FINDING YOUR FLORA

Flowers are an important element of wedding-day décor. Whether you’re looking for on-trend arrangements or searching for a style that stands out, pairing up with a local florist is the best way to ensure your big day is beautifully accented. Flowers by GiMi’s Head Florist Sally Sedgwick shares her tips for incorporating blushing blooms, verdant greenery, and even fragrant local fruits.

Plan for Every Penny

Get more bang for your buck by using locally sourced greenery or dried flowers, a big trend at the moment.

Incorporate Island Fruit

Sweeten up your welcoming party with fresh, locally sourced fruits, which Sedgwick incorporates into a long runner of greenery and accent flowers.

Subtle Shades

Modern-day colour trends have couples opting for blush tones, whites, and greens. Some couples buck the trend with vibrant, tropical hues.

Call It a Comeback

Just like the fashion industry, where trends come into style again about every two decades, certain flowers that were once considered outdated reemerge as top choices for couples. Over the past few years, baby’s breath — popular in the 1980s, when it was often paired with carnations — has become a top contender. Sedgwick recently styled a wedding where the delicate bursts of blooms were accented by flowers, with gorgeous results.

Just a Pinch of Pinterest

While Pinterest can be a great source of inspiration, Sedgwick advises that couples speak with local florists who can offer practical advice and in-person examples of different flowers or arrangements.

It’s Wise to Compromise

Because of its small size and isolated geographic location, Bermuda can’t support the kind of growing operation required to supply flowers for the many weddings that happen here. Nearly all flowers must be imported, and part of that process includes inspection of every single stem for invasive insects. It’s not uncommon for flowers to be confiscated upon arrival due to pests.

“We advise our brides of the possibility of flowers being confiscated,” says Sedgwick. “We’ll always have something to substitute — and we’ve been doing this for 15 years now, so we know which flowers are high-risk. Ultimately, we want to bring your vision to fruition and create exquisite memories to cherish.”