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NORFOLK DAILY NEWS, monday, January 14, 2013
FLOWERS
Give Your Event a
Fresh Feel By Anna Sachse CTW Features
Just as a stunning piece of jewelry can really set off a wedding gown, beautiful blooms are like accessories for your big-day décor. But we’re not just talking decoration here - with countless colors, textures and options for arranging, your florals also are an easy way to create the vibe for your event.
Petal Planning
If you’re a fan of flowers, booking the shop or event designer who will create your arrangements may be at the top of your to-do timeline. “But don’t hire the florist until after you’ve selected your venue and date, and secured your main vendors - band, catering, and photographer,” says Karen Bussen, author of the “Simple Stunning Wedding Organizer” (Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 2011), which has a section on what to ask prospective florists and how to calculate costs. “Then you’ll have a better sense of what your décor budget is and what kind of ambience you want to create.” Six or seven months out should be a safe bet. Before meeting with vendors, peruse magazines, books and websites for ideas. Rachel Bowes, owner of Seattle-based Finch & Thistle Event Design, says that blogs are her primary source of wedding inspiration because there are so many, and they update daily. “But I also like the British Wedding Flowers magazine, which is available at craft stores in the U.S.” As for the average bill, you can expect Available Now! For Your Wedding Reception, Reunions, And Special Events. Full Heat And Air. It’s Your Venue, So Bring In Your Own Food And Enjoy The Comforts! 16 Camper Spots Available For Your Guests!
to pay out about 8 to 10 percent of your total budget for blooms. However, the actual number varies widely, depending on factors like your desired aesthetic (e.g. lush and glamorous versus minimalist and chic versus simple and rustic), the type of flowers (think seasonal and locally grown blooms to save money) and the size of the event. In addition to reception centerpieces, for a traditional wedding you’ll likely want bouquets for the bride and bridesmaids, boutonnieres for groom, groomsmen, ushers and dads, corsages or small posies for MOBs and MOGs, and possibly petals and head wreaths for flower girls. But you can use flowers
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