| Play with Shape
Arrangements with a just-picked, unstructured look are replacing
the tightly-bound bouquet and centerpiece shapes of previous seasons.
Ensure a modern, not messy, look by choosing the right flowers.
Hearty blooms like lilies, orchids, and amaranthus work well in
looser arrangements because of the sleek shape of the individual
blooms. Also consider incorporating non-floral elements like feathers,
berries, and crystals to add interest and depth.
Get Into Navy
Sophisticated and classic navy is one of the hottest colors on the
2009 wedding palette, and many brides are daring to think beyond
basic baby blue by incorporating the darker shade into their floral
schemes. Naturally navy flowers may be hard to come by, but there
are some options that are a close match: deep blue violets, thistles,
and hydrangea are available in various shades of blue and indigo,
while roses are a versatile bloom that can be dyed any color –
including navy blue. Pair these bold navy blooms with white or ivory
for a classic look, or yellow for a bright burst of color.
Think Beyond the Vase
Options abound beyond the basic floral vase for holding your flowers.
Consider instead mixing and matching clusters of unique containers
like wood buckets, mason jars, cans, pitchers, antique urns and
uniquely shaped vases to add interest and reflect your wedding theme.
Some ideas: Fill watering cans with wild flowers for a garden fete,
or use apothecary jars filled with sand and sea glass to complement
to a waterfront wedding.
Lighten Up
Candles, always a popular choice for centerpieces, are becoming
even more popular as a budget and eco-friendly enhancement to traditional
floral centerpieces. Ample candlelight lends the day a romantic,
organic feel, while the natural resource saves electricity and drapes
the setting with an intimate glow. Another way to enhance your arrangements
with lighting and really make your centerpieces pop is through a
technique called pinspotting. This advanced light design shines
tiny beams of light from the ceiling to illuminate the center of
each arrangement.
Get Stoned
Say good-bye to light pastels and muted shades, and seek inspiration
from the baubles on your ears and wrist. Rich gemstone colors like
amethyst, turquoise, and amber are hot on this year’s wedding
color palette. Accent these rich colors with soft sandy tones or
grays instead of chocolate brown (so last year!)
Go Green
Going green is easy when it comes to wedding flowers. Consult Mother
Nature for inspiration and bring the outdoors in. Natural objects
like stones, leaves, pinecones, even twigs can add an organic aesthetic
to your reception décor. Place in rustic containers or scatter
amongst pillar candles for added ambiance. Get more green weddings
ideas and advice here.
Make it Personal
Further seeking to personalize their weddings, brides are using
their wedding flowers to call out specific interests by incorporating
unique items into bouquets and centerpieces and creating a conversation
piece for guests. For instance, book worms can use use intricately
piled leather-bound books in place of floral centerpieces, and wine
lovers can use wine bottles and decanters as centerpiece holders.
Tie it Together
The hand-tied bouquet continues its reign as the most popular bouquet
style as brides opt for a tailored and natural look to their wedding
flowers. A fresh bunch of flowers gathered and wrapped in a wide
satin ribbon presents the look of simple elegance, but brides wishing
to up the glam of this otherwise simple look can embellish the bouquet
with brooches, pins, and crystal picks.
Lose the Corsage
De rigueur brides are forgoing corsages and instead having the moms
carry nosegays or tussy mussys down the aisle. Besides the fact
that corsages tend to conjure up memories of proms gone bad, there’s
practical reason for this trend because it saves the dress - often
made from fragile fabric – from pulling and tearing from the
weight of the corsage.
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