Flower Power I

I simply love flowers and as every flower lover knows, flowers have a language of their own. Every sentiment is expressed in one form or another by these fragile blooms. As centerpieces, flowers are more than mere decorations, they are a form of entertainment that makes a big statement, silently. The flowers for my wedding will be faraway from the land of Laura Ashley and white satin lace. Vibrant colors and exotic notes like orchids, curly willow, bamboo and bear grass follow the flow of an Asian theme wedding. Incorporating cultural details is also very important with creating the overall look of the wedding. We want to hang Chinese lanterns and have Cambodian decor (Apsaras ect.) accenting the reception room. The flowers will pull everything together into one beautiful package.

The challenge is that we are having our seated dinner served family style. So the centerpieces will need to have height. However, tall centerpieces are quite costly so we decided to do half tall and half short centerpieces. The short centerpieces will need to have full blooms like peonies or hydrangeas to maximize appeal. Speaking of aesthetics, we don't want the short centerpieces to appear too small on the table but at the same time we don't want the flowers to cramp the space where the meals will be served. It is going to be a delicate act to balance but I'm sure the florist we choose will be up for the challenge.

Prospective Florists

Golden Gate
I met them at the Spectacular Bridal Expo and loved their work. Rave Reviews from The Knot R.I Board

Ray's Flower Shop
Highly recommended by friends and co-workers

Studio 539
These florist have mastered the art in perishable flowers.

The Tangled Web
The Knot top pick for florist, rave reviews and amazing portfolio

Bumble Bee Landing
A Rec. from Pink Orchid Weddings

Budget wise I've cut floral cost by having my MOH and 3 BMs carry fans with a personalized colored ribbon. I'll blog more about the fans later. The girls will also have corsages or a boutonniere pinned to their dress. We are having low and high centerpieces and using mostly seasonal flowers with the exception of the orchids. Orchids are my favorite especially dendrobiums and cattleyas, so they are a must!

Finding the right florist who will emphasis on discovering designs that are reflective of our personal taste and committed to providing the freshness and quality in the floral product is the utmost important. Staying true to our vision and keeping within our budget is always the bottom line with every vendor and the florist is no exception.