By Laura Madden, Senior Sales Manager, Pleasantdale Château
Remember playing the daydreaming game, “He loves me, he loves me not?” Well, if he’s marrying you, he obviously does love you, but some brides-to-be play a version of this game with their bouquets: they put so much attention and thought into them, they ask themselves, “Should I or shouldn’t I toss my real bouquet?”
Be that as it may, it’s smart to spend time planning your bouquet. And invariably the first question that comes up is, “What size should the wedding bouquet be?” The answer depends on a number of things. And the flowers you want to use aren’t the only consideration. Your size and, believe it or not, even your strength – no, not so you can toss the bouquet across the room – are important factors to consider, as well. The size of the wedding bouquet should be appropriate to the size of the bride. Petite brides could get lost behind an overly large bouquet, while a larger bride could make some bouquet arrangements look undersized. And consider your strength – You’ll be holding the bouquet for a long time, so you don’t want a bouquet that’s going to seem like a lead weight after a few minutes.
And let’s not forget the boutonniere for the gentleman. A smaller flower for the guy is a must. Keep the boutonniere a modest size. I’ve seen some grooms parties where the men look like they’re wearing corsages. For bouquets and boutonnieres alike, size does matter.
Have a great day!
Laura
By Preston Postlethwaite, Banquet Director, The Manor
When love blossoms, flowers often mark the occasion. That’s why the floral selection is such an important part of wedding celebrations, and why so much time and attention is devoted to their selection. Usually the choice of flowers is based on the season. So with the end of winter in sight, let’s take a moment to talk about flowers for a spring wedding.
Of course the availability of flowers depends on where you live as well as the seasons. We’re assuming that anyone reading this is in the New York tri-state area and has access to great vendors like Crest Florist and Betina’s at Parkview. Of course some flowers are appropriate and available for a wedding any time of year. These include popular flowers like Roses, Lilies, and Gerber Daisies. But if you really want to say spring with your flowers, consider choosing Lily of the Valley, hyacinths (which are nice and fragrant), peonies (which have great volume, making them a great value), and Forsythia. Want to add something a little different? Think about using herbs as part of your arrangements – like lemon verbena, basil and the like. That’s a fresh idea that’s ideal for putting a seasonal spin on your floral displays for a spring wedding.
Until next time,
Preston
By, Caitlyn Bradley, Banquet Manager, Ram’s Head Inn
Flowers are an important part of every wedding, signifying life, beauty, and new beginnings. That makes the choice of flowers for your ceremony also very important. Here are a few things to keep in mind: First, your options will depend on both the season and where you live. But even if you’re having a winter wedding, you will have a wide selection of available flowers to choose from. I’m assuming that anyone reading this is in the New Jersey/New York/Connecticut Tri-State area and has access to great vendors like Crest Florist and Betina’s at Parkview.
Fortunately, wedding favorites like Roses, Lilies, and Gerber Daisies are available all year long. Even popular tropical flowers like orchids and amaryllis are available in the dead of winter from greenhouse garden nurseries or imported from warmer climes. But why fight the season? Consider going with a holiday theme for your flowers, choosing Poinsettias and holly, for example, for your winter wedding. (That could make for an interesting boutonniere!)
A good florist can provide lots of help in choosing your flowers, and in making sure they are top quality, so they’ll look fresh and lovely as long as possible. That will help you and your guests appreciate your lovely floral arrangements no matter what the season.
Best,
Caitlyn
