Feature photo by Vesic Photography.
As a Raleigh wedding planner and florist, I understand better than most, that flower choice can really make a wedding. They’re the perfect decoration. They accent so many places. They look great everywhere. In this blog let me share with you some of my recent favorites.
Poppy Belle Design is a Raleigh wedding planner & florist. Feature photo by McCardell Photography.
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An ancient tradition, a formal tradition, a yuppie tradition—call it what you will, the edible flowers in the punch at a recent wedding were a blast!
Maybe I’m biased given my double identity as a florist, but seriously, dare to be different, anyone? The couple floated those light blooms in those drinks and guests just drank it up (pun intended).
Edible flowers aren’t exactly a new thing—the Romans used to adorn their dishes with petals and greenery—but they’re not overly common, at least not outside your five-star restaurant. But believe it or not, a lot of flowers make the potential list. From lavender to honeysuckle, locally grown blossoms can add some pizzazz to your menu in a very subtle way.
And it’s not limited to the punch bowl, either.
McCardell Photography
Flowers most commonly accompany entrées, especially meat dishes. But I’ve also seen them dressing up a gorgeous wedding cake (or insert your chosen dessert here) or filling out an otherwise tiny appetizer.
Most of the flavors are pretty subtle. The ideal itself is pretty subtle; some guests might not even realize you’re supposed to eat them. But it’s certainly an off-the-beaten-path way to incorporate more flowers into your big day. And your friends and family will get a kick out of it, too!
Poppy Belle Design is a Raleigh wedding planner & florist. Feature photo by Lauren V. Allen Photography.
You didn’t realize there was so much to flowers, did you?
Got the color, picked out the variety, and the florist pops one more question: What shape would you like your bouquet? Oh, and how about those bridesmaids?
Cue the crickets.
Little did you know that there are no fewer than eight shapes (read more about those here) to the classic wedding bouquet, each with its perks and personality.
So let’s look into that last one a little, shall we? What does your wedding bouquet say about you?
A tight cluster of flowers cut to the same length and wrapped snuggly with some sort of tie.
You’re a carefully organized bride, always dotting your Is and crossing your Ts. You like things done a certain way, but that doesn’t mean you don’t want a little frill here and there. It may take a bit to break down those walls, but once through your warmth brightens any room.
A ball covered with blooms and tied with a looped ribbon as handle
You’re a bit eclectic, marching to the beat of your own drum. You’ve got a touch of prim and proper in you with a love for “Pride and Prejudice” and a flare for the romance of yesteryear. You tend to float from room to room and absolutely swoon at the tall, dark and handsome.
Round: A more put-together version of the hand-tied bouquet wrapped down the stem with a ribbon. Posy: A small round bouquet.
You’re quiet and gentle with a zest for the little things in life. Soft spoken and maybe a little shy, you’re not prone to drama. You’re laid back, yet you like having a bit of structure in your life.
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A thick cluster of flowers loosely tied together.
You’re a bit of a free spirit—in fact, you may walk down the aisle barefoot touting your gorgeous bouquet, as if you got here via a field of flowers and just happened to pick these on your way. A self-proclaimed flower child, you’re apt to wander lust, or just to wander. You have a laid-back demeanor, smile easily and let most things roll off your back.
A masterpiece of different petals strung together on one stem using wire.
Artsy is your middle name. Eclectic to a fault, you’ve got a bit of a girly streak but in a rebellious sort of way. You’re quick to laugh and live with your emotions on your sleeve—which means you’re quick to boil over, as well. But what can you do? All that passion has to go somewhere!
Erica Serrano Photography
Like a waterfall, the flowers spill down from the stems.
Caught up in the whimsy of the world, you’ve embrace all things bohemian. You, too, might be floating down the aisle barefoot to Indi tunes played by a flute. You’re imaginative, though you sometimes have your head in the clouds, and laugh your way through life.
Like the cascade but not quite as free-flowing or long.
You are all about the glam. Outgoing and gregarious, you love to laugh and have a flare for the dramatic. You thrive as the life of the party but also have a romantic streak. An aisle littered in rosebuds may be in your future!
Krista Joy Photography
When it comes to bouquets, there’s something for everyone! Not sure what you want, or have your mind set but looking for the right florist? Give us a call at Knots ‘N Such! We’d love to help you plan your flower needs—or even design it for you!