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Who Should Receive Flowers?
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Flowers are used in weddings to
designate the special people in the couples life.
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The bridal bouquet should be
selected based on the style of your wedding dress and your proportions. The bridal
bouquet shouldn't overpower you! You'll want to have a picture of your wedding dress
with you when you go to your florist.
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| The most popular flower for the bridal
bouquet is the rose. Other popular flowers include: lilies,
orchids and stephanotis. Bouquets are held together by two
methods: hand wired or inserted into a plastic bouquet holder. Hand wired bouquets
are less bulky and more stable.
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| There are several different styles of bouquets:
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Nosegay/Clutch:
Bouquet is small and round
with a small handle.
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Hand-tied:
A few flowers tied together
with a ribbon.
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Photo not
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Cascade:
Tear shaped with
flowers falling downward.
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Arm Arrangement:
A curved or crescent shape designed to fit on one arm.
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Bouquet photos courtesy of
Holmes-Shusas
Florist.
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The bridesmaids bouquets are selected to
compliment their dresses and represent the wedding colors. Bridesmaids may also
choose to wear fresh flowers in their hair.
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The flower girl usually carries a basket of
flowers or rose petals to be sprinkled as she walks down the
aisle.
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The groom usually wears a boutonniere or a
spray from the bridal bouquet. The boutonniere may be a rose, stephanotis or lily of
the valley. The boutonniere is always worn on the LEFT lapel. You may want to
ask your florist to pin the boutonnieres to ensure that they are placed correctly and will
stay on throughout the day.
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The usher's boutonniere is usually a
carnation or rose that matches the colors of the bridesmaids dresses.
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The mothers of both the bride and
groom usually receive a
corsage that compliments their dress. The corsage may either be designed to pin on
their dress or be worn on the wrist. This would depend on the
style of the dress.
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The fathers of both the bride and groom usually receive boutonnieres that are
different from those of the ushers.
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Traditionally, grandparents receive corsages
and boutonnieres.
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| You may have other guests that you want to
feel special as well. In the case of a second marriage, you may have children that
you want to make feel special. This may easily be done with a corsage or
boutonniere.
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| You should also consider flowers for
your officiant or musicians, or any special assistants, such as the guest book or gift
attendant.
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