Nature Inspired Brown & Green

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Post by Cindy

How to Hold Your Wedding Bouquet

You probably don't carry bouquets of flowers all that often...so why would your know how to carry it?

Knowing how to handle your bouquet makes you seem at ease and lets the flowers do their job - namely, drawing the viewers' eye to you. You want your bouquet to be a beautiful accent to your dress, not the first thing your guest notice when they watch you float down the aisle.

Yet many brides and bridesmaids have a tendency to hold their bouquets to high. This pose not only blocks the view of the bodice of that perfect wedding dress you've found, but it also causes the arms to tire in about 15 minutes or so. So unless, it's for a close up photo, there's no need to hold your bouquet up high as in this photo.

When walking down the aisle hold your bouquet low, pelvis/hip high at a 45 degree angle pointing outward. that way your guests get to see your perfect accessory - your bouquet and not the stems.


For full length photos, again hold you bouquet at your pelvis/hip. This forces the elbows away from your body and shows off those beautiful curves at your waist. It elongates your torso and has a slimming effect while hiding any imperfections. Now if we could always walk around with a bouquet!

For half length photos and shorter, hold your bouquet nearer to your face/chest as this again enlarges the upper torso while reducing the waist, it also frames your face beautifully.

Hope this little tip helps you future brides to end up with photos of you and your bouquet that you'll love!

Posted by Cindy

Create Your Own Wedding Inspiration Board

First let me say that even if I wasn't a floral and event designer, I still would believe in creating an inspiration board for any and all weddings.

Here's the why:
1.) It provides you and your wedding vendors with a vision of what you want your wedding day to
look and feel like.
2.) It gives the wedding cohesion and flow.
3.) It makes for a less stressful wedding planning process and you won't be sidetracked by well meaning friends and family member's ideas.
4.) A little color & theme planning ahead of time helps you stay on budget - really.

So if you don't plan to hire an event designer for budget or other reasons, you can make your own inspiration board.

While some future brides are happy to cut and paste to their hearts content creating their dream wedding on paper (or computer), other brides are intimidated by the process. If you're a bit hesitant keep reading. Even if you think to yourself, I don't have a creative bone in my body - you too can become a design diva!

Start with something you love, it doesn't matter what it is so long as you love it. Do you have a cherished tea pot (maybe from your grandmother or a friend), or another loved collectible? How above a favorite dress or place, maybe a vintage 60's record album cover, or a wine label? Maybe you can't think of anything else but the colors you love, or have already picked for your wedding - that;s a start. This is the beginning of your Wedding Inspiration Board!

Now do some thinking about that item. Is it the color(s) of your favorite dress, or is it the style, or both? About that favorite place, do you love it because of the feeling you get when you think about it, the memories it conjures, perhaps the colors, or smells? Once you've got a few questions figured out you can go from there.

For example, for the board above I was doing some research on the web and came across this image of Nine West shoes and bags via Career Fashion's blog. It's such a vibrant set of spring colors that make me happy! Next I began an image search for the colors orange pink and green. You can search for specific items, of just the colors. Keep in mind you're also looking for a theme when you're searching for a cohesive look. Remember your inspiration board is a tool, so there's no right or wrong way to create it. It's purpose is to inspire you and your creativity. so play with colors, themes and just have fun with it - I know I do!

Orange & Slate Grey Inspriation Board

Choosing Your Wedding Colors

Your color scheme is so important; it alone has the ability to set the tone for your wedding.  We’ve all been to a wedding like my Cousin Besty’s.  She had 18 months to plan her wedding with a decent budget, but there is no flow in décor, color scheme or the flowers.  That being said choose your colors thoughtfully.  Here are some of the important elements to consider in select your colors - the basis for your wedding flowers, linens, bridesmaids dress and decor.

Your Fiancé:  Even if your fiancé doesn’t have a strong opinion about any of the other wedding details he might have a glaring reaction to the color(s) you’d like.  If you’re just crazy in love with hot pink, but the color makes him gag (literally), find another color you both can agree on.  After all this is only one of the many compromises you’ll be asked to make in your life together as Mr.  & Mrs.

Your Venue:  Unless you’re planning an outdoor wedding, your venue should be considered.  Look at the colors used in your location’s décor - carpeting, chairs, drapery and paint colors.  If the site already has strong colors, it’s best to select a color scheme that complements, or at least doesn’t clash.  What if you have your heart set on a certain color that you can’t make work with the venue?  You just might have to consider selecting a more neutral site.

Your Favorite Flower:  If chocolate cosmos are your favorite flower of all time (at least currently), there’s no reason why they shouldn’t make it into your décor scheme.  Incorporate the flower color – by making it the dominant color or using it as an accent.  Your floral designer will be able to make it come together, if they say they can’t look for another designer. 

The Season:  Going with seasonal flowers is a natural choice no matter what time of year you’re tying the knot.  It’s also a very effective way to keep to your floral budget.  So let the colors of the season be your inspiration.  This doesn’t mean that you’re stuck with pastel colors during Spring or brown and orange during Fall.  Think outside the box when it comes to the seasonal flowers, such as orange and purple for a contemporary fall wedding.  Or bright blue and yellow for a vibrant Spring wedding, your floral designer should be able to guide you into discovering the possibilities for your florals and more. 

Your Favorite Color:  Still not sure what color to go with?  Look around your home or in your closet for color clues.  What dress, pair of shoes, or collectable do you love the color of?  If you go with a color you love, surrounded by friends and family you love, to marry the man you love – what could be more perfect.