridal bouquet should not be “the throw away bouquet.” Have the florist make a second smaller bouquet for this tradition. Also, if you wish to have your wedding bouquet preserved those plans should be researched and set into motion weeks before your wedding so you know what to do to preserve your bouquet’s color and freshness.

The Groom’s boutonniere is usually constructed from one of the feature flowers in the Bride’s bouquet but it is not a “must do.”

Good advice . . if you are considering ordering flowers from one of the internet flower companies then I strongly suggest that you have “a trial run” first (order some flowers for someone’s birthday or for a party three to six months in advance of your wedding). Why? Because this will give you’re the opportunity to look at the quality of the flowers . . if the delivery date is met . . and the level of customer service available.

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