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Flower Timeline
6-12
Months before your wedding
- Look for ideas in bridal
publications and on the web
- Consider your needs, what types of
flower arrangements will you require for the ceremony,
reception and bridal party and draft up a list
- Make appointments with a selection
of florists to browse through their portfolios
- Choose a florist and take along
with you any colour swatches, your drafted requirement
list and pictures of any styles you like.
- Place your order and pay a
deposit Arrange your delivery address details
2 Weeks
before your wedding
- Confirm your delivery time, date
and delivery address. Arrange to pay in full for
services
Flowers in season
Winter
Anemone, Camellia, Chrysanthemum,
Cymbidium Orchid, Daffodil, Hyacinth, Jonquil, Ranunculus,
Rhododendron, Tulip, Violet
Spring
Arum Lily, Azalea, Blossom, Camellia,
Cornflower, Daffodil, Delphinium, Gardenia, Hyacinth,
Jasmine, Lilac, Lily of the Valley, Peony, Rhododendron,
Roses, Stock, Sweet Pea, Tulip
Summer
Agapanthus, Calla Lily, Dahlia,
Delphinium, Frangipani, Freesia, Gardenia, Grevillea,
Hydrangea, Jasmine, Lavender, Lisianthus, Pansy, Peon,
Roses, Sweet Pea, Tuberose
Autumn
Azalea, Blushing bride, Brunii, Daphne,
Delphinium, Gardenia, Hydrangea, Jonquil, Lavender,
Lisianthus, Roses, Stock, Sweet Pea, Tuberose
All Year Round
Asiatic Lilies, Daisy, Freesia,
Gardenia, Gerbera, Gladioli, Iris, Lilium, Lilies, Oriental
Lilies, Roses, Singapore Orchid, Snapdragon, Tulip
The Meanings of Flowers
Flowers add a beautiful touch to any
wedding. The history of lower meanings dates back to the
early 1600’s. It was originally developed in the
Mediterranean, brought to England in 1716 and adopted as we
now know it, but the French. Lovers began to exchange
messages as they gave each other selected flowers and
bouquets symbolising their feelings without words.
There are four major colour schemes and
having a basic understand of these may assist you when
selecting flowers that are going to not only match your
bridal party outfits, but can also help to enhance your
reception and ceremony venues.
Not all flowers come in all colours, so
if you have your heart set on a particular colour scheme and
you cannot find a flower to accommodate your needs you may
have to compromise on your choice of colour of your day.
If finding suitable colours in fresh
flowers has proved difficult you may like to consider using
flowers made from silk. The range available today is great
and they look very real.
Of course, the best source of
information for flower colours, seasonal availability,
bouquet styles and like alternatives is definitely your
chosen florist.
Colours and
Meanings
Yellow – cheerfulness
White and Green – Spring and new life
Blue – Dignity and strength
Orange - warmth and fire
Red – love and Passion
Flower
Meanings
Carnation – red – admiration, white –
pure and ardent love
Daisy – loyal love
Forget-me-not – true love
Iris – faith and wisdom
Lily – majesty and honour
Orchid – love and refinement
Protea – magic and enchantment
Rose – red – love, white charm and innocence, yellow –
friendship
Rosebuds – youth and beauty
Tulip – my perfect lover
Violet – modesty and simplicity.
Jan Littlejohn is a one of Australia’s most
respected Civil Celebrants for all occasions. Jan
Littlejohn will share with you her expertise,
knowledge, tips and resources that have been
published around the world - visit
www.ceremonieswithstyle.com.au
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