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days like Valentine’s Day and Mothers’
Day. If possible, try to avoid these dates
for your wedding because your flowers
could literally double in cost over
this time.
Your wedding dress
Ultimately everything starts and ends
with the dress. If possible give your florist
a photograph or sketch of your dress so
she can guide you on the best choice of
bouquet.
Large trailing bouquets are dramatic
and romantic but tend to work better with
princess-style ball gowns as they overpower anything simple or understated.
A more modern bride might consider
exotic flowers or an interesting use of
foliage such as succulents in her bouquet
or perhaps a wrist bouquet, pomander
or dramatic head piece while a stylish
bride may want to add crystal or pearl
embellishments for a glamorous finish.
Your bouquet will be the most special
and intimate arrangement of the day,
so brief your florist well (don’t be scared
to take pictures, mementoes, fabric
swatches and sketches along to your

meeting) to ensure that you end up with
a bouquet you love.
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