So you’ve chosen the date, the venue and the dresses; you
know what colors you like, the wedding theme, and the tone you want to set… and
now for the flowers. With thousands of varieties and colors available, choosing
the proper blooms can seem like a daunting task. Luckily, your local florist is
an expert in this arena. At Stein Your Florist Co. we have been assisting brides in these careful decisions
for 125 years and our first bit of advice is always the same, choose what you
love. Sometimes this is easily accomplished, many popular blooms are available
year round, while others are a bit more season specific. It is never impossible
to procure out of season flowers, they may be specially grown just for you;
however, seasonal flora is typically less expensive and of better quality.
Florists import flowers from around the world, acquiring
much of their inventory from South America, California, Hawaii, Holland, Asia,
and Africa granting a bevy of beautiful blooms in all seasons. Among the most
popular are roses, many varieties of lilies, alstroemeria, bouvardia, carnations,
chrysanthemums, freesia, gardenias, snapdragon, stock, gerbera daisies,
liatris, iris, lisianthus, stephanotis (a wedding classic), veronica, many
varieties of orchids, and tropicals, such as ginger, birds of paradise and
protea. These seasonless standbys combined or standing alone create stunning
bouquets, centerpieces and venue décor for your wedding day. Consider your
colors and theme and have fun designing your dream wedding.
If incorporating the season’s blooms is something you’d like
or if the everyday flora just isn’t your scene, then consider the time of year
and spice up your wedding bouquets with the finest flowers of the fields.
Winter lays claim to stunning amaryllis, asters, daffodils, Dutch, French and
Parrot tulips, hyacinths, poinsettias, ranunculus and sweet pea. Much of this
flora may sound Springy (especially tulips, hyacinths and daffodils) since we
associate them with Easter, but as soon as Spring hits it is simply too warm
for these delicate blossoms, but they create a perfect combination for March
weddings on the cusp of Spring. Following the vernal equinox we are offered
beautiful anemone varieties, lily of the valley, peonies, Queen Anne’s lace,
and scabiosa. These flowers offer a wonderfully rich garden feel to your Spring
wedding.
Summer brings cockscomb, cornflower, dahlias, and zinnias. Summer
blooms are often very bright and fun, they lend a carefree hippie vibe to your
otherwise formal wedding. Finally, Fall flora brings us a palette of rusts,
reds, oranges, and terra cottas mirroring the trees’ metamorphosis. Summer’s
tuberose remains and anemones of a different variety return, with camellia and
cosmos. Autumn weddings have a welcoming affect, greeting your guests with a
blanket of warm colors and boasting a bountiful harvest.
Your bouquet is your star accessory and one of the first
things your guests will notice as you enter your ceremony, it will be in most
of your photos and even get its own close up shot. Take time to consider your
bouquet and work with your florist to create the perfect combination of blooms.
No matter what you chose, the stunning beauty of flowers is always in season.
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