Picking Wedding Flowers That Will Survive
One thing many prospective brides or couples do not consider when choosing flowers for their wedding is the availability of particular flowers during the time of year they plan to get married.
Gardenias are available all year long. These richly aromatic flowers are typically cut by the grower to have a stem less than an inch long. Florists can easily fix this for use in your bouquets and corsages with the use of a bit of wire and tape but it makes the use of gardenias impractical in some types of centerpieces. They really are wonderful when floated in shallow bowls.
Gardenias will brown very easily from contact with your hands. Handle them with care and expect corsages and bouquets made with them to show some wear and tear by the end of the reception both from lack of water and from handling.
Hydrangeas are available all year. However, there are wide variations of price and quality for this flower. Hydrangeas are in season during the summer. While many varieties are available all year, many hydrangeas bought off-season are undersized and lower in quality for a much higher price tag.
Hydrangeas are a very thirsty flower and prone to wilt easily from heat or lack of water. The white varieties of this flower show bruising more than other colors do.
When you go on a hunt for wedding flowers, make certain you visit a reputable flower shop. It is best to select the flower shop having years of experience with wedding arrangements. Another thing to consider is that you should get your order be booked earlier since flowers ordered in haste will neither be to taste and will nor be economical. There are many online flower stores and online florist offering flower delivery services that provide large range of flowers for your special day.