Wedding Flowers

Flowers have been associated with weddings the world over. There is no wedding which can take place, be it in the church, home or at the registry office, without flowers. It sets the mood, it spells joy and celebration and it creates the right ambience for a wedding. Irrespective of religion, social groups and country, flowers are the most important element for a wedding, standing second only to the wedding dress perhaps. Depending on the country and the season where and when the wedding is taking place, wedding flowers can also be one of the most expensive items during the occasion. Not only is the venue decorated with flowers but the bride and groom also carry flowers. In church weddings, not only is the hall or the church get decorated with flowers, the bride also carries a bouquet and so do the bridesmaids and the flower girls.

But wedding flowers also carry special significance other than mere decorative value. They must match the wedding dress as well as the theme of the wedding. In case the theme is Christmas then wedding flowers are usually red and greed whereas for Valentines Day theme, the color is usually red. The flowers which the bride carries can also be bright, which accentuate her beauty further. At the wedding reception, the parents are usually presented with a large bouquet or a huge basket as a gesture of gratitude for taking all the trouble for organizing the wedding as well as being their when the children needed them most. There are many professional agencies which take up the assignment of doing floral decoration at weddings but obviously they are expensive. With a bit of creativity and imagination and some help from DIY books you could also take charge of doing the wedding flowers. This would give you the opportunity to display your creative talent as well as save you some precious dollars.

While wedding flowers are mandatory for the occasion, there are some guidelines in its selection. Here are some pointers which ought to help you in choosing the right flowers for the wedding:

	Season: Unless you are planning to import tulips from Holland or orchids from Thailand, you need to use the flowers which are in bloom in that particular season. This can help in getting the wedding flowers at a more affordable rate.
	The holidays: Marrying in December or just after Easter makes good sense as the church is already decorated at this time and you do not have to spend much to decorate it you way. .
	Cost: There are particular times of the year when flower prices soar high. For instance Valentines Day is a romantic day no doubt but flower prices are sky high during this time.
	Colors: Choose wedding flowers which match your dress. Red might be fine but if your bridesmaids are wearing green and blue, red might not be the best choice. White has traditionally been the most sober color for the bride - but modern weddings are using many more vibrant colors to make the wedding look for colorful. Go easy on the colors and choose the ones which blend well.
	Sickness: While you choose the wedding flowers make sure that they are with the least pollen count as some guests might be allergic to pollen flowers. One of the options is to go for silk wedding flowers which are without this problem and they last longer too.