I worked like crazy, and I’ll have to say more about the details later, but I wanted to recommend two of the most helpful books, and I researched in numerous ones (along with all the Bridal magazines). Malcolm Hilliers Book of Fresh Flowers
If you are more interested in fresh floral design for many occasions, I would choose the Hillier book,Book of Fresh Flowers: A Complete Guide to Selecting and Arranging
I did order too many flowers though. About two hundred too many I think. I could have used them in extra arrangements if I had more time and didn’t have to split the morning with getting myself ready! I was in a hurry and burnt my fingers really badly with the glue gun, but didn’t care because I had to crank out those bridesmaids’ bouquets and get them there looking good on time.
I really can’t believe I attempted that- but the bouquets actually turned out quite successfully! I had bought 6 inch wide velvet red ribbon on sale… beautiful pink and white organza wired ribbon and had red and bicolor cream white and red roses in a hand tied bunch, with a collar of tree fern and baby’s breath around. The glue came in to cover the wired stems with a wrap of red ribbon which was then tied with the pink in a simple bow with trailing streamers. Very pretty against the deep red of the dresses. The Jr. Bridesmaids had the same bouquet against soft rose pink dresses. I think I mentioned that at first I didn’t like the pink red white green theme, but it coordinated beautifully, it really was a standout color scheme- and not all schmaltzy sweet like I imagined.
My daughter turned out to have had excellent taste. I will have to give more details later.
Here is a picture of the wedding party:
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