Black and White Inspiration Board

Images Found: first row: Candy table- www.eventpros.wordpress.com, Bridal Bouquet- www.weddingdesign.com, Wedding Dress- www.stylemepretty.com, Invitation- www.okinvitations.com. Second Row: Candles- www.black-and-white.weddings.com, Cake- www.weddingtips.tk. Third Row: Table Scape- www.prettypeacockpaperie.wordpress.com, Bridesmaid Dresses- www.weddingevents.com, Escort Card Table- www.budgetdreamweddings.com, Flowers- www.weddingsonthefrenchriviera.com.

Bouquet Ideas and Meanings

No matter the season, bouquets are elegant and a vital part of pulling the wedding together. When choosing the perfect bouquet it is a great idea - and a lot of fun- to look at flower meanings. Flowers can help incorporate a theme or can be selected by personal preference. When choosing which type of flower to put into your wedding bouquet keep the following in mind:

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Roses are classic. Red symbolizes love and passion, white is purity and pink may symbolize happiness. Yellow, while a lovely color, symbolizes friendship and jealousy. This may not be exactly what you are trying to convey on your wedding day.

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Lilies are such an elegant flower, often symbolizing purity.

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Tulips, all of the rage in Holland during the seventeenth century, are such a cheerful flower. In fact, a yellow tulip can mean happiness or kind thoughts. The red tulip symbolizes perfect love which I think is very sweet.

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Orchids are such an exotic flower and can spice up any arrangement. Pink orchids are known for refinement among other things.    

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Your Floral Guide

Flowers are part of almost every wedding. If brides are looking to cut costs, though, they may look to the florist budget first. An option is to use flowers that are in season. Just like food, if a certain item (in this case, flowers) is not in season, it is more costly for producers to produce and ship said item so the consumer ends up paying more in order the producer can still make a profit. However, if consumers purchase a good in season, it is the ideal conditions for the good to grow so no extra effort must be put in to produce the good. This results in lower prices for you.

I know that was technical and a bit long-winded. Are you still with me? Basically, the moral of my post is that if you want to save money on flowers, opt for those that are in season.

 The question on your mind is probably, "Which flowers are in season when?" Some of you may be natural green thumbs and pro gardeners and know everything to know about flowers; but, if you're like me, you need a little help. This guide from The Knot has an extensive list of the flowers in bloom throughout Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter. Which flowers do you plan on having at your wedding?