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Congratulations... In planning your Wedding,
you will be looking to buy one or more of the following Wedding Flowers, bridal
bouquet, Silk Flowers, Flowers for the Bride, Bridesmaids,
Bridemaids, Church and Reception, Anniversaries, Centerpieces, Wedding
Arrangements, Columns and Stands, Canopies, Fountains, Trellises, Strawberry
Swans, corsages and boutonnières, bouquets, lay runner down aisle, florist,
wedding florist.
Your
Wedding Flower Checklist
The
following is a list of flowers often requested for weddings. Please feel free
to print this list to help you plan your wedding flower needs. Just check off
the items that you are considering for your wedding. Bridal Party
Bridal bouquet
Bridal throw-away bouquet
Bridal go-away corsage/bouquet
Maid of Honor bouquet (can be different from bridesmaids)
Bridesmaids bouquets
Flower girl bouquet or basket, optional headpiece
Mother of Bride corsage/bouquet
Bride's Father—boutonnière
Grandmothers/ Great Grandmothers corsage
Grandfather/Great Grandfathers- boutonnière
Other________________________ Groom's Party
Groom boutonniere (can be different from ushers)
Best man boutonniere
Ushers boutonniere
Ring Bearer pillow and boutonniere
Groom's Mom's corsage/bouquet
Groom's Father's boutonniere
Grandmother/Great Grandmothers corsage
Grandfather/Great Grandfathers boutonniere
Other________________________ Church
Candelabras
Pew decorations
Aisle runner
Altar decorations
Arch (optional or for outdoor services)
Other________________________ Reception
Arrangements for tables/chairs
Tablecloths, napkins available
Arrangement for head table (dais)
Cake arrangements for cake or table (optional)
Arrangement for buffet table
Arrangement for sign-in table
Other________________________
Optional flowers might include decorations for bride or groom's house (for
after reception party), thank you arrangements, additional flowers for outdoor
services or studio/outdoor photography, rehearsal dinner etc. by Heller & Reid, L.P.
The
Agreement for Stress Free Wedding Flowers
Who ever you select to supply your flowers make sure that you have no
misunderstandings or disappointments. Use this checklist to discussed and
agreed to all the elements below and make sure they are included in your
written agreement.
What items should be covered in your flower agreement:
Name and contact information for you and the vendor
Date, times, and locations of your ceremony and reception. Include all contact
names and phone numbers.
An itemized list of all the flower arrangements you're buying, from bouquets to
centerpieces, with names and colors
Flower alternatives (in your price range) should a specific bloom be
unavailable on your wedding day; also include unacceptable substitutions, if
any
A list of items the florist will supply -- centerpiece vases, trellises, other
accessories. If they need to be returned a list of the items and the date of
return.
Arrival times for setup at the ceremony and reception sites
Where and when bouquets and boutonnieres should be delivered, if not to the
ceremony site (to your home, for example)
Name of the person, if any, who will be on hand during the wedding
Total cost and payment schedule
Sales tax, overtime charges, delivery fees, and setup fees
Deposit amount and due date
Balance amount and due date
Cancellation/refund policy
Florist’s signature
Your signature
by Heller & Reid, L.P.
Bouquet Preservation...What to Consider?
Man has been
involved in some form of floral preservation since the beginning of time. We
associate many important life events with flowers; weddings, births, and
anniversaries, just to name a few and it is natural to want to save the flowers
from these special events. Air drying
and floral pressing are age-old arts dating back to before Egyptian times.
Silica gel drying came into vogue in the late 1700’s. Ancient Indians in the
high Andes Mountains practiced a form of freeze-drying. William Hyde Wallaston
introduced the first modern freeze-drying method in 1813 to the Royal Society in
London. The freeze dry method used today was perfected during World War II as a
method to assist the storage of human plasma. Freeze drying is now employed
quite extensively by pharmaceutical manufactures, and food producers. About 15
years ago the first flowers were successfully freeze-dried and over the years
floral freeze-drying has become a combination of art and science. Proper floral
freeze-drying doesn’t produce flowers that are brittle and lifeless as
traditional drying methods do. There are very few experts in this industry
because the equipment is expensive, requires extensive training to operate, and
knowledge about flowers and floral design is imperative. Flowers stay in the
freeze dry equipment for about two weeks and the complete process can take up to
12 weeks.
There are a
few things you should know prior to selecting a company to preserve your
flowers:
Do they pretreat and
rehydrate the flowers before they freeze-dry them? This process helps retain
the color of your flowers and opens the cells so they freeze dry with a
natural look.
Are all bouquets
photographed and then dis-assembled for freeze-drying? This is the only way
each flower will retain its color and shape.
Are the flowers
post-treated after freeze-drying? This process coats each flowers with a thin,
transparent layer that protects them from light and humidity.
Not all freeze-drying
companies complete each step because of the time and labor required. Without
these steps; however, your flowers may not retain their natural look or will
have a shorter lifespan. Preserved flowers are
attractive accents for any home and appear much more natural than silk
arrangements. There are hundreds of frames, glass or acrylic domes, and
beautifully creative custom wall and tabletop designs available to display your
flowers. Consult a floral
preservationist at least two months prior to your wedding so you can arrange to
have your flowers shipped or delivered while they are still fresh. Thousands of
brides are now preserving their bouquets and wedding flowers; with so few
experts in this industry, reservations must be made months in advance so you
will not be disappointed. Enjoy the sentimental
memories for years to come- make this extraordinary display a key centerpiece in
your new homes décor or a gift to someone special. Just as you preserve your
wedding gown, photographs and other sentimental wedding memorabilia, you can now
preserve your bridal flowers for a lifetime of enjoyment. by Heller & Reid, L.P.
Top National Wedding
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