Wedding Flowers
MAGAZINE WINTER 2013
i love you
AND THAT IS THE BEGINNING OF EVERYTHING.
f. scott fitzgerald
the history of wedding flowers
once upon a time,
wedding bouquets were made of herbal
garlands. Did you know that every herb
and every flower has a special meaning
all of its own, right? New brides in those
days were content to carry these simple
herbal garlands as their wedding bouquets. As time passed away the stunning
floral wedding posy carried by a queen
replaced the simple wedding garland
bouquets traditional of the ancients.
“Wedding bouquets symbolise
fertility, happiness & prosperity”
Hollywood with all its glamour and glitz
began fashioning the popularity of elegant wedding bouquets for various celebrity weddings and movies and then
the new brides of that day kept that wedding trend going because they wanted
their wedding bouquets to be similar to
those that their favourite celebrities carried down the aisle. Wedding bouquets
symbolize fertility, happiness and prosperity. They are also a stunning compliment to every wedding ceremony as
well as every bridal gown and bride.1
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Popular Herbs used in today’s
Floral Design
LAVENDER, SAGE
GERANIUM, ECHINACHEA,
ROSEMARY, MINT,
ARTICHOKE, OLIVE LEAF,
BAY LEAF, LEMON BALM
Symbolism
Over the many years of being a florist, I have had many requests from brides
and wedding couples to include a keepsake treasures or symbolic flowers into
their wedding bouquets and floral styling on the day. I thought I would explore
these trends a little to see why they are so popular and what all the fuss is about.
The latest trend in wedding floristry would have to be the crafting of an intricate or bespoke wedding bouquet stem bind. The styling of the bouquet stem
bind can incorporate stylish fabrics like lace, wool and yarn, plus the addition of family heirlooms and other gorgeous keepsake treasures like buttons,
brooches and tassels. I love this concept, it is a beautiful way for your bouquet
to be a little bit unique and personalised but it also captures the true artistic direction of your wedding florist. Sadly your wedding bouquet will perish, but these keepsake treasures will remind you of your beautiful wedding
bouquet (and hopefully be passed onto your children for their wedding day).
Most of us know that flower’s have meanings, but why? After a bit of research
I soon discovered that this all started back in the Victorian era. Apparently a
gentleman was considered very improper to let a lady know of his feelings for
her, so they used flowers and their symbolic meaning do the talking for them.
Here are some symbolic meanings of popular wedding flowers:
White Roses represent innocence, beauty and charm
Red Roses symbolize passion
Dark Pink Roses convey a deep thankfulness for finding one another
Tulips represent an undying love
Daisies symbolize an innocent, romantic spirit of love
Calla Lilies convey charm, elegance and refinement
Mixing in shades of greenery or ivy vines along with a bouquet of roses
represents devotion to the marriage
Guide to Wedding Bouquets: History, Symbolism, How to Select and Carry : © 2009 Sara Valor
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What’s your Style?
With so many different flower varieties, colours, shapes and sizes; choosing your dream wedding bouquet can be a little overwhelming. Also with the explosion of online inspiration from
sources like Pinterest and Flickr, bride’s are faced with to so many floral choices and sometimes
don’t know where to start! When searching for floral inspiration I suggest gathering a couple of
bouquet images that you like; when you meet up with your wedding florist they can assist you to
create a design that compliment’s your wedding dress colour and style, body shape, budget and
your floral inspiration.
Wedding bouquet styles are endless. From classic round posies, to trailing bouquets, and rustic
handpicked bouquets, the list goes on. As simple as one bouquet can look to make, all these styles
actually have their own degree of complexity when creating. This will become apparent when
pricing different bouquet options with any wedding florist. But remember your wedding bouquet
is a featured accessory that you will hold in front of one of your biggest wedding expenses your
dress, so choose your bouquet design carefully to ensure a perfect harmony of style between you
both.
Over the years I have seen a lot of bouquet and flower trends come and go. When I first started
floristry as a young teen back in 1995, flowers like Babies Breath and Carnations were being outcasted as ‘Grandma’ flowers. Now with the ressurgance of vintage and rustic themed weddings
these flowers are making a big comeback. I think it is fantastic that these blooms are starting to
become trendy again. Many florists will stare you down upon mention of these two uncool flowers in their shopfront, but if used correctly they can create real interest to any bridal bouquet
design.
To make the flower planning process a little easier, we have given you a run down on different
bouquet styles, that might help you when choosing the perfect wedding bouquet for your special
day.
Classic Formal Posy
Description. A round shaped bouquet of tightly
clustered flowers in a symmetrical or balanced design.
Works well with. all body shapes and fuller dress
styles, like a princess cut or A-Line. For fuller-figure brides a larger bouquet will help balance your
shape, too smaller posy can draw your eye to your
body frame making you appear bigger.
Informal Hand Held Posy
Description. An informal round shaped bouquet of flowers with groupings of blooms, and
an uneven levelling of flowers when looked at
from the side.
Works well with. all body shapes and fuller
dress styles, like a princess cut or A-Line. For
fuller-figure brides a larger bouquet will help
balance your shape, too smaller posy can
draw your eye to your body frame making
you appear bigger.
Arm Bouquet or Sheaf
Description. An elongated bouquet generally made with long stemmed flowers. Held
across the arm or by the wayside.
Works well with. perfect for taller brides.
Compliments strapless dresses, and long fitted gowns.
Formal Trailing Bouquet
Description. A tear shaped bouquet of tightly
clustered flowers individually wired into a
symmetrical or balanced design.
Works well with. Petite to medium sized
brides. Compliments classic, fitted and Aline wedding gowns.
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Informal Trailing Bouquet
Description. A constructed bouquet of individually wired flowers shaped into a loosely
designed teardrop.
Works well with. All brides shapes & sizes,
particularly great for fuller figured ladies.
Compliments classic, fitted and A-line wedding gowns.
Formal Handpicked Posy
Description. A natural cluster of flowers with
prominent focal points, carefully considering
all elements of design.
Works well with. All brides shapes & sizes,
compliments vintage style & tea party gowns.
Informal Handpicked Posy
Description. A de-constructed version of the
informal posy. A gathered group of flowers
placed in no particualr order or merit.
Works well with. Petite to medium sized
brides. Compliments vintage styled gowns,
tea party gowns.
Vintage, Vintage, Vintage....
It seems like every wedding magazine or website is all about vintage themed weddings. This
quirky style has caught the Australian bridal industry by storm and it shows no sign of ending
soon. So what is vintage? Let me check...now
where is that dictionary? As I rustle amongst
my bookshelf and blow the dust off my discoloured old school dictionary I realise my answer
is right in front of me...OLD.
What I love about this craze is it lets couples relive a part of history dating back generations.
As you scour through your parents and grandparents belongings to see what you can incorporate into your wedding styling. Fear not, if your
family had really bad taste or sold it years ago
at a garage sale you can find some great quality
vintage wedding suppliers around the Coast.
Lastly, I do dread the day I go to my grandkids
wedding and vintage has revisited. I can only
imagine the Groom wearing fluoro socks and a
Hypercolour tie, the bride holding an artificial
wedding bouquet, and a spot of grip ball and
mouse trap for entertainment...aaargh.
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MMM...which season is that in?
A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO FLOWER AVAILABILTY
When choosing wedding flowers always keep in mind you are dealing with
Mother Nature. Weather can greatly affect the availabilty of flowers, so ensure
your wedding florist is up with the latest seasonal advice, has a variety of growers available to them and seems confident when discussing your flowers and their
availabilty. Just like a wet weather ceremony plan it is good to have a second
flower choice for some blooms if they become unavailble due to poor weather as
well.
All year round
FLOWERS
Miniature Roses, Standard Roses, Carnations, Alstromeria, Asters, Chrysanthemums or Daisies, Gerberas, Gladioli, Liatris, Asiatic Lilies, Oriental lilies, Sea Holly, Sunflowers, Anthuriums, Singapore Orchids, Mokara or Vanda Orchids, Babies Breath
FOLIAGE
Viburnum, Dusty Miller, Camelia Leaf, Ivy Bunching, Assorted Ferns, Eucalyptus.
By the Month
JANUARY
David Austin Roses, Allium, Arabs eyes, Bouvardia, Disbuds, Cockscomb, Delphinium, Gloriosa lilies, Hydrangea, Longiflorum Lilies, Lisianthus, Molluca Balm, Tuberose, Banksia, King
Protea, Leucadendrons, Lotus Pods, Beehive Ginger, Siam Tulips, Frangipani, Geranium foliage, Blackberries, Brunia, Privet Berry.
FEBRUARY
Freesias, Tulips (no cream/white), David Austin Roses, Amaranthus, Arabs Eyes, Bouvardia,
Calla Lily, Cockscomb, Delphinium, Gloriosa lilies, Hydrangea, Longiflorum lilies, Lisianthus,
Molluca Balm, Frangipani, Banksia (Baxteri, Burdetti, Candles), Protea (Pink Ice, Repens,
Smoky Joes), Leucadendrons, Lotus Pods, Beehive Ginger, Siam Tulips. Queen Anne’s Lace,
Fig Branches, Flowering Gum, Nutty & Spinning Gum, Geranium foliage, Snow Berry, Privet
Berry, Hypericum.
MARCH
Freesias, Hyacinths, Iris, Tulips, David Austin Roses, Amaranthus, Arabs Eyes, Bouvardia,
Calicarpa, Calla lilies, Cockscomb, Delphinium, Gloriosa lilies, Hydrangea, Longiflorum lilies,
Lisianthus, Molluca Balm, Nerines, Frangipani, Banksia (Prionotes, Candles), Protea (Pink
Ice, Repens, Smoky Joes), Leucadendron, Lotus Pods, Beehive Ginger, Phaelenopsis Orchids,
Fig Branches, Flowering Gum, Magnolia, Rhodo Foliage, Peppercorn berries, Geranium foliage, Snow Berry, Hypericum.
APRIL
Freesias, Hyacinths, Iris, Tulips Ice & Parrot, Amaranthus, Bouvardia, Calla lilies, Cockscomb, Longiflorum lilies, Lisianthus, Molluca Balm, Nerines, Snapdragons, Banksia (Menziesii, Praemorsa, Prionotes, Candles), Protea (Pink Ice, Repens, Grandicolour), Leucadendrons (Green Yellow, Red), Lotus Pods, Cymbidium Orchids, Phaelenopsis Orchids,
Cotoniaster Berry, Gardenia foliage, Nutty and Spinning Gum, Magnolia, Nandinus, Geranium foliage, Peppercorn berries, Privet Berry, Tetragona Nuts, Hypericum, Veronica.
MAY
Freesias, Hyacinths, Tulips Ice & Parrot, Calla lilies, Disbuds, Cockscomb, Delphinium,
Kale, Longiflorum lilies, Snapdragons, Stock, Banksia (Menziesii, Praemorsa, Candles),
Protea (Pink Ice, Repens, Grandicolour), Leucadendrons, Cymbidium Orchids, Phaelenopsis Orchids, Cotonaister Berry, Nutty & Spinning Gum, Ivy Berry, Magnolia, Nandinus,
Red Myrtle, Rhodo Foliage, Scented Geranium, Hypericum, Peppercorn berries, Privet
Berry, Tetragona Nuts, Veronica.
JUNE
Freesias, Hyacinths, Iris, Daffodils, Earlicheer, Jonquils, Tulips Ice and Parrot, Violets,
Calla lilies, Delphinium, Gymea lily bud, Kale, Poppies, Snapdragons, Stock, Banksia (Coccinea, Menziesii, Praemorsa, Hookers), Protea (Pink Ice), Leucadendrons (Green, Yellow,
Red, Quercifolia, Blushing Bride, Isopogon), Cymbidium Orchids, Phaelenopsis Orchids,
Queen Annes Lace, Thryptomene, Geraldton Wax, Dusty Miller, Gardenia foliage, Ivy Berry, Magnolia, Nandinus, Red Myrtle, Geranium foliage, Berzillia Berry, Brunia Berry, Peppercorn Berries, Hypericum, Privet Berry, Tetragona Nuts, Bixa Nuts.
JULY
Freesias, Hyacinths, Iris, Daffodils, Earlicheer, Jonquils, Tulips Ice and Parrot, Violets,
Anenomes, Calla lilies, Delphinium, Kale, Poppies, Snapdragons, Stock, Flannel Flower,
Lavender (end of month), Cymbidium Orchids, Phaelenopsis Orchids, Banksia (Coccinea
Menziesii, Praemorsa, Hookers), Protea (Pink Ice), Leucadendrons (Green, Yellow, Red,
Quercifolia, Blushing Bride, Isopogon, Formosa), Kangaroo Paw, Queen Annes Lace, Gardenia foliage, Magnolia, Nandinus, Red Myrtle, Scented Geranium, Berzillia Berry, Brunia
Berry, Hypericum, Tetragona Nuts, Bixa Nuts, Thryptomene
AUGUST
Freesias, Hyacinths, Iris, Daffodils, Earlicheer, Jonquils, Tulips Ice and Parrot, Violets,
Anenomes, Sweet Peas, Green Goddess lilies, Arum lilies, Calla lilies, Delphinium, Poppies, Snapdragons, Stock, Flannel Flower, Godetia, Lavender, Ranunculi, Rhododendron,
Banksia (Coccinea, Menziesii, Praemorsa, Hookers), Protea (Pink Ice, King, Queen, Cordifolium), Leucadendrons (Green, Yellow, Red, Blushing Bride, Isopogon, Formosa),
Kangaroo Paw, Cymbidium Orchids, Phaelenopsis Orchids, Andromeda, Gardenia foliage, Ivy Berry, Magnolia, Nandinus, Geranium foliage, Berzillia Berry, Tetragona Nuts,
Jasmine Vine, Thryptomene, Geraldton Wax
SEPTEMBER
Freesias, Hyacinths, Iris, Sweet Pea, Tulips Ice, Anenomes, Green Goddess lilies, Arum
lilies, Calla lilies, Delphinium, Godetia, Grevillia Flower, Longiflorum lily, Ranunculi,
Rhododendron, Snapdragons, Banksia (Coccinea, Menziesii, Praemorsa), Protea (Pink
Ice, King, Queen, Cordifolium, Grandicolour), Leucadendrons (Green, Yellow, Red, Blushing Bride, Isopogon, Formosa), Waratah (End of Month), Cymbidium Orchids, Phaelenopsis Orchids, Boronia Brown & Pink, Andromeda, Thryptomene, Geraldton Wax,
Gardenia foliage, Magnolia, Geranium foliage, Berzillia Berry.
OCTOBER
Freesias, Lily of the Valley, Iris, Sweet Peas, Green Goddess lilies, Arum lilies, Calla Lilies, Chincheree, Cornflower, Flannel Flower, Godetia, Larkspur, Lilac, Longiflorum lilies,
Molluca Balm, Snapdragons, Banksia (Coccinea, Menziesii, Praemorsa ), Protea (Pink
Ice, King, Queen, Cordifolium, Grandicolour), Leucadendrons (Green, Yellow, Red, Blushing Bride, Formosa), Waratah, Beehive Ginger, Phaelenopsis Orchids, Andromeda, Geraldton Wax, Spinning & Nutty Gum, Ivy Trailing, Lemon Myrtle, Magnolia, Oak, Scented
Geranium foliage, Berzillia Berry, Hypericum, Vibernum Snowball
NOVEMBER
Freesias, Iris, Sweet Pea, David Austin Roses, Allium Gigantum, Bouvardia, Disbuds,
Chincheree, Ornithogalum, Delphinium, Gloriosa lilies, Hippeastrums, Hydrangeas,
Longiflorum lilies, Lisianthus, Molluca Balm, Peony Roses, Snapdragons, Beehive Ginger,
Phaelenopsis Orchids, Protea (Pink Ice, King Queen, Cordifolium, Grandicolour), Leucadendrons (Red), Kangaroo Paw, Xmas Bush, Berzillia Berry, Brunia Berry, Privet Berry,
Geranium foliage
DECEMBER
Freesias, David Austin Roses, Bouvardia, Cockscomb, Delphinium, Gloriosa lilies, Hydrangea, Longiflorum lilies, Lisianthus, Molluca Balm, Peony Roses, Queen Fabiola,
Banksia (Baxteri), Protea (King, Pink Ice, Cordifolium), Leucadendrons (Silver Cones),
Beehive Ginger, Siam Tulips, Holly Green Variegated, Laurel, Lemon Myrtle, Rhodo Foliage, Spruce , Xmas Bush, Black Berries, Brunia, Lotus Pods, Privet Berry.
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