18 May 2012

Wedding Inspirations  

Ceremony setting
Photo courtesy of Ohara Florist

What is a wedding without flowers? For as long as we can remember, flowers are part and parcel of weddings. Whether in abundance or on a smaller scale, they are a component that is seldom excluded, either for the ceremony or banquet.

Discuss the following with your floral designer :

• Local blooms vs imported flowers.
• Pastel shades vs vibrant colours.
• Single type of bloom or composition of varieties.

Shades of green
Photos by Andrew Yep Photography, courtesy of amWEd Wedding Planner

Banquet flowers
Photo by Exes Studio, courtesy of My Bridal Florist

Other than the requisite bridal bouquet, corsages and bridesmaid’s posy, consider including these for the wedding ceremony :

• Floral pedestals and scattered petals along the aisle.
• Décor on the pews.
• Wedding car décor.

Pretty pastels
Photos courtesy of Ohara Florist

At the banquet in particular, you can make a statement with table centrepieces :

• For dramatic effect, towering centrepieces command attention.
• For ease of conversation, have low clusters of flowers to create an intimate ambience.

Striking red
Photos by Isimplez, courtesy of My Bridal Florist

Tip : Flowers that are in season will be more affordable.