Flower colours
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- Published on Thursday, 22 December 2011 09:31
Flowers to Match your wedding colour theme
WHITE FLOWERS
Anemomes, Anthuriums, Aster, Calla Lillies (Zantedeschia), Calla Lily Childsiana (White), Carnation Spray, Carnation Standard, Caspea, Chrysanthemums, Dahlia, Delphinium, Frangipani, Freesia, Gardenia, Gerbera, Gerbera Mini, Gladioli, Gypsophila, Hyacinths, Hydrangea, Lilac, Lily Of The Valley, Lillium Asiatic, Lillium Casablanca, Lillium Longiflorum, Lisianthus, Nerine, Orchid Cymbidium (with pink throat), Orchid Paphiopedilum - Slipper, Orchid Phaleonopsis - Moth, Orchid Singapore / Dendrobium, Paper Whites, Paeony, Poppy, Protea King, Protea Other Varieties, Ranunculus, Rose, Rose Miniature, Scabiosa, Snapdragon, Statice, Stephanotis, Stock, Thryptomene, Trachelium, Tuberose, Tulip, Water Lily, Zinnia | top
CREAM FLOWERS
Carnation Spray, Carnation Standard, Celosia Plume, Dahlia, Earlicheer, Freesia, Gerbera, Gerbera Mini, Lillium Asiatic, Orchid Cymbidium, Orchid Polymin (Mini Cymbidium), Rose, Rose Miniature, Tulip | top
BURGUNDY FLOWERS
Amaranthus, Anthuriums, Aster, Calla Lillies (Zantedeschia), Carnation Spray, Carnation Standard, Celosia Plume, Chrysanthemums, Dahlia, Gerbera, Gerbera Mini, Hydrangea, Leucodendron Varieties, Orchid Cymbidium, Orchid Polymin (Mini Cymbidium), Orchid Paphiopedilum - Slipper, Paeony, Ranunculus, Rose, Rose Miniature, Snapdragon, Stock, Tulip, Zinnia | top
RED FLOWERS
Alstromeria, Amaryllis, Anemomes, Anthuriums, Berries, Carnation Spray, Carnation Standard, Celosia Brain, Freesia, Gerbera, Gerbera Mini, Gladioli, Hypericum, Kangaroo Paw, Leucodendron Varieties, Lillium Asiatic, Lillium Valotta, Nerine, Orchid Cymbidium, Orchid Polymin (Mini Cymbidium), Orchid Singapore / Dendrobium, Poppy, Rose, Rose Miniature, Tulip, Waratah | top
PINK & CERISE FLOWERS
Alstromeria, Anemomes, Anthuriums, Aster, Calla Lillies (Zantedeschia), Carnation Spray, Carnation Standard, Caspea, Celosia Plume, Chrysanthemums, Dahlia, Freesia, Gerbera, Gerbera Mini, Gladioli, Hyacinths, Hydrangea, Larkspur, Lillium Asiatic, Lillium Stargazer (cerise pink), Lillium La Reve (Pale pink), Lisianthus, Nerine, Orchid Cymbidium, Orchid Polymin (Mini Cymbidium), Orchid Singapore / Dendrobium, Paeony, Poppy, Protea King, Protea Other Varieties, Ranunculus, Rose, Rose Miniature, Snapdragon, Stock, Thryptomene, Tulip, Water Lily, Zinnia | top
PURPLE / MAUVE / LILAC FLOWERS
Ageratum, Alstromeria, Anemomes, Aster, Callicarpa, Campanula Canterbury Bells, Carnation Spray, Carnation Standard, Caspea, Chrysanthemums, Erica Assorted, Freesia, Gladioli, Gypsophila, Hydrangea, Larkspur, Lavender, Liatris, Lilac, Lisianthus, Orchid Phaleonopsis - Moth, Orchid Singapore / Dendrobium, Rose, Scabiosa, Statice, Stock, Trachelium, Tulip, Violets, Water Lily | top
BLUE FLOWERS
Agapanthus mini/large, Anemomes, Bluebells, Borage, Cornflower, Delphinium, Delphinium Belladonna, Forget-me-not, Gentian, Hyacinths, Hydrangea, Iris, Love in the Mist (Nigella), Sea Holly, Tweedia, Viburnum Berries, Water Lily | top
GREEN FLOWERS
Amaranthus, Anemomes, Anthuriums, Bells Of Ireland, Berries, Berzelea, Beupleurum, Calla Lillies Green Goddess, Carnation Spray, Carnation Standard, Celosia (Brain & Plume), Chrysanthemums, Gladioli, Hydrangea, Hypericum, Foliage, Leucodendron Varieties, Lisianthus, Orchid Cymbidium, Orchid Polymin (Mini Cymbidium), Orchid Paphiopedilum - Slipper, Orchid Phaleonopsis - Moth, Orchid Singapore / Dendrobium, Phyllica, Pussy Willow, Queen Annes Lace, Ranunculus, Rose, Rose Miniature, Wheat Fresh | top
YELLOW FLOWERS
Achillea Yarrow, Calla Lillies (Zantedeschia), Carnation Spray, Carnation Standard, Chrysanthemums, Daffodil, Freesia, Gerbera, Gerbera Mini, Kangaroo Paw, Lillium Asiatic, Orchid Cymbidium, Poppy, Ranunculus, Rose, Rose Miniature, Snapdragon, Sol D' Ors, Solidaster, Sunflower, Tulip | top
ORANGE / TERRACOTTA FLOWERS
Alstromeria, Banksia Small, Calla Lillies (Zantedeschia), Calendula, Carnation Spray, Carnation Standard, Chinese Lantern, Chrysanthemums, Freesia, Gerbera, Gerbera Mini, Lillium Asiatic, Marigold, Poppy, Ranunculus, Rose, Rose Miniature, Strelitzia (Bird of Paradise), Sunflower, Tulip, Zinnia | top
BROWN FLOWERS
Anthuriums, Boronia, Calla Lillies (Zantedeschia), Chrysanthemums, Dahlia, Gerbera, Gerbera Mini, Leucodendron Varieties, Orchid Cymbidium, Orchid Polymin (Mini Cymbidium), Orchid Paphiopedilum - Slipper, Orchid Singapore / Dendrobium, Rose, Vines and twigs, Zinnia | top
Flowers
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- Published on Friday, 16 December 2011 10:55
Tips for Choosing your Wedding Flowers
Flowers are among one of the most important visual elements of your wedding day and should compliment, not overpower either your wedding dress or your attendants' dresses. From the flowers at the ceremony, the groomsmen's buttonholes, reception flowers to the bride's bouquet, flowers will create a colourful and fragrant impact to your wedding.
- Think about if your wedding has a theme, and how you feel flowers will carry that through.
- Have a swatch of your bridesmaids’ fabric for colour matching of flowers and ribbons.
- Work within the seasons.
- Know your budget.
Once the theme, colour scheme and bridal gown has been decided on, make an appointment with me. We can look at your fabric from both your wedding dress and your bridesmaids’ dresses. I reccommend that you reserve your day with me well in advance of your wedding day as I can often be fully booked throughout the spring and summer. Allow an hour for the first appointment, the initial meeting is obligation free consultation.
Flowers to consider for your wedding
- Bride, bridesmaids and flower-girls.
- Groom, groomsmen best-men and page boys.
- Mothers and grandmothers of both the bide and groom.
- Fathers, Grandfathers, Ushers, Toast-Master or - Master of Ceremonies.
- Flowers for the ceremony and reception.
Some extras to consider
- A "throw bouquet" - If you wish to throw your bouquet when leaving your reception you should ask your designer to make up a small, similar bouquet from the same flowers for this purpose, this is especially important if you are going to have your bouquet preserved.
- Preserving your bouquet - If you are having your bouquet preserved, arrange this well in advance with a specialist and confirm that the flowers you have chosen are suitable and will preserve well.
Delivery on the Day
Delivery times and addresses are important, so confirm these with your florist at least a week before your wedding. Your flowers should be delivered at least two hours before the wedding in boxes covered with tissue paper.Keep the boxes in a cool room until either your photographer arrives or you are ready to leave.
Holding your Bouquet
Not all bouquets have a right way up, but if yours is asymmetrical make sure the florist shows you how to hold it. If your florist personally delivers your bouquets she should show you and your attendants how to hold your bouquets correctly. I like to place a pearl headed pin in the stem to the back of the bouquet where your thumb should sit, this tells you by feel that you are holding the bouquet correctly.
Finally congratulations and have a wonderful wedding day!
About Keri
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- Published on Friday, 25 November 2011 17:40
Keri O'Connor
Keri specialises in wedding flowers and works from her home in Seadown, 10 minutes north of Timaru.
With more than 20 years experience in the floral industry Keri has an extensive portfolio of weddings.
Every wedding is unique and Keri prides herself on designing bouquets that will enhance the theme of the wedding. From designing a single bouquet for a bride to arranging flowers for the church and reception, Keri is able provide a service that will add to the lasting memories of your special day.
