~ A Rose is not just a rose ~

Most variety of roses are available year-round and in all colors. However, the price of roses do go up around “flower giving” holidays such as Valentine’s and Mother’s Day. If your wedding date is near one of these holidays, and you are on a budget, you may want to consider an alternative. Nothing can beat the impact of roses, it’s not surprising they are still the most popular wedding flower.

When words cannot be found, a rose will always say “I love you”.

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~ Traditional Rose meanings ~

White – purity

Red – True love

White and Red – Unity

Lavender – Enchantment

Pink – Grace

Orange – Fascination

Yellow – Friendship

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~ Holding your bouquet ~

If you hold your bouquet too low, no one will notice the pretty blooms.

If you hold it too high, you will hide your beautiful dress.

Let your wrists fall above your hip bones and use both hands to

hold the stem of your bouquet just below your waist.

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~ My personal tips to save on flowers ~

1. Stick to seasonal flowers. They won't need to be imported and will generally not cost as much.

2. Time costs money.  Choose simple not-wired arrangements.

3. If you have a flower that is particularly expensive, use is sparingly, perhaps in your bouquet only.

4. Alternate your flower arrangements. You don't have to grand arrangements on every table, limit the large ones and mix with smaller ones.

5. If you have a large number of bridesmaids, you can save some money by giving them a single flower to carry instead of bouquets.

6. Church decorations. Only decorate the most prominent features. Stand at the back of the church and look and see where your eyes go first, then decorate these keys areas only.

7. Pew/Chair Ends don't have to be on every row. They can be the first, second or third rows. Also, opting for tulle bows instead of flowers can save some money

8. Your bridal flowers and venue flowers don't need to match. There are no rules! You can use classic flowers for the bouquets and boutineers then introduce cheaper filler flowers at the reception with the same color and look.

9. Never skimp on the bridal bouquet as it will be on show all day and be in most of the photos.

10. Try not to book you wedding at peak flower giving times i.e. Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Thanksgiving etc. as the wholesale cost of flowers could at least triple in price.

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~ Bouquet Jewels ~

Bouquet Jewels add that special touch or sparkle to any bouquet but can run very expensive. If you find a pretty brooch (or pin), I can wire it into your bouquet for you free of charge. I can purchase one for you also if you wish. That way you get to keep the pin/brooch as a wedding keepsake and also keep the cost of your bouquet down while adding that special touch.

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