Flowers for a wedding

For the couple involved, their families and others, it is bound to be one of the happiest days of their lives. As soon as the groom pops the question, finds his bride the perfect ring, and they settle on a date for the big day, one of the first jobs to do is pick out the right wedding flowers.

There is of course plenty to consider, and the pressure will be on to pick the right flowers, all the way down to the minute details: flowers for the church, bouquets, table decoration flowers, flowers for people''s buttonholes, even flowers for the wedding cake. You''ll have to work out what colour you want to have, what type of flower, how many, and with all this it can begin to seem like a daunting task. However there are some things you can do to keep it as simple as possible, whilst keeping the special day every bit as special as it ought to be.

Settling on a particular colour theme will help you as it will keep you to a particular colour. You should then of course bear in mind both the venue of the wedding and the season: would a bright but understated pink or white perhaps serve as a nice contrast to a dark and austere church building? Would purple flowers for instance really be a good choice in the summer months?

Looking through wedding magazines is a great idea as it will give you some ideas on what works and help you picture the wedding in your own mind. As it is ultimately your day, ask yourself what colour suits your personality and temperament: would you prefer a passionate, fiery red or orange, or perhaps a peaceful, serene blue?

You''ll save money and be helping the environment too if you choose flowers that are in season. Bear this in mind when choosing something for your wedding.

The overall cost is bound to be something you''ll have to keep in mind. You can still incorporate expensive flowers even if you are working with a tight budget. For instance you could use an expensive flower in your bouquet and complement that with cheaper flowers in your table arrangements. Buying artificial flowers is always an option too, enabling you to mix them with real.

Of course by choosing long-lasting flowers you''ll be able to ensure your money goes a long way, especially for flowers in button holes. However surely the best advice is simply to go for the flowers that you like most of all.

If you have a particular type of flower in mind, then one suggestion might be to buy a small number and try arranging them at home. That way you can have a look at them and work out whether they''re right for you, so you can rest assured that this important day is on its way to being a happy and successful one.

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Nita Hannibal is a horticulturalist and wedding planner based in Leeds. They recommend Interflora for florists in Leeds.

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