Multiple cascades of blooming orchids, close clusters of blushing roses, rows of sunflowers in their prime, intimate ensemble of lively carnations and a complete bed of daisies…sounds wonderful, doesn’t it? Flowers and ivies have been associated with weddings since the times of mythical gods and goddesses and we mortals have devised some amazing wedding floral decorations that will leave the very gods marveling over our creative prowess.
The year 2011 will witness an opulence reflected through single variety flowers being used for decoration, which you may commonly refer to as following a specific floral theme for the wedding. Flowers of a particular variety and color when clustered together in different designs create a very dramatic effect on the senses, highlighted further through artistic use of foliage such as ferns, eucalyptus etc in the background.
Flower Decides the Mood
The choice of that single flower which you want all over the place in your wedding in various forms will depend upon the kind of mood you want to set in and the money you have apportioned for the floral decorations. Roses define love and need to be handled very smartly otherwise the décor may end up being very cheesy and dull. Create magic with rose bulbs and led lighting, multi-tiered fountain filled with red rose petals to the brim, artistically designed centerpieces, a bower for the entrance and an arbor for the mandap.
The presence of roses of a certain color in various places will heighten the effect of the particular setting, like red/pink roses forming the backdrop of mandap, yellow, violet or shaded roses near reception etc. Do not overcrowd the roses together, allow them some breathing amongst themselves and infuse little greens in between.
Similarly, a bed of white daisies with an electric splash of different colors at random places makes for a superb wedding day decoration and afternoon reception. Daisies are perfect for summer outdoor weddings and gel well with moderate sunlight, creating a pristine allure that is both romantic and soothing. For an evening reception setting, go for cascading ivies and creepers around candelabras and centerpieces with lights with daisies.
If Budget is not a Problem
The most illustrious members of the Victorian ton had a taste for orchids, when it was customary to propose with peonies. You know why? Because orchids exude an exotic charm that no other flower does. They are sleek, colorful and can bear slight rough handling too, so that you can entwine them and use them the way you want. Orchids look entrancing when arranged with candles or placed in attractive vases and centerpieces. A chiming effect with orchids hung spiraling on branches of trees and glittering in lights, a spray of it entwined around bows made of tulle or organza can be used to decorate the wedding venue. Let the floral arrangement be a reflection of your own unique style, after all it’s your wedding.
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Similarly, you can go for carnations and get lively colorful effect at half the price of orchids. Lilies, hyacinths, sunflowers etc can be used en-masse as well, but in combination with one other flower.
