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, should 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.
John Lyons Photography, Bouquet: I & F Design, Windsor, ON.
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.
