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Floral Wedding Decor
Tasteful and Elegant Floral Wedding Decor
Flowers are an integral part of every wedding. Flowers are used in the
ceremony (as the bouquet and sometimes in the bride’s hair), they are
used to decorate the ceremony chairs and the altar, and they are
dispersed on tables, chairs and even on the wedding cake during the
reception. So, how do you incorporate floral wedding decor tastefully?
And, more importantly, how much is too much?
What is floral wedding decor?
Floral wedding decor is basically any type of decoration that
incorporates flowers, whether they are fresh, silk or simply the pattern
on a tablecloth or napkin. Floral wedding decor can be beautiful, but
there are ways to overdo it.
The following article will explain some of the best ways to use floral
wedding decor, as well as some steps for avoiding using too much.
How to incorporate tasteful floral wedding decor into the ceremony and
reception
The first step in planning your floral wedding decor is to decide which
colors you want to highlight at your wedding. Stick to those colors when
you begin to incorporate the floral wedding decor so all of the
decorations compliment each other. For example, you wouldn’t want to use
bright red flowers if the colors at your wedding are pink and yellow.
One of the biggest misconceptions that people have when it comes to
floral wedding decor is that more is always better. If a bride’s
favorite flower is a rose, she may include ten different types of roses
in all colors and have rose stitched tablecloths lying under rose
centerpieces, surrounded by rose-scented candles. Although it may seem
perfect to the bride-to-be, this is floral overkill and this type of
floral wedding decor should be avoided.
If you want to include your favorite flower in your wedding, by all
means, do so! But, make sure you’re including it in an elegant and
classy way. For example, if you want to include roses in your wedding,
make the rose the feature flower in your bouquet, but also surround it
with other flowers in complimentary colors, to add variety and depth to
the bouquet.
Similarly, if you think that rose centerpieces will add a nice touch to
your dinner tables at your reception, make them simple, and place them
on tablecloths that are solid colors (not stitched with a floral
pattern). If do plan to have fragrant flowers at the ceremony and
reception, nix the scented candles, as guests are likely to prefer the
smell of fresh flowers, as opposed to floral-smelling wax.
Avoiding floral wedding decor pitfalls
The beauty of having floral wedding decor at your ceremony and reception
is that flowers are naturally pleasing to look at and smell. Therefore,
if you choose to have fresh flowers as decorations at your wedding,
steer clear of dinnerware, tablecloths or other decorations that may
have faux flowers engraved or painted on them. The real flowers will add
the beauty and smell you’re looking for.
The best way to ensure that your floral wedding decor is tasteful is to
work with a professional florist. Florists have an eye for mixing and
matching different types of flowers and can usually make several
suggestions on floral wedding decor that will suit any bride and groom’s
preference or need.
As we all know, no wedding is really complete without flowers.
Therefore, work with someone who knows how to decorate with flowers
tastefully and subtly – although you want to have flowers present at the
wedding, nothing should take away from the happy couple getting married!
About the Author
Adrienne Turner is a freelance writer from Southern California, currently living
in Oslo, Norway. Adrienne writes on a variety of topics including health,
medical science and fitness. In addition to writing, Adrienne enjoys
international travel, diving, yoga and cooking. She is currently working on her
first novel. She is a new contributor to http://www.wedding-decoration-idea.com.
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