Blooming Brides

bridal flowers | ceremony flowers | reception flowers

Organising wedding flowers is a process. Initially, a phone call to Blooming Brides to discuss requirements and availability of particular flowers will help narrow down options. If a client has a good idea of what they want, a cost estimate can often be provided at this point.

For those unsure of their requirements or those wanting to incorporate a specific theme into their wedding, a consultation is arranged. Clients are encouraged to provide fabric samples and images of designs they like at this time so ideas can be developed.

Initial basic quotes are provided obligation-free. Should you then wish to secure Blooming Brides services for a wedding date and develop ideas further, a $100 booking deposit is required. This fee is offset against the final account. Once services are booked, email is the preferred method of contact, allowing for the development of ideas and the exchange of images and information.

bridal flowers

Most people have a good idea of what they want for their wedding flowers. Traditional bridal party flowers may include a bouquet for the bride, bouquets for the bridesmaids, buttonholes (boutonnières) for the groom and groomsmen, headpieces or posies for flower girls, and corsages for female relatives and guests. Less traditional bridal parties sometimes opt for alternative decorations including floral headpieces, boas or wristlets.

When choosing bridal flower designs and flowers, it is a good idea to be guided by the design of dresses and suits and the colour of fabric used. In most cases bridal flowers follow a similar theme to the bridal party outfit designs, with the types of flowers being the most consistent factor in the designs. The bride’s bouquet is always bigger than the bridesmaids’.

Bridal flowers are usually delivered to the locations where the bride and groom prepare prior to the ceremony and are delivered as close as possible to departure time to ensure freshness.

ceremony flowers

Regardless of a person’s religious or spiritual inclination, the location for taking vows is a special place. It is also the most popular spot for guests to take photographs.

Flowers can add to ceremonies in several ways. Floral decorations can completely transform a dark church, bare chuppah poles or a functional but plain civil setting. Flowers and foliage can be used to both mask unsightly areas and act as a central decoration.

Alternatively, flowers can be used to set the scene and define the space in which the ceremony occurs. Garden and outdoor weddings work well when flowers are used to create a ‘spot’ or frame the area in which the ceremony takes place and marquees come to life once flowers are in place.

reception flowers

When thinking about flowers for the reception venue several factors need to be considered:

• What is the style of the venue (stark and modern, regal and formal, elegant etc)?
• What kind of room is it (tall ceilings, open spaces, dark lighting)?
• What colours work well with the room and other decorations such as tablecloths?
• Is the wedding following a particular theme?
• What do you want flowers to do in the room (set the theme, add colour and life, understated style etc)?

When selecting flowers, it is always best to choose blooms that are in season locally. Not only will you get the best quality flowers but they will be easier to source and cheaper. Melbourne residents are however spoiled for choice as tropical flowers can be sourced year-round from interstate and Asia. Also because of our state’s climate, we grow the country’s best tulips (autumn to spring), excellent quality roses (year-round, but at best spring to autumn) and export quality liliums (all year round).

Ultimately the most important factor determining reception flowers is the budget. Those with a smaller budget may consider having one or two large arrangements for best effect, rather than trying to include an arrangement on every table.

At Blooming Brides we are happy to work with our clients to find the most visually impressive and cost effective designs for the venue, whatever the budget.