Wednesday 28 November 2012

All You Need To Know When Picking Wedding Rose Bouquets

By Lenore Bolton


Your forthcoming wedding day is so exciting, full of promise and celebration. There are many decisions to be made to craft the perfect day and selecting the best wedding rose bouquets is one of them. Whether traditional or avant garde, its part of the bride's ensemble and something to treasure. From your first appearance at the foot of the aisle to the throwing of the bouquet, your flowers are an integral part of the most special day of your life.

Choosing the flowers to form your bouquet should be dictated by personal taste. Choose colors that complement the dress, table flowers, bridesmaid's flowers, boutonnieres and the groom's outfit too. Bear in mind, flowers have much symbolism and a rose is certainly one of the longest lasting, eponymous symbols of marriage and love.

Since the medieval era, in poetry, song and literature, roses have represented love and beauty, purity, then emotion. Roses are always immortalized and remain the top choice of flower in the majority of ceremonies. There's a huge choice of colors, varieties and arrangements for every kind of bouquet. Beautiful, perfect and simple, roses make the ideal choice.

The first thing to choose is the color scheme. If your love is like a red, red rose, consider it for your bouquet. It is the ideal complement to a white, ivory or cream dress and you can pick out the color in the bride's headdress, too. Or you could go for white, especially in a winter ceremony. Whatever you have in mind, you can find almost every color available. You don't have to stick with the traditional colors, explore your options and find what suits you best.

Different colors carry different meanings throughout history. Especially in Victorian times, colors of different roses took on different meanings. Thus, red symbolizes lasting love. Pale pinks mean grace, purples or lavenders mean enchantment. Orange roses speak of fascination. Coral pink signifies grace, and the combination of white and red roses symbolize unity.

Just as crucial is how roses are set and other flowers included in the bouquet. Choose hybrids, tea or wild roses and offset them with the lovely baby's breath which is green. Combine simple greens that are in season or select frail ferns too. They will also help really bring out the rose's color. Think about what might work well together and consult your florist.

Yes, a florist is the best source of advice on how to incorporate your roses and other flowers into the perfect bouquet. Whether you simply buy the flowers or ask a florist to complete the arrangement, these are the professionals with the knowledge of different types and also the language of flowers to advise you. Find a friendly florist or flower specialist early on in the planning process.

Use the world wide web to find the ideal wedding rose bouquets. Search for a florist that is nearby, with years of experience and excellent customer recommendations so that you've got trust in how they carry on their business. Take your time and get inspiration by browsing images by color or theme. This is a very special day, so make sure you choose the perfect blooms for you and your partner's special day.




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