Choosing flowers for your big day will undoubtedly be a personal choice. Orchids or roses, or both? Can I get hydrangeas in December, peonies in September and mums in May? The age of technology and travel wonders practically insures that we can get any flower from anywhere at any time.
Your flower choices say a lot about you. Each flower speaks its own language. The Victorians were the first to capitalize on this "unspoken language." They were the first to use flowers in a unique and special way. For instance, if a woman received a bouquet of Forget-me-nots from a suitor, she knew without a doubt that he was hers. A bouquet of tulips meant that her suitor wanted to take their courtship to the next level. And if a woman received roses, while all roses symbolize love, she knew that the sender was very carefully trying to tell her about her character mixing with his as each had their own meanings: a coral-color meant desire; a medium pink colored rose meant happiness or admiration, while a pale pink meant grace. We all know that a red rose shows passion, but if a woman received a mixed bouquet of red and white roses it represented unity--the engagement ring came next!
The language of flowers can be fun, so make sure to have your bouquet reflect your loves together. In any language, the flowers at your wedding should announce the love and joy in your heart. When visiting with your florist about your choices, ask to see a sample color if the hue is important to you. I made the mistake of not matching fushia colors for a past client and when it came time to deliver the bouquet, the color was not what she was expecting. Ouch! I felt awful and having learned my lesson at a bride's disappointment, now make sure that I obtain a sample of colors if the bride has a specific request. Disappointing wedding couples on their special day is not what any dedicated wedding vendor ever wants to do.
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