Wedding Bouquet

Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   Wedding bouquet?
   I have a June wedding, and I was thinking of doing my bridesmaids bouquet in purple lilacs and sage green roses. For mine, purple lilacs, sage green roses and a couple sunflowers to set it apart from the bridesmaids. Would that be a weird looking bouquet? LoL

   • ANSWER:
     That would be very pretty and unique…maybe instead of getting the big sunflowers get mini sunflowers…they look just like the bigger ones but are smaller, and won’t take up so much space! and the sage roses are gorgeous…it wouldn’t matter if you used them or not because they are a lighter green and would still show through the dark green leaves.and a smattering of purple perfects it. I’m a licensed florist and haven’t heard of that combination but thru imagination it sure looks beautiful!

2. QUESTION:
   Wedding Bouquet?
   I recently have caught my friends bouquet at her wedding. Now my question is how do I perserve it? Is there anything that I can do at home? I heard that if you spray it with hairspray it will be okay. Is that true? What else can I do?

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3. QUESTION:
   wedding bouquet …?
   I am doing my mom’s bouquet for her wedding next month. I have found a special flower for her bouquet. Chocolate Cosmos …. she wants brown and pink for her bouquet.

   So I have the cosmos for the brown and now need a pink flower that would work well and not overpower the cosmos. What is your opinon for a good flower ..
   I never thought of that … with the cosmo. I know they are the biggest flower …. Do you think accenting with a darker bigger flower and like a pink cosmo would do better?

   • ANSWER:
     There are endless pink flowers. I love calla lillies or a pink hydrangea are long lasting.

     I would pick a diff. brown flower besides the chocolate cosmo though. Perhpas a dark brown rose? The only problem with chocolate cosmos is that while they are absolutely AMAZING in person they tend to show up as little block spots in the photos instead of brown beauites that they are.

4. QUESTION:
   wedding Bouquet?
   Im using Red Hydrangeas for my Bouquet, and i was wondering what is a good flower to use for the boutonnieres?
   was thinking beige magnolia.
   What do you think .. any pix you have would help
   Thanks

   • ANSWER:
     I like your idea, perhaps for the guys add a bit of ivy around it – the green will look great against the beige magnolia.

5. QUESTION:
   How to execute a wedding bouquet made out of movie tickets?
   Hi All!

   I have kept almost every ticket from the movies that my fiancee and I have been to from the last 8 years and I want to create my bridal bouquet out of them for our movie theme wedding next summer.

   Does anyone have any ideas how I may execute that? Maybe what I can use as a base, and then decoupage the tickets on it?

   He proposed at the movies, we are hoping to get married at an old theater and we really want to incorporate the tickets into the wedding.

   Any other suggestions are welcomed!

   Thanks!

   • ANSWER:
     You could buy some silk flowers. Take all the leaves off of them, use the movie tickets as the leaves around the flowers.

     Instead of having an actual bouquet (I went to a wedding where all the girls carried little umbrellas), you could make a fan out of the tickets. Or you could make a director’s clapboard out of the tickets. Not sure how formal or how much of the theme you are incorporating. Instead of the flower girl dropping flowers she could drop the tickets. Instead of pew bows (if your in church) or at the end of an isle of chairs make a nice little arraignment out of the tickets.

     Hope this helps!

6. QUESTION:
   What Flowers would look good in a wedding bouquet, using green blue and brown flowers?
   I’ve been looking for wedding bouquets that use green, blue and brown flowers.
   what kinds of flowers would look good in a bouquet with these colors together? and has anyone seen good pictures? I would really like to visualize this bouquet. Thanks

   • ANSWER:
     Brown flowers are hard to come by. Off hand, I can’t think of any except copperish mums. Green flowers aren’t common either. So you are left with blue and dozens of choices.

7. QUESTION:
   What flowers to use in wedding bouquet in the high of summer in Hong Kong?
   i am helping my sister organising her wedding and she’s getting stressed out that most flowers won’t last the entire day in the heat of summer in Hong Kong. Any suggestions on what kind of flowers are good and ways to keep the bouquet fresh during the day?

   Thanks!

   • ANSWER:
     ROSE….

8. QUESTION:
   wedding bouquet with white roses and primroses?
   I ordered my wedding cake and it has white roses with white primroses on the top and the different tiers. I love it! I was wondering if anyone has seen a brides bouquet or centerpieces that have the primrose and roses in it? Simple is better. We will have my bouquet made by a florist but if we can make the centerpieces we might be able to save some money. which is always helpful in wedding planning! Thanks in advance!

   • ANSWER:
     I would be worried about using primroses. I can see why you would want to include them as they are lovely, but they wilt easily.

9. QUESTION:
   What does it mean when the wedding bouquet hits you when you did not intend to catch it?
   I was at my brothers wedding last night and when the bride went to throw the bouquet i did not go up there to catch it (even though i am unmarried) i bent down in my chair reaching for my purse on the floor and the bride threw the bouquet and it literally hit me in the behind!! I did not pick it up off the floor, i really didn’t want no part of it but the bouquet found me or my backside rather. So funny yes, but what does it mean?

   • ANSWER:
     Could be marriage will bite you on the butt or marriage will take you by surprise!!

10. QUESTION:
    What flowers should I have in my summer wedding bouquet?
    I really wanted tulips in my wedding bouquet, but the florist has told me the colour I want (burgundy) cannot be guaranteed at the end of May for my wedding. I’m gutted and need to think of something else! I really don’t want roses, I think they’re a bit cliché and looking for something simple and pretty like tulips that’ll be in season at the end of May (that are also not too expensive!) Can you give me any ideas? Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      carnations?

11. QUESTION:
    How many mini calla lilies are needed in a hand tied wedding bouquet?
    I am a petite woman so I want to use the mini calla lilies instead of the regular size ones. I am trying to guess how many I need to order to put together a wedding bouquet.

    • ANSWER:
      If you are tiny you could carry 3 regular-size Callas or 9 small ones. Callas are only impressive when they have room to spread among greens. Because of their shape, they get squished easily when in a bunch.

12. QUESTION:
    What other flowers would like nice in a wedding bouquet of freesia, violets and sweet pea?
    For my wedding I want white freesia, white violet and white sweet pea flowers. I love the way this smell together and I love the natural shape they have when placed together. However I want to add a pop of color to the bouquet. My wedding colors are chocolate brown and sage green. What other types of flowers could I add (other than roses)

    • ANSWER:
      Adding in some leafy greens would not only add to your bouquet but would stick with the colors! Why not try some sage? Or even just some mint– that would look very nice, smell nice, and be really cheap! I think bouquets look more put together when green is involved– they also look more natural.

13. QUESTION:
    How long is turnaround from a florist for a wedding bouquet is to long?
    Here’s the deal – I went to a florist I found on yelp on October 16 for my wedding on November 14 – I followed up last week they said that they would call me back today – But I got no phone call – I am 15 days away from my wedding and I still have not discussed my bouquet with a florist

    How long from when they call you do they return your call to schedule an appointment?

    • ANSWER:
      Get another florist!!!! Quickly!!

14. QUESTION:
    What would be a good choice for a yellow flower in this wedding bouquet?
    A friend of mine is getting married in the fall of next year and we can’t figure out a yellow flower that would look good in her bouquet (her wedding will be in fall colors). She knows she wants deep red roses and tiger lilies, but we can’t think of a golden yellow flower to go with it (she thinks sunflowers would be “too much”). Any help the lovely people here at Y!A could give would be great!

    • ANSWER:
      fressia

      http://www.flickr.com/photos/buggirlx/2477388824/

      tulips

      http://ca.images.search.yahoo.com/images/view?back=http%3A%2F%2Fca.images.search.yahoo.com%2Fsearch%2Fimages%3Fp%3Dyellow%2BTulips%26fr%3Dyfp-t-501%26ei%3Dutf-8%26js%3D1%26x%3Dwrt&w=375&h=500&imgurl=static.flickr.com%2F3%2F4295959_ff614d15e0.jpg&rurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.flickr.com%2Fphotos%2Fbumble_bee%2F4295959%2F&size=49.8kB&name=Yellow+Tulips&p=yellow+Tulips&type=JPG&oid=905367bdf82c1dbe&fusr=Bumblebee&tit=Yellow+Tulips&hurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.flickr.com%2Fphotos%2Fbumble_bee%2F&no=5&tt=52,715&sigr=11gldkv7l&sigi=11aocl1mk&sigb=130r2cvns&sigh=118j6qdmr

      yarrow

      

      carnations

      

      Forsythia

      

      Pom Pons

      

      Narcissus

      

      snapdragon

      

      Daisy

      

      Crocus

      

      Jonquil

      

      Moss Rose

      

      Poppy

      

      Columbine

      

      Pansy

      

      Daffodils

      

      Mums

      

      Straw Flower

      

      Marigolds

      

      Hollyhocks

      

      Dahlia

      http://www.flickr.com/photos/mapplegate/2428791280/

      Nasturtiums

      

      Cosmos

      

      Hibiscus

      

      Gladiolas

      

      Violas

      

      Iris

      

      Butterfly Bush

      http://www.flickr.com/photos/harthillfarm/1580285515/

      Clover

      

      Primrose

      

      Celosia

      

15. QUESTION:
    I need some advise/suggestions! How easy would it be to do my own wedding bouquet?
    I am on a really tight budget for my wedding. I want a nice bouquet, but have heard how expensive florists usually are and I really can’t afford that. I want real flowers so I was thinking about getting my flowers from a wholesaler and doing the bouquet myself. We are not having a wedding party so all I have to worry about is my bouquet. Does anyone have any experience doing their own bouquet? How hard would it be to do? Any helpful advise/suggestions? Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      sweetie they are dead easy to do – michael’s crafts has all the components to make your own bouquet and if you are nervous about it at all they have classes you can go to and learn all the tricks of the trade!
      i made a beautiful bride’s bouquet with a dozen roses [artificial] and greenery for less than .00 – you can do it too! if you want to do fresh flowers then you simply purchase a different holder for them. the difference is in the foam – one type for fresh flowers and one type for artificial! you can do this girl! happy wedding!
      watch michael’s for sales – and btw their artificial flowrs are very nice!

16. QUESTION:
    How do I preserve my wedding bouquet?
    I just got married on Saturday. I have a beautiful flower bouquet and my new husbands flower pin that I would like to have preserved. Can I do this myself? I don’t want them to look dried out like popourri. I want them to look just as beautiful as they do now and did the day of the wedding. Can anyone help me out? Please, if you know how to do this give me step by step directions on what to do. Thanks for the help!

    • ANSWER:
      Any of the methods you can do yourself will not have the flowers look they did when they were fresh. Hang them to dry, and you’ll get the ‘potpouri’ look you described. The silica method is only slightly better, They still fade significantly. Putting them in your freezer at home will make them look nice…..as long as they stay in the frezzer! Once you take them out, they will turn into a gushy mess.
      You want to have this done professionally. Usually they are freeze dried. Look online and see if there’s anyone near you who can do it. You will probably have to send it out somewhere, and you’ll want to do this RIGHT AWAY. Like tomorrow. In general, you should arrange to have it done ahead of the wedding, so that as soon as you leave the reception, you overnight ship your bouquet to the preservation company. While you’re hunting online, keep them in the fridge, and keep it away from fruits and veggies (they produce a gas that speeds up the aging process). The other option is have the flowers pressed and framed under glass. Obviously, it won’t look the same, but the colors are usually pretty faithful, and then you can hang it on your wall or whatever, without it taking up space and collecting dust. Again, you can find places that do this online. But hurry! If you got married Saturday, that bouquet is gonna start to fade pretty quick! If it’s hand tied (the actual flower stems are exposed) recut the stem ends and put them in water. If it’s in a holder with foam, hold the foam part under the running faucet for a minute to try and re-saturate it. Good luck!!!

17. QUESTION:
    How or where can I preserve my wedding bouquet? I live in Torrance CA.?
    A couple days past since my wedding (3 days) and now I really want to preserve my wedding bouquet…I want to find a place close to my home so I can drop it off ASAP. Please recommend some places. Also, is it really worth taking it? Otherwise how can I preserve it on my own, any tips?

    • ANSWER:
      Time is of the essence. Check out the first two sites below or if you are a creative and a crafty type you can do it yourself using sand, silica, or a borax kit which you can get at a craft supply like Michaels > http://direct.where2getit.com/cwc/apps/w2gi.php?client=michaels&template=locator&city=torrance&state=CA&postalcode=&country=US

      Each flower will have to be dried and reassembled… try reassembling in a different way by using some of the flowers in a heart shape pattern inside a display box frame. Or you may simply try pressing some of the flowers and framing them in a flat frame. You’ll get ideas at the craft shop or at a bookstore or library or online search engines. Good luck and have fun.

18. QUESTION:
    What flower(s) go well with orchids for a wedding bouquet?
    I know for sure that I want orchids in my bouquet because I have a good idea for them for the reception & I like orchids; however, I am having a hard time deciding what other flowers to add into my bouquet that will also make for nice centerpieces at the reception. The colors of my wedding are Fuchsia, cream, and black – I am also getting married the day before Easter. I haven’t quite found what I am looking for.

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19. QUESTION:
    How difficult would it be to have daffodils in my wedding bouquet?
    I’ve starting planning my wedding and most wedding websites deal in tulips, daisies, orchids, and roses… not daffodils. Is it a flower that isn’t commonly used in weddings?

    I was also looking into getting Chromacolor Daffodils or White-Hoop Petticoat Daffodils. Are these flowers easy to find?

    Is there a particular season I should have my wedding in to get daffodils in the bouquets?

    • ANSWER:
      Daffodils are not commonly done in bridal bouquets, even in season. The best time to do it is early spring when daffs are in season. Check with a florist or nursury for the specific varieties you are looking for. Any other time of the year they are not only difficult to find, but pretty expensive! I had a July bride to whom daffodils were very special (they were her deceased grandmother’s favorite) and she really wanted at least one or two in her bouquet. We ended up doing a fresh flower bouquet and adding a couple silk daffodils. No one knew but the bride, and she had a little bit of her grandma with her for her wedding day. Be creative and open-minded and it will turn out perfect!

20. QUESTION:
    Please Help!! How easy would it be to do my own wedding bouquet?
    I am on a really tight budget for my wedding. I want a nice bouquet, but have heard how expensive florists usually are and I really can’t afford that. I was thinking about getting my flowers from a wholesaler and doing the bouquet myself. We are not having a wedding party so all I have to worry about is my bouquet. Does anyone have any experience doing their own bouquet? How hard would it be to do? Any helpful advise/suggestions? Thanks!

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21. QUESTION:
    What are some types of orange and pink/fushia flowers that look good together for a wedding bouquet?
    Here is a picture of one bouquet with colors I like.. but I would rather have different types of flowers.. i know gerber Daisey’s are pretty give me other ideas of pink and orange flowers that look good together for a wedding bouquet

    http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewPicture&friendID=159852216&albumId=2108859

    • ANSWER:

      http://blog.charesefelicianodesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/holiday-in-um-290.jpg

      http://www.4everflorals.com/Images/hot_pink_orange_yellow_green_bouquet_set.JPG

      http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/9/6/4/1/5/0/webimg/242428251_tp.jpg

      im not a fan of roses, so I would go with anything but roses!!

22. QUESTION:
    how many flowers should i use for a wedding bouquet?
    my sisters wedding is in 3weeks. she put me in charge of making all the bouquets for her and the 5 bridesmaids (myself included). about how many flowers is the average amount to use per bouquet? were using yellow and orange roses if that helps.

    • ANSWER:
      Check you hands the posy /bouquet should not be imposing.It should compliment the user not steal the scene. If in doubt then seek aide from a florist .Most are only too willing to help especially if they get to sell you the flowers involved .the previous comment about odd numbers is tradition.

23. QUESTION:
    How can I work pine cones or acorns into my wedding bouquet/centerpieces?
    I’m probably having a summer wedding. I really love acorns and pine cones and I’d love to be able to use them in my bouquets, or in my centerpieces or favors, I’m just not sure how. Any ideas? =)

    • ANSWER:
      i have a shower game for you. Dress up the pine cone to be a bride and groom and get crafting stuff and put peeps in groups.

      bouquets – acorns would be a great touch. get some wire thick enought to stay put twist it up a pen and clue the end to the acorn, stretch it out some so it dangles or just straight up wire and or fish line and have it fall beneath the flowers or what ever your using.

      get one of those really big big pine cone or have someone make ahuge one and use that as your bouquet. that would be a unique idea no flowers just pine cone.

      I mean a lot can be used with them

      http://zakkalife.blogspot.com/2008/11/how-to-make-pine-cone-votives.html

      Those would be really cute – incase you don’t trust links – it’s a pin cone candle holder.

      here are some images with pinecones

      http://www.bfranklincrafts.com/Images/Projects/CraftIdea-FloatingCandles2.jpg

      http://www.thingsfestive.com/pineconewedding1.jpg

24. QUESTION:
    Where can I find linen flowers? I saw them in a magazine once and want them for my wedding bouquet…?
    I saw flowers made from linen fabric in a magazine once and thought they were gorgeous.
    Do any of you know where I can find them, or someone who makes them, or a pattern to make them?
    The ones I saw looked like roses but they were made from a cream coloured linen. I really really want to use them for my wedding bouquet!

    Thank you!

    • ANSWER:
      A good florist can order them for you from a wholesaler.

25. QUESTION:
    flowers for a wedding bouquet need serious help quick please?
    i want a few long stem flowers with a ribbon wrapped around them for my wedding bouquet. I want colorful flowers. I just do not know a thing about flowers. what are some colorful flowers with long stems that i can use for a wedding bouquet?

    • ANSWER:
      Tulips

26. QUESTION:
    Name of blue flowers Jade Goody had in her wedding bouquet?
    Does anyone know the name of blue flowers Jade Goody had in her wedding bouquet?

    • ANSWER:
      It would have helped if you provided a link to identify the flowers. All I could find was an article that said she had white roses & lilacs. So, that’s probably it.

27. QUESTION:
    How much did your wedding bouquet cost?
    Hiya, I was just wondering what style was/is your wedding bouquet and how much did it cost? Did you do it yourself to save money? etc. Thanks Xx

    • ANSWER:
      Yes I did do it myself and saved heaps of money. The bouquet probably ended up about in the end with all the ribbon and pins.
      This is it:

      

      

      I highly recommend DIY if you are just having a posy (drop bouquet is a bit harder).
      It takes no time and is so easy. I did mine, the bridesmaids, the boutonnieres and corsages.
      I also bought all the flowers for the wedding and did them. At wholesale it was about 1/3 of what a florist wanted, and my bouquet was about 1/5.

28. QUESTION:
    How much would it cost to make a crystal wedding bouquet?
    Just wondering if anyone knew how much a crystal wedding bouquet would cost- a larger one for me the bride. that is if I made it myself. I was also thinking of doing smaller ones for the bridesmaids and boutineers for the guys and one coursage for a girl on my fiance’s side. Has anyone done this? Any tips? I was just looking around online, and I think I really love this idea. I’m all about new ideas for our wedding

    Here’s a pic of a crystal bouquet- http://www.weddingflowersforyou.net/crystal1.jpg

    thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      Thats awesome!

      I found this site with directions and she put her email so you can write and ask for tips, email her and ask about how much it cost for the bouquet all together, with materials and such, I bet she would tell you.

      http://www.geocities.com/chris_breecher/beadbouquets.html

      Good luck!

29. QUESTION:
    what to do with dried out wedding rose bouquet?
    my friend has asked if i can do a little something with her wedding bouquet. she has kept them in a box in her shed and so they have gone a little bit brown she wants to keep them in their original form bu can be separated – any suggestions on what i can do with them?

    • ANSWER:
      Spray with liquid plastic and place in a shadow box .That’s what I think its called anyway .The wooden box with glass cover that you see with metals or sports paraphernalia in.

30. QUESTION:
    How to assemble the wedding bouquet?
    I love wedding bouquet so tell me the ways to assemble to it…Please help me out…

    • ANSWER:
      Use silk flowers similar to the real flowers and arrange them in a way that you like. …Practice with real flowers and note how much ribbon, greenery and stem you need to cut….Note everything you need while practicing with real flowers to be perfect when you make your wedding bouquet a couple of days before your wedding day…Once if you have done all perfect then you can do wedding bouquet easily with any material…

31. QUESTION:
    How much is an average wedding bouquet of roses cost?
    Im thinking about doing my flowers all silk since I heard its cheaper, but is it really that much less. Im only having two bridesmaids and as little flower decor as possible. My main question though really is, whats the ball park amount for the average bouquet?

    • ANSWER:
      It truly depends on the florist, the area you are in and the time of year. For instance, I got married on February 16th, which is two days after Valentine’s Day. Since it was so close to Valentine’s Day I paid a lot more for my bouquet of roses since the price of roses nearly triple around that time of year. I believe that I paid around 5.00 for my bouquet…
      I think that average price is about 0.00 for the bridal bouquet…at least the area that I’m in (SF Bay Area). You could call around to your local grocery stores like Safeway. My friend got her bouquets done at Safeway – they did a wonderful job and it was fairly cheap.
      I personally like the look of the real flowers – but I’ve been in a wedding where they used silk flowers and it looked really nice…and we got to keep the bouquets as a keepsake.
      Honestly, the best thing to do is make calls to your local florists (look for wholesale florists in your area) and grocery stores. You never know – you may find that it around the same price to do fresh flowers.
      If you are trying to watch your cost you can do what I did for my wedding – I wanted roses for my bouquet, so I spent the extra money; but for my bridesmaids I tried to keep it affordable, so we used gerbera daisies. The bouquets turned out really beautiful and much more affordable then doing roses for everyone.

32. QUESTION:
    Has anyone preserved their wedding bouquet?
    I wanted to know if anyone has had their wedding bouquet professionally preserved and if so, were you happy with how it came back?

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33. QUESTION:
    alternatives to wedding bouquet and garter toss?
    i’m planning my sister’s wedding and trying to come up with fun things to do during the reception. so i was hoping we could do away with the usual bouquet and garter toss and do something fun as an alternative to these. will really appreciate suggestions. thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      An anniversary dance is always fun, and often very touching. Here is how it goes:

      All the couples get out onto the dance floor and start dancing to a slow song. After a minute or so, the DJ asks anyone who has been together less than 24 hours leave the floor….The bride and groom leave the floor.

      The DJ continues….asking couples together less than a year to leave the floor…..then 3 years….5…..10…20….30….and so on, until you are down to the couple who has been together the longest.

      The last couple on the dance floor wins a gift…either a gift basket, a certificate…which can be combined with the bouquet and the garter, if you want. The oldest couple does not do anything with the bouquet/garter…just keep it as a sign of their long commitment to each other, from a newly married couple. I’ve seen couples who have been together up to 60 years…very touching.

      As a side note, I do not like the DJ to say the couples need to be “married couples”…there are many long standing, committed couples who are not married for one reason or another. I don’t think they should be eliminated from participating with this dance. That is just my opinion. Either way, it is a beautiful, dignified way to give a nod to the “Garter and Bouquet” tradition, while honoring the longstanding relationships in your family and friends.

      ~Kat

34. QUESTION:
    What is the history of the wedding bouquet?
    I am currently planning my wedding and in the course of looking at pictures for ideas, I start to question why a bride has the flowers to begin with. Why do the bridesmaids and bride carry flowers down the aisle?

    • ANSWER:
      At one time baths were not always available. There was a time if people wanted to get cleaned they would swim in a near by lake or pond. So most people had an odor to them most of the time. The flowers were carried by the bride and the bride’s maids to mask the odor of the bride. Of course, times have changed but the tradition of the bouquet is still around.

35. QUESTION:
    What is the best way to preserve my wedding bouquet?
    I was married this last weekend. My bouquet consists of hydrangea and roses, what steps do I need to take to dry it while keeping it looking beautiful afterward?

    • ANSWER:
      Hang them upside down making sure you wrap them with thin paper so they dont get dusts. When they are dry, buy a special frame that has space inside that resembles an aquarium but not as deep and place your dry bouquet there. Arrange them as if they are in a vase. Actually, here in Australia, there are people that preserve wedding bouquets and frame them. I don’t where you are but its worth asking around.

36. QUESTION:
    what are some flowers for a wedding bouquet or centerpiece that bloom in october?
    the wedding is in october. tulips i heard are hard to come by during that month. what other flowers would be nice?

    • ANSWER:
      You can get tulips at any time of the year. Try growingtulips.com They have very pretty tulips available year round. Since you like tulips and are having your wedding in the fall how about stay with a purple, orange, and yellow theme and have each table set with a different color? Tie your bouquets with some pretty ribbon, and have vases to set your bouquets in on the head table. Use 3 tulips for a corsage, and one for a boutonniere.

37. QUESTION:
    Are there any good websites on how to make a wedding bouquet?
    My daughter is having a very small ceremony. Just parents and siblings. Anyone know how to make your own bouquet?

    • ANSWER:
      afloral.com has videos. Good thinking for bulk flowers you might try
      americanfloraldistributers.com and globalrose.com as well. for flowers at good prices.

38. QUESTION:
    Daisy wedding bouquet for black and aqua wedding?
    My wedding colors are black and aqua. I really want all Gerbera Daisies as miine and the bridesmaids bouquets, however I do not care for the all white bouquets. Do you think I could use the brighter colors like pink, yellow, or turquoise in our bouquets.

    • ANSWER:
      I think any of those colors, separately, would work. Combining two or all three, would look beautiful. Pick your favorite. Tie it together with your ribbons.

39. QUESTION:
    Are vanda orchids good for a wedding bouquet?
    I want purple vanda orchids for my wedding on June 5th. Are these flowers available then (in Alabama)? Are they good flowers to use/do they get wilty easily? Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      I think they are absolutely beautiful. You could do something like this: http://www.floweravenue.com.au/images/106_0653.jpg
      Great choice! =]

40. QUESTION:
    Any ideas for a variation in the traditional wedding bouquet toss?
    My friend is getting married next week and I want to prepare fun activities for the guests. Throwing the bouquet is kinda boring– I hope you can help me with some fun ideas to make it memorable..Thanks! ♥

    • ANSWER:
      personally i think the bouquet toss is one of the most fun parts of the wedding reception for all the unmarried girls to get together and have a bit of friendly fun. i would be very disappointed if i went to one and they didnt have the bouquet-toss. my goal is to catch a bouquet before my wedding in 2012!! i also cant think of anything that is a good substitute. also, does the bride agree with you that its boring? i will definitely be doing it at my wedding, and if people think its dull they dont have to participate!

41. QUESTION:
    Can you have frangipani flowers in a wedding bouquet in Scotland?
    I really love these flowers when I am in Thailand and not sure if they could be brought over by a relative for my wedding in July next yr?? do they last? does anyone have any photos?

    • ANSWER:
      most flower shops can order flowers of all varieties.

42. QUESTION:
    I need to order my wedding bouquet, where is the best place to order from?
    I’ve been searching like crazy and all flowers seem so expensive, what would be a good option for order my bouquet? Are there any places to order them online?

    • ANSWER:
      I ordered bulk roses from Costco.com and made my own bouquet (and bridesmaid’s bouquets). I think it was around 0 for 125 roses. Or, they have a smaller package, that is for 50 roses. And shipping is free!

      I used directions on eHow to make my bouquet. Pretty darn easy! I’ll put the link below.

      Costco also has wedding packages, if you don’t want the hassle of making the bouquet yourself.

      Good luck!

43. QUESTION:
    How to freeze dry wedding bouquet?
    I just got married, and my bouquet was real (fresh). I want to try to perserve the flowers, any ideas on how to freeze dry the flowers?

    • ANSWER:
      The Bouquet

      Flowers can be dried, turned into potpourri or individually pressed within the pages of a book. To properly preserve a bouquet, don’t delay, begin the drying process before leaving on your honeymoon.

      Turn the bouquet upside down and hang it in a dry, dark place for about two weeks. By that time it should be completely dried out and ready to decorate a wall or shelf.

      To make potpourri, remove fresh petals and place in a bowl out of sunlight, for about 2-3 weeks. After the petals are dry, add a drop or two of floral-scented potpourri oil.

      Pressed flowers or just the petals can be used to adorn the pages of a wedding album, placed in a picture frame or used on stationery. Cut fresh flowers close to the base and place them inside a folded piece of wax paper. Then, place it all within the pages of a heavy book. Check back in two weeks.

44. QUESTION:
    How to display wedding bouquet after wedding?
    I was married a year ago and while getting out the cake knife to cut our cake top with I unwrapped my bouquet I had artificial flowers but I love it and would love to display it in my home someway but have NO ideas!

    • ANSWER:
      I got mine sealed between glass. I don’t know if I can explain it. It’s 2 ovals of glass with the bouquet arranged between them. I have it framed on my shelf. It looks like a picture frame.

      Some other ideas

      http://www.timelessflowers.net/

45. QUESTION:
    I need help deciding what flowers to use in my wedding bouquet that don’t cost an arm and a leg?
    I am having a May wedding and I love roses, but I have heard that they are expensive. I don’t know much about flower cost. Does anyone have some suggestions on pretty spring flowers that don’t break the bank.

    • ANSWER:
      You can just get roses for your bouquet – then you can use a more affordable flower for your centerpieces and bridesmaids bouquet.
      Carnations and gerbera daisies are very affordable flowers – and they come in all kinds of colors.
      I love the gerbera daisies – that’s what I used in my centerpieces and for my bridesmaids bouquets. Like you, I love roses, so I got my bouquet made out of roses – but it was fairly expensive because I got married right around Valentine’s Day.
      If you want to keep the cost down, you can get a bouquet with gerbera daisies and a few roses. Maybe something like this:

      http://www.flowersbydesign.net/images/details/brides-bouquet-pink-rose-gerbera.jpg

      http://blog.fiftyflowers.com/blogimages/iStock_000006893478XSmall.jpg

      http://www.rebeccassilverrose.com/weddings/bridal-bouquets/bouquet-pink-gerbera-daisies-roses-hypericum.jpg

46. QUESTION:
    What would be good typical greenery for my wedding bouquet from Scotland and Germany?
    I am using roses for my bouquet, but want to also use typical greenery from Scotland and Germany-HELP!

    • ANSWER:
      Typical greenery from Scotland might be thistle (ouch!) or heather. From Germany could be Edelweiss or any Alpine type flowers. I’m unable to find a whole lot of information on greenery from Germany. You might try the websites below for more information.
      And Congratulations!

47. QUESTION:
    What purple flowers are good in a wedding bouquet?
    The theme for my wedding is a darker purple and I have no idea about flowers.

    • ANSWER:
      Irises, freesia, lilacs…they all smell terrific! Also orchids are gorgeous. You can a lso look for lavender colored roses. They would offset all the deep purple. And Maybe throw in some white mini roses too. Lavendar is good too. These all have amazing scents to them.

      Goodluck and CONGRATS!!!

48. QUESTION:
    If I carry a dark red wedding bouquet what color should my bridesmaids carry?
    My wedding dress is Ivory, and my bridesmaid’s dresses are black and Ivory *Black on the bottom part, and Ivory on the chest area* I would like to carry dark red flowers…maybe some ivory in them too.. but I don’t know that I want my bridesmaids to carry Ivory flowers….I want my groom and I to stand out obviously. Any suggestions. at all?

    • ANSWER:
      I think either pink or white flowers would look great for the brides mates flowers in my opinion.

49. QUESTION:
    Is it possible to get Lily Of The Valley for wedding bouquet in February in Australia?
    Getting married in February, have my heart set on a Lily Of The Valley bouquet but know it’s only in season for a short while in late spring. Is it possible to get it imported or by any other means?

    • ANSWER:
      It would be imported and be very expensive.

50. QUESTION:
    What is the most money you would pay for a wedding silk wedding bouquet?
    How much should i expect to pay for a silk handtied and silk shower bouquet?

    • ANSWER:
      It varies. But try this site for your silk flowers; it has a great reputation.

      http://www.save-on-crafts.com/

      They have sillk gerbers, roses, callas, exotics and greenery + premade bouquets; you can find whole bouquets for -15 here:

      http://www.save-on-crafts.com/whitivcreamf.html