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Ideas For Wedding Flowers

I've always had a special appreciation for flowers and their power to enliven and bring cheer, warmth, and beauty to any room. The flowers you choose for your wedding day really set the stage, creating a big impact on the overall theme.

New wedding trends are shifting towards a more earthy, organic feel, with colors in soft earth tones like ivory, soft pink, light lavender and apricot; focusing on one or two colors, keeping it simple yet elegant. For my wedding, I chose cream colored roses and stark white Gardenias, and was astonished by the romantic, finished look.

If you have chosen to go with one color tone for your flower centerpieces, you might want to consider several different varieties of flowers in that hue to add interest, texture and drama. For instance; ivory roses, white gardenias, and pearly colored calla lilies really draw your eye to the beauty of the unique assortment of flowers.

Lots of green foliage is also current, and harmonizes well with an earthy palate choice and more natural wedding Scheme. You can incorporate green foliage in your centerpieces or even use large plants, such as ferns, for expansive areas that need sprucing up, especially places that might end up as a backdrop for many of your wedding photos.

An exciting way to showcase your floral centerpieces is to vary the size, shape or color of your containers. This will add a lot of interest to your classic flower arrangements and incorporate an intriguing look to each table. I did this at my wedding with glass vases in varying shapes, heights and sizes and was astounded with the polished look.

If you really want to add a romantic ambiance, add candles or lights around your wedding flower arrangements. You can add spot lights to large floral displays or plants situated on the floor at your reception hall. String lighting looks especially pleasing for a winter themed wedding. Candles exhibit enchantment around the floral centerpieces on your reception tables, either floating in water filled vases along with a single orchid or hanging from large branchy arrangements.

Think outside of the box with wedding centerpieces that use something other than flowers, such as lavender or rosemary. These choices will still coincide with your neutral palate choices, but bring great aromas and textures as well. You can also add interest to your wedding arrangements with twigs, moss, river rocks, grass, wheat, or even strips of bark.

When you make that unforgettable walk up the wedding isle, your wedding bouquet will be on display, so a little extra effort in making a beautiful bouquet is a good idea. Many brides and grooms are also preserving their wedding bouquets as a remembrance of the day they tied the knot. Personalizing your wedding bouquet with a keepsake is a great way to incorporate your loved ones into this special day. I wrapped the stems of my wedding bouquet with satin and lace from the hem of my grandmother's wedding gown. You can also consider adding a piece of your mother's jewelry or anything else that is a reminder of someone dear to you.

While considering some of the new wedding flower trends, keep in mind that the only opinion that matters is your own! Use this fun opportunity to really let your imaginative side shine.

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