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[W254]Wedding Decorations And Flowers

by Grant Carroll, Gra

When it comes to wedding flowers and decorations, the best way to pulling off a look that works really lies in the planning. Since there are no rules when it comes to wedding flowers, it really is all about what the couple, well mainly the bride, wants and can afford. Decorating options are limited only by the imagination and even the most outrageous floral images can be made to fit practically any budget, if you're willing to research the many options and ideas that are out there.Your bridal party can get involved to help generate new ideas which you probably have never thought about. Besides, being a help to the bride is part of their responsibilities so why not get them involved. Don't expect the groom to help. Begin planning your wedding flowers well in advance of your wedding date. Six to 12 months in advance is the best time to begin preparation. Most brides want the wedding flowers to complement the overall color scheme and wedding theme, so you will want to keep your floral choice in mind when making decisions about the wedding attire. Great places to look for ideas for your bouquet are bridal magazines. They are full of pictures of creative bridal bouquets. Also think about the types of flowers that will be in season at the time of your wedding. Flowers that are in season will be readily available and will help to keep the cost down.Remember, besides boutonnières and bouquets for the wedding party, you can also make flowers and decorations part of the wedding ceremony and wedding reception. Bows for the pews, altar arrangements head table, cake table and gift table, as well as centerpieces for all the guest tables should be considered. These will definitely add to your costs, but they're also areas where you can really get creative.If cost-control is an issue, why not have the bridal bouquet do double-duty as head table decorations or perhaps the gift or cake table? This is a great way to use the bouquets which are usually put down once the formal photographs are over. Using less expensive balloons or candles as centerpieces is another way to reduce cost. Making your own pew bows can be fun and a cost saver even if you are not good at crafts. Reducing the number of flowers in your arrangements will also lower the cost on your arrangements. Using greenery, baby's breath and tulle as fillers can reduce the number of flowers you use in your arrangements which in turn will cut your floral cost.It is clear that it all in the planning. Once you've got the wedding flowers and decorations figured out, you just need to find a florist capable of turning your thoughts into reality. It's important to select a florist early on because there's a limit to how much even the best florist can handcraft. When you sign a contract with the florist you choose, make sure that you read over the contract carefully. Things to look at are the number and type of arrangements you agreed on, the type of flowers to be used as well as the details on the delivery. Make a record of the amount of the deposit as well as the payment schedule.

Here are some aspects to consider when deciding on what decorations to be used in the wedding:

* Mood

Will the wedding be formal or casual? Do you want it to be traditional or contemporary? This will help in deciding what candles, flowers, balloons, and other venue enhancements will you be needing.

* Color Scheme

Consider the main color to be used for the decorations. This may be the couple's favorite color, a color that can be associated with their hobby or the color that is preferred during the season. Make sure that the color of the decorations will go well with what the members of the entourage and the guests will be wearing.

* Site

Take pictures of the wedding site as early as possible so that you can check the pictures while considering a decorating idea.

* Time

Usually, decorations can only be set at the church and at the reception within one to two hours before the event. Therefore, you must consider decorations that don't take much time to mount. Also, these decorations should also be taken down right after the event.

* Guests

Consider how many will attend the wedding reception and how big is the site. With the number of guests that you will be having, can you still set-up bigger decorations that will take some floor space?

If you have a large number of guests, you may just want to set-up floor decorations near the stage and dance floor where most of the program will take place. Also, you might want to opt for smaller but finely detailed table decorations.

Also consider if there will be kids who will be attending the wedding reception. Kids may get bored during the program and start playing with the decorations that can cause an unsightly mess. So you may just get decorations that are not so fragile.

Another tip, if you will be having several kids as guests, you may have a kids area, where they can mingle with other kids and where the decorations and food are more suited for their age.

* Budget

Improperly chosen decorating ideas will not look well even if these cost much. Also, choosing just two or three decorating ideas, as long as these are implemented well can make a ceremony and reception look lavish.

Also, it is not necessary to buy every item that will be used as decorations. Some professional decorators can give you information on vases, mirrors, table centerpieces, dried flower arrangements, arc ways, pedestals and plants that will only be used for one day.

With these, just adding a few candles, laces and fresh flowers will make your wedding site and reception exquisite.

A final budgeting advice, check with the wedding rite venue director if there are other weddings that will take place during the day. If so, you may want to coordinate with the couple that will be using the venue before or after you. The may agree with your decorating ideas or add some of their own, and agree to just split the decorating expenses with you.

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