No wedding is complete without just the right flowers, but deciding how you want your floral arrangements to look can be a more complex process than you might expect. From classic bouquets to table arrangements, most couples blend multiple floral designs to add just the right amount of elegance and enhance the rest of their decor. Once we learn a bit about the wedding details you have already decided on, we can provide recommendations for floral arrangements that complement the rest of your setup.
Here are some of the most important things to know about the process of planning and preparing just the proper floral arrangements for your wedding, as well as insights into what makes Rich Mar Florist’s methods stand out as a top choice among Pennsylvania couples!
Choosing a Design
Most couples decide on their wedding colors long before shopping for flowers, which often gives us a helpful starting point for selecting flowers that enhance the rest of your decor. We can work with specific types of flowers you have in mind. Still, we also encourage browsing other options we currently have available and photos of past arrangements for further inspiration that can take your initial ideas to the next level.
Cutting and Prepping Flowers
While simply picking flowers and arranging them immediately can work fine if you plan to use your arrangements the same day, we take extra measures to preserve your flowers and ensure that they still look their best by and throughout your wedding day.
We start by removing extra leaves, petals, and buds that look out of place and would take away from the overall appearance of your finished arrangements. We then cut each stem diagonally to maximize the amount of water and nutrients your flowers are capable of absorbing until the end of your wedding day.
Picking and Preparing a Vase
Certain types of vases work better for some types of flowers than others, which means that considering the height and weight of your flowers is key when it comes to selecting a vase that will be able to provide an adequate amount of support.
For example, excessively tall or top-heavy flowers tend to need specific types of vases to avoid running into potential problems. Preparing vases begins with creating a foundation made from a grid of floral tape to hold your flowers in place.
Making a Base
Most floral arrangements contain a greenery base to make the colors of your flowers pop. While we can incorporate a wide range of types of greenery, ivy, fern, and eucalyptus are among our most popular wedding selections.
Flowers: Focal and Filler
Most floral arrangements contain a balance of eye-catching larger flowers, simple smaller flowers, and a bit of greenery as a finishing touch. For example, we might supplement roses with tiny white flowers and a hint of extra greenery. Many arrangements focus on one color mixed with a neutral shade, but we can also use multiple shades of a single color or select two or more colors that nicely complement each other. While we can certainly keep things consistent if you prefer one size or style, creating a balance between elegance and simplicity often creates the most aesthetically pleasing floral arrangements.
Professional Floral Centerpieces in Pennsylvania
At Rich Mar Florist, we are passionate about creating beautiful wedding floral arrangements to match your color scheme and the rest of your decor. From traditional and elegant to fun and unique, we can help you choose just the right flowers for your style. Contact us today to learn more about what sets us apart from other Pennsylvania florists when it comes to creating memorable wedding arrangements or to start planning the flowers for your special day!
