Wedding Flower Arrangement
Here are some example of wedding flower arrangements for an outdoor wedding. This was quite a windy site, presenting a challenge in securing the large urns of roses and cala lilies in the Alter arrangement. A large rod down the center ensured there were no mishaps.
March 27, 2007
Floral Arrangements With Feathers for Weddings
Why stick to boring old flowers for the big day. Feathers make a lively addition to arrangements for your wedding. Here is an example of something to avoid in using feathers in a table centerpiece:
But in a wedding bouguet, consider this beautiful peacock feather bouquet:
March 18, 2007
Wedding Tablescapes
You see the pictures in every wedding book: artistry, passion striking colors, rich textures, and lingering scents. However a truly inspired design combine the elements of the event with relatively simple designs to make the experience extraordinary.
For my money the designer Michael Tavano illustrates the perfect balance of flowers and objects into great wedding tablescapes. His website says his “tablescapes” enjoy an easy repartee with his guests by showing them how they can, in his words, “escape to the table.”
In the table carrying favors below, the dendrobium orchids as simply laid on dinnerware, and a simple bouquet of white tulips sprouts from a simple square vase. The center of attention is, rightly placed on the pile of gifts bursting from the table.
A lesser designer would have arrangements competing for attention with the gorgeous candlesticks and other items. How much worse it is to have altar arrangements competing for attention with the bride. Whats more, a style like this can be “do it yourself” after a little consultation and supply of flowers.
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January 7, 2007
Growing Myrtus communis
Having talked about the history of myrtle and the use of plants in the family Myrtaceae in arrangements, I have had a few questions about growing it.
Particularly in the Mediterranean the plant is regarded as a symbol of love and peace and is used in wedding bouquets. The late Princess Diana had some of Queen Victoria’s myrtle in her own wedding bouquet. A Welsh bridal bouquet usually contains myrtle, and the bride gives to her bridesmaids a cutting of myrtle to carry in their bouquets. Welsh tradition holds that if the bridesmaid plants her myrtle and it blooms, she will soon marry.
Myrtle succeeds in any reasonably well drained soil in a sunny position. It is hardy so long as it is sheltered from cold drying winds, but can be damaged by late frosts. It is moderately fast-growing when young but soon slows with age.
There are a number of named varieties:
- ‘Tarentina’ with narrow small leaves is hardier than the type and is especially wind-resistant.
- ‘Microphylla’ is a dwarf form.
- ‘Leucocarpa’ has white berries.
To propogate, pre-soak the seed for 24 hours in warm water and then sow it in late winter. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots as soon as they are large enough to handle. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.
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