What is the perfect touch you can put on a wedding? I have seen a number of weddings, and each had its own little extras to make it just right for the couple. Some had bubbles, butterflies, doves, or even confetti as part of the celebration. One classic and classy touch you can add to a wedding is rose petals. They add luxury to a wedding day or even other special occasions. They represent romance and prosperity in a way that confetti just may not be able to. Rose petals can be used a number of ways so they are also very versatile.
There are a number of ways that rose petals may be used in a wedding ceremony. You can have you flower girl spread the rose petals as she walks and create a path on the aisle for the happy new couple. You can also have the newlyweds get showered with rose petals as they leave the ceremony, which can add a memorable and romantic touch to an already special day. Also, since rose petals come in so many sizes, shapes, and even colors, they will work as an addition to your wedding no matter what your theme or color is. So they are not only a special touch, but also a reliable and versatile one as well.
Be warned, though, that with rose petals, all is not rosy so to speak. There is something about which you should be aware. Rose petals can cause staining of fabrics. There is an easy fix, though, if you are worried about the wedding dress or church floor: freeze-dried rose petals. Freeze dried petals look just the same as fresh rose petals, but they will not stain and are therefore worry-free when it comes to staining your wedding dress or the fabrics and carpets of the church or guests.
When planning your wedding, you may want to order your rose petals far in advance. Freeze dried rose petals can be stored for several months without worry of them decaying. Therefore, to avoid any extra stress as the big day approaches, you may want to consider getting them taken care of early and having them out of the way. You should be able to buy freeze dried rose petals at any florist or flower supply store, so just you’re your eyes open.
To save a little money, you may want to look at buying your wedding rose petals wholesale. Wholesalers of rose petals like wholesalers of most any other product, are usually able to get you a large number at a better price than a regular retailer. You may want to consult either your wedding planner or those helping you with your arrangements to figure out how many you will need sot that you can determine if a wholesaler is your best bet.
Weddings are special, so any time you can add that special little touch, you should consider it. Rose petals can be that very touch you are looking for. Classic, elegant, and romantic, they make for a memorable touch on a memorable day. Consider rose petals as a way to add a little something extra to your special day.
If you would like to find more of my personal articles on rose petals please check out my website on flower arrangements!
By: Christopher Luck
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Sunday, April 8, 2007
Proper Techniques for Carrying Your Bridal Bouquet
Proper Ways to Carry Various Styles of Bridal Bouquets
On your wedding day, you’ll be the center of attention. As you walk down the aisle on the most important walk of your life, all eyes will be fixed upon you. Of course you want to be an elegant bride who makes a smooth entrance and gracefully glides down the aisle without looking uncomfortable, feeling awkward, or dropping your bouquet.
To feel confident and self-assured, you’ll want to make sure you are holding and carrying your bouquet appropriately. Not every bouquet is carried the same way. Typically, the type of bouquet and features of your gown will determine the way your bouquet should be carried.
Round, heart, cascade, and crescent bouquets are normally held and carried in front. These types of bouquets should be low enough to reveal the details on the neckline and bodice of your gown and are held with both hands as if your arms are resting on your hips. Although the natural tendency when excited or nervous is to bring the bouquet to your waist, chest, or even higher, try to avoid this so your arms are not held in an awkward, uncomfortably position and so everyone can see the beautiful details of your gown.
Small, lightweight and delicate bouquets, such as nosegays, clutch bouquets, or single blossoms, can be carried to your side with one hand and are generally held at the same level as a bouquet held in front. If your nosegay is mounted in an elaborate or family heirloom tussy mussy (a small, Victorian style, metal or glass, cone-shaped holder), you may choose to proudly display it by holding and carrying your bouquet in the front instead of the side. If you choose a tussy mussy holder for your bouquet, you’ll notice that there is generally only enough room to hold it securely with one hand. For proper positioning, carry the tussy mussy upwards in your hand with your forearm bent slightly so it is horizontal (parallel to the floor) while your elbow rests comfortably on your hip.
Floral pomanders (bloom-covered balls or cones suspended from a ribbon) can be carried to the side in the same manner as a nosegay or in front in the same manner as a round bouquet. Typically, adult attendants carry pomanders to the side with one hand while children carry them in the front with both hands.
Arm bouquets feature long floral stems and should rest naturally and comfortably across the inner bend of your elbow so that the bouquet is cradled in your arms with the blossom end of the flowers facing away from your body. This holding and carrying technique is not only comfortable, but it also allows guests on one side to see the open blossoms as you walk down the aisle and guests on the other side to see the open blossoms as you walk back up the aisle.
Specialty bouquets such as fans, baskets, and prayer books should be carried according to their size and proportion. Smaller specialty bouquets can be carried to either your front or side, while larger baskets should be carried down and to your side.
Whatever style you choose, it's always best to hold and carry your bouquet in the most appropriate and natural way. You will not only look regal and confident as you walk down the aisle, but you will also avoid disappointment with your wedding portraits by ensuring that all photographs capture you holding your bouquet comfortably without raising it too high and covering portions of your neck, face, or the exquisite details of your gown.
Source : http://www.bridallinks.com/articles.asp?artID=19
On your wedding day, you’ll be the center of attention. As you walk down the aisle on the most important walk of your life, all eyes will be fixed upon you. Of course you want to be an elegant bride who makes a smooth entrance and gracefully glides down the aisle without looking uncomfortable, feeling awkward, or dropping your bouquet.
To feel confident and self-assured, you’ll want to make sure you are holding and carrying your bouquet appropriately. Not every bouquet is carried the same way. Typically, the type of bouquet and features of your gown will determine the way your bouquet should be carried.
Round, heart, cascade, and crescent bouquets are normally held and carried in front. These types of bouquets should be low enough to reveal the details on the neckline and bodice of your gown and are held with both hands as if your arms are resting on your hips. Although the natural tendency when excited or nervous is to bring the bouquet to your waist, chest, or even higher, try to avoid this so your arms are not held in an awkward, uncomfortably position and so everyone can see the beautiful details of your gown.
Small, lightweight and delicate bouquets, such as nosegays, clutch bouquets, or single blossoms, can be carried to your side with one hand and are generally held at the same level as a bouquet held in front. If your nosegay is mounted in an elaborate or family heirloom tussy mussy (a small, Victorian style, metal or glass, cone-shaped holder), you may choose to proudly display it by holding and carrying your bouquet in the front instead of the side. If you choose a tussy mussy holder for your bouquet, you’ll notice that there is generally only enough room to hold it securely with one hand. For proper positioning, carry the tussy mussy upwards in your hand with your forearm bent slightly so it is horizontal (parallel to the floor) while your elbow rests comfortably on your hip.
Floral pomanders (bloom-covered balls or cones suspended from a ribbon) can be carried to the side in the same manner as a nosegay or in front in the same manner as a round bouquet. Typically, adult attendants carry pomanders to the side with one hand while children carry them in the front with both hands.
Arm bouquets feature long floral stems and should rest naturally and comfortably across the inner bend of your elbow so that the bouquet is cradled in your arms with the blossom end of the flowers facing away from your body. This holding and carrying technique is not only comfortable, but it also allows guests on one side to see the open blossoms as you walk down the aisle and guests on the other side to see the open blossoms as you walk back up the aisle.
Specialty bouquets such as fans, baskets, and prayer books should be carried according to their size and proportion. Smaller specialty bouquets can be carried to either your front or side, while larger baskets should be carried down and to your side.
Whatever style you choose, it's always best to hold and carry your bouquet in the most appropriate and natural way. You will not only look regal and confident as you walk down the aisle, but you will also avoid disappointment with your wedding portraits by ensuring that all photographs capture you holding your bouquet comfortably without raising it too high and covering portions of your neck, face, or the exquisite details of your gown.
Source : http://www.bridallinks.com/articles.asp?artID=19
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
How To Choose The Right Wedding Bouquet Style
Basically, there are three wedding bouquet styles. The cascade, round or posy, and hand-tied.
The cascade, as the name suggests, is shaped like a waterfall, more flowers on the top with some flowers flowing downwards. It is mixed with some greeneries to get the natural look.
The round bouquet, of course is round in shape and have less greeneries but more flowers.The flowers can be of one kind or multiple kinds as long as the colour balance is there.
The hand-tied wedding bouquet, which is gaining popularity these days, is more casual. It is made from a bunch of flowers tied together with a ribbon and the stems are revealed.
How do you know which one is suitable for you?
Your selection will depend on three things:
* your body size
* your wedding gown style
* the look that you want to carry
If you are self-conscious about your appearance on your wedding day, choosing the right wedding bouquet style can enhance the way you look and probably hide some imperfections around your body.
Let's say you want to look slimmer on the big day, you would probably choose a cascade bouquet because of the bouquet shape itself. A cascade bouquet is roundish at the top and the pointy at the bottom.This slimming effect is best when you want to look slimmer.
If you are a tall person in nature, consider a cascade bouquet or a hand-tied bouquet. Never choose a round bouquet. A round bouquet will make you look taller. Added with the height of your heels, you will look extra tall.
A bride-to-be with big hips should go for other bouquets, except a round hand bouquet. A round bouquet will enhance your hips. To hide it, you should choose a cascade or hand-tied bouquet instead.
If you like a garden look or a casual look, the only wedding bouquet that can give you that is the hand-tied wedding bouquet. The flowers on the hand-tied bouquet will look like they have been hand picked by you from the garden. You will look natural carrying a hand-tied wedding bouquet.
If you have a petite body, choose a round bouquet. The size of the round bouquet and your body is balanced and you will look your best on your wedding day.
Liztiany Zakaria is a flower arrangement hobbyist who does wedding bouquets for friends and family members.For more information on wedding flowers, visit her website, http://www.flower-arrangement-advisor.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Liztiany_Zakaria
The cascade, as the name suggests, is shaped like a waterfall, more flowers on the top with some flowers flowing downwards. It is mixed with some greeneries to get the natural look.
The round bouquet, of course is round in shape and have less greeneries but more flowers.The flowers can be of one kind or multiple kinds as long as the colour balance is there.
The hand-tied wedding bouquet, which is gaining popularity these days, is more casual. It is made from a bunch of flowers tied together with a ribbon and the stems are revealed.
How do you know which one is suitable for you?
Your selection will depend on three things:
* your body size
* your wedding gown style
* the look that you want to carry
If you are self-conscious about your appearance on your wedding day, choosing the right wedding bouquet style can enhance the way you look and probably hide some imperfections around your body.
Let's say you want to look slimmer on the big day, you would probably choose a cascade bouquet because of the bouquet shape itself. A cascade bouquet is roundish at the top and the pointy at the bottom.This slimming effect is best when you want to look slimmer.
If you are a tall person in nature, consider a cascade bouquet or a hand-tied bouquet. Never choose a round bouquet. A round bouquet will make you look taller. Added with the height of your heels, you will look extra tall.
A bride-to-be with big hips should go for other bouquets, except a round hand bouquet. A round bouquet will enhance your hips. To hide it, you should choose a cascade or hand-tied bouquet instead.
If you like a garden look or a casual look, the only wedding bouquet that can give you that is the hand-tied wedding bouquet. The flowers on the hand-tied bouquet will look like they have been hand picked by you from the garden. You will look natural carrying a hand-tied wedding bouquet.
If you have a petite body, choose a round bouquet. The size of the round bouquet and your body is balanced and you will look your best on your wedding day.
Liztiany Zakaria is a flower arrangement hobbyist who does wedding bouquets for friends and family members.For more information on wedding flowers, visit her website, http://www.flower-arrangement-advisor.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Liztiany_Zakaria
Embrace Pink Roses for Your Wedding Flowers
Unlike the red rose, which is symbolic of love, the pink rose is a symbol of style and poetic romance. It’s an endearing wedding flower selection, as it embraces gratitude, happiness, and passion.
While some may argue that there’s too much importance placed on the color of wedding flowers carried by the bride, others will beg to differ. After all, roses and bouquets have traditionally conveyed messages throughout our history. Flowers have always been seen as a symbol of love and beauty. When carried by the bride, wedding flowers represent a celebration of love, fertility, and unity (as these flowers are grouped together in a bouquet).
A simple pink assortment of roses is an excellent choice for the bridal bouquet. It carries a direct message of peace and happiness. Pink is a soft and subtle color that will enhance any white gown. It’s feminine and tranquil. All too often a bride picks a bold floral arrangement for her wedding bouquet which takes everyone’s attention off of her beautiful gown. That’s just too unfortunate.
In recent years, dyed roses are embraced by many young brides. Unfortunately these vibrant colors are very unnatural. They send a message of “artificial love.” On the other hand, a pink rose wedding bouquet has no faux statements attached to it. It’s simple and elegant. It’s natural, as are the feelings attached to it.
There’s a wide assortment of shades to choose from when you select pink roses as for your wedding bouquet. There are soft pinks, hot pinks, mauve pinks, and dark pinks. While this may seem overwhelming, a florist will be more than happy to help you select the one that suits your wedding attire and decorations. Don’t be shy, ask any question you may have. Florists are professionals. They’ve heard just about every scenario before!
Pink is friendly, compassionate, and faithful. In addition to being a wonderful flower to select for your wedding bouquet, it’s the official color of Valentines Day. As pink is such a soft color, it would look lovely in both a Spring wedding summer bouquet, as well as a summer wedding bouquet. A pink rose is the universal symbol of beauty.
Jen Carter is owner of My Wedding Blog, a guide to help you plan a wedding. This article is avaible in our wedding flowers category. You may publish our articles on your website only if you do not edit the article in any way, and include all html as direct links to our site.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jen_Carter
While some may argue that there’s too much importance placed on the color of wedding flowers carried by the bride, others will beg to differ. After all, roses and bouquets have traditionally conveyed messages throughout our history. Flowers have always been seen as a symbol of love and beauty. When carried by the bride, wedding flowers represent a celebration of love, fertility, and unity (as these flowers are grouped together in a bouquet).
A simple pink assortment of roses is an excellent choice for the bridal bouquet. It carries a direct message of peace and happiness. Pink is a soft and subtle color that will enhance any white gown. It’s feminine and tranquil. All too often a bride picks a bold floral arrangement for her wedding bouquet which takes everyone’s attention off of her beautiful gown. That’s just too unfortunate.
In recent years, dyed roses are embraced by many young brides. Unfortunately these vibrant colors are very unnatural. They send a message of “artificial love.” On the other hand, a pink rose wedding bouquet has no faux statements attached to it. It’s simple and elegant. It’s natural, as are the feelings attached to it.
There’s a wide assortment of shades to choose from when you select pink roses as for your wedding bouquet. There are soft pinks, hot pinks, mauve pinks, and dark pinks. While this may seem overwhelming, a florist will be more than happy to help you select the one that suits your wedding attire and decorations. Don’t be shy, ask any question you may have. Florists are professionals. They’ve heard just about every scenario before!
Pink is friendly, compassionate, and faithful. In addition to being a wonderful flower to select for your wedding bouquet, it’s the official color of Valentines Day. As pink is such a soft color, it would look lovely in both a Spring wedding summer bouquet, as well as a summer wedding bouquet. A pink rose is the universal symbol of beauty.
Jen Carter is owner of My Wedding Blog, a guide to help you plan a wedding. This article is avaible in our wedding flowers category. You may publish our articles on your website only if you do not edit the article in any way, and include all html as direct links to our site.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jen_Carter
The Importance Of Wedding Flower Bouquets
Of all the flowers at your wedding none will be more important than the flowers that you carry in your bouquet. Not only are wedding flower bouquets a central feature of your wedding outfit, but they also carry with them a very special and personal message.
It is often thought that the flowers that the bride chooses for her bouquet are simply selected for their color or because they are the bride's favorite flowers, but there is a great deal more to it than that.
It is no accident that one of the world's leading chains of florists uses the words “Say It With Flowers" in their advertising, as flowers are symbolic and a variety of very specific messages are attached to a wide range of flowers.
For as long as anyone can remember it has been customary for a man to send a woman roses by way of a gift and it is well known that roses carry with them an unwritten message of love. But roses are not the only flowers that convey a message and a variety of different flowers are often chosen for wedding flower bouquets not for their appearance, but for the message that they carry.
As well as the ever popular rose, two other flowers often used to convey a message of love at a wedding are forget-me-nots and myrtle which symbolize true love and the constancy of love respectively. But love is not the only message that brides traditionally carry before them to the alter. Lilies are another favorite expressing purity and innocence, while lilies of the valley speaks to the bride's feeling of happiness and gardenias to her sense of joy.
Many brides also like to mark the qualities that they bring to the marriage such as beauty portrayed by orchids, purity and fertility in the form of orange blossom and faithfulness demonstrated through blue violets.
Yet other brides seek to bring good fortune into their marriage by way of apple blossom, fruitfulness by way of baby's breath, good luck by way of a four leaf clover or stephanotis and strength by way of ivy.
In many cases of course a mixture of flowers will be used, encompassing many of these different symbols, and these symbols may also be seen in the bridesmaid's flowers and in the boutonnierès and corsages worn by other members of the wedding party.
For many couples choosing their wedding flowers seems at first sight to be a simple matter of choosing what you like and what you think will look pretty, but the reality is that the flowers you choose will speak volumes not only to you as the couple getting married, but to other members of the wedding party and to your guests. This is especially true when it comes to wedding flower bouquets, so take the time and trouble and use this opportunity to speak to each other from the heart in the presence of your family and friends.
By Donald Saunders
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Donald_Saunders
It is often thought that the flowers that the bride chooses for her bouquet are simply selected for their color or because they are the bride's favorite flowers, but there is a great deal more to it than that.
It is no accident that one of the world's leading chains of florists uses the words “Say It With Flowers" in their advertising, as flowers are symbolic and a variety of very specific messages are attached to a wide range of flowers.
For as long as anyone can remember it has been customary for a man to send a woman roses by way of a gift and it is well known that roses carry with them an unwritten message of love. But roses are not the only flowers that convey a message and a variety of different flowers are often chosen for wedding flower bouquets not for their appearance, but for the message that they carry.
As well as the ever popular rose, two other flowers often used to convey a message of love at a wedding are forget-me-nots and myrtle which symbolize true love and the constancy of love respectively. But love is not the only message that brides traditionally carry before them to the alter. Lilies are another favorite expressing purity and innocence, while lilies of the valley speaks to the bride's feeling of happiness and gardenias to her sense of joy.
Many brides also like to mark the qualities that they bring to the marriage such as beauty portrayed by orchids, purity and fertility in the form of orange blossom and faithfulness demonstrated through blue violets.
Yet other brides seek to bring good fortune into their marriage by way of apple blossom, fruitfulness by way of baby's breath, good luck by way of a four leaf clover or stephanotis and strength by way of ivy.
In many cases of course a mixture of flowers will be used, encompassing many of these different symbols, and these symbols may also be seen in the bridesmaid's flowers and in the boutonnierès and corsages worn by other members of the wedding party.
For many couples choosing their wedding flowers seems at first sight to be a simple matter of choosing what you like and what you think will look pretty, but the reality is that the flowers you choose will speak volumes not only to you as the couple getting married, but to other members of the wedding party and to your guests. This is especially true when it comes to wedding flower bouquets, so take the time and trouble and use this opportunity to speak to each other from the heart in the presence of your family and friends.
By Donald Saunders
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Donald_Saunders
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