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Sunday, May 8, 2011


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Summer brides have a garden full of options for their personal and centerpiece flowers. Variety of type and color is at its peak for the year. Use the list below as a springboard for ideas before visiting your florist. This way, you’ll have a better grasp of what you’re most interested in, what’s available, and the price range of particular flowers.

Calla Lilly
Stock - Works well for garden weddings or weddings with a traditional feel. Great for volume. $$

 Cala Lily – A popular wedding flower for its elegance, but also one of the most expensive. $$$

Lily – Due to its size, a great option as a show stopper while keeping the budget down. $$

Rose – Traditional flower that exudes elegance, love, and romance. Reasonable pricing adds to its popularity. $$

Roses
Carnation – Before shunning this common and inexpensive flower, talk to your florist about creative and modern uses. $

Chrysanthemum – Great for color and price. $

Dahlia – A full flower with lots of looks – from spikey petals, to round and romantic. $$

Gerbera Daisy – Popular for weddings incorporating bright colors and small budgets. $


Dahlia
Daisy – From spider daisies to pom daisies, the look is fun and casual. $
Freesia – A great alternative to orchids, but a bit more traditional and romantic in their look. $

Delphinium – Casual and leggy for an outdoor, casual feel. $

Hydranges
Hydrangea – A large flower with a soft, romantic, and traditional feel. $$$

Orchid – Beautiful, small, and pricey. Only for the largest of wedding budgets. $$$$

Peony – Although pricier, this is a large bloom that makes a very romantic statement. $$$

Peonies

Stephanotis – A great substitute for pricier orchids. $$

Hypericum Berries – A nice add-in for bouquets, boutonnières, and centerpieces. $


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