Bridal bouquets reflect society’s current passion for gardening, individuality and a new love for colour. Many bouquets look unique because florists blended traditional flowers from the garden with more exotic flowers to make an exquisite arrangement.
The natural feel of the hand-tied bouquet of blossoms and greenery is very popular with modern brides. The style fits today’s wedding styles. The nosegay, a small, round, very uniform bouquet of like blossoms has been very popular with brides. It is best suited for compact uniform blossoms like roses and calla lilies. If not tied with ribbons, this style of bouquet may be placed within a tussy-mussy; an ornamental cone-shaped holder that was popularized in the Victorian era.
Ask your florist about purchasing or renting table top tussy-mussy holders to use your bouquet as stunning table decor.
 John Lyons Photography, Windsor. Ontario- will travel Consider the season of your wedding and what flowers will be in bloom. These will be healthier and more readily available .
Spring flowers include; tulips, daffodils, cherry blossom, lily of the valley, peony, crab-apple blossoms, forsythia, sweet pea, viburnum, and ranunculus. They are all fresh and welcoming flowers after a long winter season.
During the summer months you’ll find daisies, garden roses, hydrangea, clematis, cosmos, sunflower, zinnia, black-eyed Susan, colourful lilies, Iris, anemone, hasta leaves and yarrow. These are all bolder florals.
The palette of the Fall is awash with vibrant colours and the flowers available include crab apple, dahlia, ornamental berries, autumn foliage, mums and wheat.
Winter brings evergreens including juniper, cedar, white pine, and boxwood, preserved flowers, ornamental berries, seedpods, rose hip and forced bulbs.
During all seasons you can secure the following flowers; roses, freesia, gardenia, stephanotis, dendrobium orchids, calla lily and vines.
Flowers always create a festive and romantic mood; now they can also express special sentiments as well.
Flowers will play an important role in making your wedding day an event to remember. You will visit more than one bridal salon and certainly try on more than one style of dress while looking for your wedding gown. Selecting your florist and flowers deserves the same attention.
When choosing a florist, look for a wedding specialist. Your florist should insist on a picture (or description) of your gown, your attendants’ dresses, as well as a fabric swatch of your colour theme. The florist, having seen the picture or sketches of the gowns, hould be able to recommend a suitable size and shape of bouquet that will not interfere with the detailing of the gowns. Remember; a bouquet should enhance the gowns, not overpower them.
 Steve Pomerleau Photography, Windsor, Ontario- will travel If a florist “pushes” a particular style on you, ask yourself if that florist really has your best interests in mind. All too often, such bouquets are common, easily duplicated, and highly profitable for the vendor. At this point, you may wish to consider another florist. The florist who seems to best understand your wishes and with whom you feel the most comfortable, should be the one to win your business.
Also, be aware of the “invisible flower syndrome”; traditionally the bride’s bouquet was composed of white flowers. Unfortunately, a bride carrying a white bouquet and wearing a white gown has paid for an invisible floral accessory. This becomes particularly apparent in wedding photographs. To avoid this, add coloured flowers and/or assorted greens to create a contrast.
From the beginning of recorded history, flowers have been symbols of love and romance, and they have been used in wedding celebrations. Your floral decorations set your “colour” while corsages, bouquets and boutonnieresall harmonize and complement the gown and dresses worn as well as the theme of your wedding day.
Weddings are all about colour palettes of flowers, and beautiful blossoms are the ultimate symbol of romantic love.
For over 40 years, Oak Farms has been a full service, flower outlet, that is family owned and operated. Their impressive selection of flowers, makes this the place for fresh, affordable choices for your wedding day.
Chrissey Thiessen is a family member who has hands-on experience with Windsor and area brides. She says, ”we have exactly what brides want. When they see the full, flower cooler and not just books, there’s an immediate inspiration that makes it very enjoyable and extremely easy to decide on colour themes and combinations of florals. Brides can also wander into the design rooms where our four designers are working.”
We asked her what was hot for 2011 and she said that purple and silver, but bright colours are also huge. Bouquets with a combination of flowers that are monochromatic is a great look for the bride. The bridesmaids can then have a smaller version!
This season, the brides are mixing it up with gerbers, tulips, mums and roses. Freesia is also gorgeous for its very beautiful scent. A bride can custom design her entire wedding or rely on their experts, to fit their style and work while working within the budget to get exactly what the bride is imagining.
Arrangements or bulk orders for your engagement party, bridal shower, rehearsal dinner or wedding day are available 6 days a week to serve their customers; they are closed on Sunday. 
At Oak Farms, every order is treated like it’s their own and their customer service is paramount to their success. Today’s brides all come back for baby showers and all their life celebrations.
Simple, beautiful flowers at a beautiful price!
Oak Farms, 94 Oak Street, Leamington, Ontario. 519-326-9322 or http://www.oakfarms.ca
From the very simple to the extravagant, I & F Designs is Windsor’s premiere florist. James Fancsy, owner has earned a reputation as a reliable and creative florist with outstanding service.
James was trained at the prestigious Floral Academies in Holland where he developed his passion for flowers. His vision and enthusiasm for his craft is evident in his delightful shop at 1552 Tecumseh Road at Gladstone.
 I & F Designs Specializing in complete wedding arrangements, I & F Designs grow their own gardens, laden with cut flowers, perennials and annuals, as well as utilizing local green houses and accessing the international floral markets. The freshest of flowers, combined with exotic foliage and unique textures are picked for your truly custom designs.
Whether you are hosting a grand or intimate wedding, , you’ll want to leave your guests with a lasting impression. I & F Designs can transform any space with unique splashes of colour, from ordinary to extraordinary with their terrific collection of props and flowers.
They create cool, creative, brilliant and edgy designs, depending on what you are looking for. Their staff is always ready to assist the bride-to-be with individual attention while focusing on the smallest detail.
Walking into this shop is a truly a treat. Stop in and sharpen your senses with the aroma of flowers and while you are there, ask about ceremony and reception ideas!
Find the new shape of bouquets here; hand-tied mounds of flowers have become the trend at weddigns.
The staff at I & F is ready to assist you with any of your floral needs. Their cooler is always filled with a large selection of fresh flowers and gorgeous arrangements.
Contact: I and F Designs
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Your wedding flowers add an ambiance to your special day. The colour and style can match your theme or simply be the most beautiful fresh flowers available at the best price for the season you are married in.
From your engagement party to your wedding day, flowers will play a festive role in all your celebratory parties.
Your bridal bouquet is the one adornment that can be your own personal, signature style. Whether it be a gorgeous multi-floral or a single gorgeous stem wrapped in satin ribbon, it will accessorize your gown and add colour.
Your groom and the rest of the wedding party will also have flowers- as will your parents and grandparents. Flowers are a signal of a big celebration and set the stage for the party to come.
You can wrap your cake in flowers and you can garnish your hair with them too.
When choosing your flowers, think through what you really like and the smell that you wish to have fragrance your air. The scent will always remind you of your wedding day!
It’s practical to order flowers that are in season. That will keep your budget in line and your blooms will still have that wow factor.
After the wedding, preserve your bouquet and put it in a shadow box frame along with your invitation. It makes a lovely reminder and preserves your memory-making!
Windsor/Essex County offers some talented floral designers. Speak candidly to them and let them know what you are dreaming of and they will create your look for you.
The Wedding Guide Windsor/Essex County is pleased to offer you answers to all the questions that are asked everytime a wedding is hosted. Email us at www.theweddingguide.ca and Ask the Editor for your own personalized answers.
We wish you all the best and a happy, healthy life together.
Until next time,
Sheryl Davies
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