As you plan your wedding, do not forget to arrange for flowers. The blossoms you choose should depend on a lot of factors, including the colors of your wedding and your budget. Before you make any decisions regarding wedding flowers, check out these tips.
Do Some Research
If you are not sure where to begin, start browsing wedding magazines, circling pictures of flowers that you like. You can show this to your florist or wedding planner so you have a good chance of getting the flowers you really want. Of course, if you are well versed in the world of flowers and have always had an image of your perfect wedding bouquet, you can skip this step.
You then need to think about what you need the flowers for. If you are having a traditional wedding, you will need the bridal bouquet in addition to bouquets for your bridesmaids. You will also likely need boutonnieres or corsages for the groomsmen and any special guests, such as your parents and grandparents.
Your next step involves deciding where you will put flowers during the ceremony and reception. At the very least, you will probably want some blossoms at the end of each pew or seating row, plus some around the space where you will be saying your vows. For the reception, you might want flowers at each table, or at least in large vases placed throughout the room.
Take Color Into Consideration
You should choose the wedding dress and bridesmaid dresses before you pick your wedding flowers. In addition, consider the colors that will be in the areas where you say your vows and have the reception. This way, the colors of the blossoms you choose will complement the hues of your wedding. For instance, if you have a traditional white wedding dress and the bridesmaid dresses will also have some white incorporated, consider roses, sweet peas, orchids, lilies of the valley, jasmines, gardenias, or snowdrops.
If your wedding colors include pink, you can’t go wrong with roses, peonies, sweet peas, tulips, lilies, or carnations. Weddings that feature lots of yellow should include flowers like gerberas, lilies, freesias, tulips, sunflowers, or daffodils. If red is included in your wedding colors, consider roses, dahlias, gerberas, or poinsettias. And if your wedding colors are closer to lavender, choose hydrangeas, lilacs, irises, lavenders, or anemones.
Choose the Right Flowers for the Climate
When you pick your flowers, try to choose the types that grow locally. This way, you can avoid having to have them shipped to you, making them as fresh and inexpensive as possible. Of course, in Singapore, you can’t go wrong with orchids, and you’ll find them everywhere.
However, you have other options when it comes to flowers that thrive in Singapore’s tropical climate. Some examples of local flowers include the Bengal trumpet, desert rose, African tulip, buttercup, orange bird of paradise, Mexican petunia, and water lily.
Keep Your Budget In Mind
Just like everything else you buy for your wedding day, you need to make sure your flowers can fit into your budget. It would be a shame if you splurged on your flowers and had to cut down on catering costs or cancel your photographer. Once you figure out how much you can spend on flowers, let your florist know so he or she can show you what you can afford.
If your budget is particularly low, consider making the flower arrangements yourself, perhaps with the help of friends or relatives. This way, you only have to pay for the flowers. To save a little more money, you can pick one or two expensive flowers and then mix them with lots of more affordable blooms. Also, try to choose the most fragrant options, such as lilies, jasmines, sweet peas, or hyacinths. This will help the room smell like there are tons of flowers in it, even when there is just a minimal amount.
Above all, keep your personal preferences in mind to make sure you get the wedding flowers you have always wanted!
