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Silk Wedding Flowers – the Choices Flowers are an essential element for “the big day” so it is important to choose a fully trained specialist. Silk Bridal flowers play an important role in a wedding, with so many choices being available and trends moving towards weddings abroad or choosing a remote location. Silk flowers are now of the highest quality and will give the appearance of real, particularly with the excellent choices in foliage now available, to compliment those flowers. Each florist will have her own style of design. Therefore a little research is required. Check out florist’s websites from the bridal directories and remember, many offer nationwide delivery so you could choose a florist out of your area. Choosing a Style Your florist has a wealth of experience. They will inspire you with their passion for their craft, whether it's silk or fresh, and in turn become a two-way relationship. They will need to know the details and shape of your gown, for example…
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The style and any extra detailing, like pearls or diamante.
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If you’re having a tiara, what are the colour tones, gold or silver?
Many accessories can be incorporated with the flowers. So the information of the detail on your dress can be added to give your bouquet that extra special look. Your Bouquet will be designed to your specification and very much reflect your personality and taste. It is important to feel comfortable with your chosen bouquet style. Therefore, with Silk Bouquets, you can try the various designs to see how comfortable they are and how well they match your specific requirements. Here are just a few examples of the styles available to you…
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Trailing Bouquets - ideal for the fuller skirt, a more traditional style with a modern twist can look very stunning - this is usually a wired design and easy to hold.
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Posies - if you looking for a smaller bouquet, there all lots of choices in designs, depending on the flowers & foliage you choose - whether it’s the compact look of roses, or taking the basic posy shape and adding trailing ivy or bear grass to give it a more dramatic look.
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Hand Tied, Arm Bouquets - for a modern, elegant look - popular choices are calla lilies with bold greenery or stems of roses bound with ribbon - this design could be scaled down to a small spray suitable for your bridesmaids.
Choosing
Your Colour
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Dramatic Shades - Reds, Oranges, Yellows, Magenta Pink & Purple
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Softer Colours - Pinks, Lilac, Lemon & Soft Green
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Natural White or Ivory with gentle accents of colour
Brides usually have a favourite colour they chose, or to compliment the bridesmaid's fabric. It can also depend on hair tones & complexion, especially if you are looking for a floral design for the hair. Your florist will need to know your chosen colour and obtaining a swatch of material would greatly assist in obtaining that perfect match. If, for example, the bridesmaid's material is a strong colour you could go for ivory or white and try to add highlights of that colour with flowers, accessories or ribbon. Flower Choices
- Creating the perfect bouquet Posies require small flowers for example, Roses or small Orchids. Arm Bouquets have more impact when designed with long stemmed, elegant flowers like Calla Lilies. Trailing Bouquets have a mixture of shapes with a few focal flowers to give that extra interest. Here are some favourite flowers, by colour, to help you decide…
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Ivory & White - Stargazer Lily, Roses, Rosebuds, Lisianthus, Gerberas, Lily of the Valley.
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Yellow & Lemon - Roses, Calla Lilies, Ranculus, Lisianthus & Orchid.
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Lilacs & Purple - Roses,
Scabious, Iris, Delphinium, Lisianthus, Lavender, Bluebells, Sweet Pea & Thistle.
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Pinks - Roses, Orchids, Gerbera, Calla, Lily, Scabious, Daisies & Hydrangeas.
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Oranges & Reds - Zinnia, Roses, Calla, Ranculus, Anthuriums, Poppies, Gloriosa Lily.
Pricing Always ask for a detailed quotation and don’t be shy if you have a limited budget, your florist will work with you to give you the best available within that budget. When you decide to book, you will usually be asked for a deposit to confirm your commitment. Buttonholes – Bridal Party The men wear their buttonholes on the left, Ladies wear buttonholes and corsages on the right (corsages with the tail up). Key Men for Buttonholes
Choosing a buttonhole will depend on the colour-way you’re working to. For example: colours in the Bride’s Bouquet, colour of waistcoat or accessories. If you were choosing a dark jacket like navy or black then an Ivory flower would be complimentary. With an Ivory jacket, a coloured flower gives a strong impact. For a Gold or Silver jacket choose something simple. Traditionally the Bridegroom will chose a flower from the brides bouquet - his design will be the most impressive. For the Best Man/Woman a similar design to the Groom’s as he/she plays an important role. Dad’s and Usher’s flowers will be more subtle but still go with the theme. Page Boys from 2yrs – 16yr will also be included for buttonholes - smaller depending on age. Popular choices of flowers
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Open Rose or Rosebud
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Calla Lilly
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Zinnia
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Alstromeria
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Freesia
For Weddings Abroad, Silk Buttonholes are designed to go with perhaps a Beach Theme or something dramatic for a New York Wedding. They also make an unusual keepsake. Ladies Buttonholes will have some delicate touches but most prefer a Corsage these are worn on the right hand side with the tail up. Corsages This is a special day for the Mothers of the Bride & Groom they will have chosen their outfits carefully. Any information you can give your florist will assist in a perfect match, resulting in a stunning look. Choosing a corsage - something individual, popular choices include
Special guests will have corsages and usually gift-wrapped to personalise the giving of the corsage. If your outfit material is delicate, you may decide to wear
your corsage on a belt, handbag or scarf - just something light to compliment.
Wedding Venue - for your Ceremony & Reception The style of your venue may influence the type of floral decoration you choose. Your florist may visit the venue to assist in deciding the best placement for stunning Pedestal arrangements, something spectacular for the top table and matching individual designs for your guest’s tables. Silk arrangements will be designed not only for the day but keepsakes for your home or to give to special guests. Church Ceremony With a more traditional church wedding, please ask the minister if there are any restrictions on where flowers may be placed. Find out if there is a florist who regularly decorates the church that you can approach. Alternatively, you could choose a florist from the local area who will be familiar with the church. Traditionally fresh flowers were used in the Church for fragrance. If you have a preference for Silk Flowers, some florists will hire the larger displays which can then be moved to your reception - saving you ££££’s. Displays – possible locations to consider
Venue Ceremony By holding your wedding ceremony at the same venue as your reception you gain the benefit of using the same displays in both the ceremony and reception rooms. If you choose a floral arch for the ceremony and/or matching pedestals displays, they could be used as a great backdrop for the photographs and then positioned in your reception area to highlight Top Table, the Cake Table (especially for photographs of cutting the cake) or a dramatic welcome for your guests. Large arrangements look stunning but can be expensive, so check if your Silk florist will hire. Reception – Dress it up Receptions can look dull but with the right floral touches, whether it’s an extravagant style or elegant, simple designs, it’s your dream and your florist can make it happen. Top Table Suggestions
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Dress your top table with a low, dramatic design to lead your eye to the Bride & Groom (with complementary
arrangements for the guest’s tables) all add to the romance of the day
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Candles in small vases
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Single flower arrangements placed upright with trailing ivy
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Garlands draped along the front of top table to soften the edges
Guest’s Tables Suggestions
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Silk flower with a candle will add extra interest
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Single Rosebuds for the ladies on guest tables
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Contemporary setting of Calla Lilies in vases
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Vibrant Gerberas in coloured glass
Other Floral Suggestions
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A Floral Arch will not only add impact to any room it will also create many photo opportunities
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Buffet table designs need to be tall & striking
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Decorate your cake table with garlands and bows - dress to impress
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If you’re limited for space, decorate the tables with overlay tablecloths in your favourite colour
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Pick up more colour with chair bows on alternate chairs or just top table
Marquee Suggestions
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Some Marquee suppliers will
have a contact for flowers but do your own research as well - check out other florists for alternative designs and pricing
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Make the support poles for the marquee a feature by dressing with tulle, garlands or arrangements that drape from the ceiling
Gifts - for the guests who have helped make your day special, Silk Arrangements are an ideal keepsake. A trained florist will make your day special with love and perfection in every design. Look through their portfolios; it will give you inspiration to choose the right designs for your occasion.
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