| You've set the date. You found the perfect | | | | may also need to keep in mind the season in |
| locations for both the ceremony and the | | | | which you are holding your wedding. Some |
| reception. You've picked your colors. Maybe | | | | flowers may not be in bloom at times and will be |
| you've even found your dress. Your wedding | | | | more expensive and harder to get. Flowers can |
| plans are progressing nicely. Now that you have | | | | also emphasize seasons. Tulips, for example, are |
| seen the rooms where your ceremony and | | | | symbolic of spring and can bring a bright |
| reception will be held, you can begin planning your | | | | atmosphere to a spring wedding. |
| decorations. This can be one of the most exciting | | | | In your wedding plans, be sure to include other |
| parts of wedding planning. Remember that your | | | | decorations to complement your flowers and |
| decorations set the mood and theme of the | | | | your atmosphere. There are countless options |
| wedding. It is time to really let your personality | | | | here. Christmas lights and candles can help create |
| and style show. | | | | romantic lighting. Crystals or pearls can add |
| Unless you plan on arranging your flowers | | | | elegance. Paper lanterns can create an Asian feel |
| yourself (which you can do, if you know a good | | | | or sea shells can add to a beach wedding. Delicate |
| place to buy flowers in bulk), you should start by | | | | crystal snowflakes and white Christmas lights can |
| finding a local florist. Be sure to interview the | | | | create an illusion of winter. Almost anything can |
| florist personally, and look over his or her portfolio. | | | | be used to decorate your wedding, as long as it |
| Once you have chosen a florist, share your | | | | creates the mood you want. |
| wedding plans with her. She will need to know | | | | Finding the right decorations for your wedding can |
| your color scheme, the atmosphere you wish to | | | | be one of the most exciting parts of your |
| create, and perhaps the styles of dresses you | | | | wedding plans. It is your wedding, and it is up to |
| have chosen for yourself and your bridesmaids. | | | | you to create the atmosphere you desire. Play |
| The more your florist knows, the more able she | | | | with several ideas until you find what is right for |
| will be to create your perfect look. | | | | you. Let your creativity take over and you will |
| When considering which flowers to use, keep in | | | | discover decorations that reflect your personality |
| mind that you are setting the tone of your | | | | and make your big day just that much more |
| wedding. If you desire a formal reception, plan on | | | | special. You are the artist here, bringing your |
| using roses to create a classic formal look. You | | | | vision to life. Have fun! |