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Wedding
Flowers You picture the perfect wedding, all the way down to details like flowers used for site and for reception decoration. Lovetripper.com recently
interviewed floral expert Courtney Nethercutt of The Renaissance
Mayflower Hotel for her tips on wedding flowers. For example, todays modern bride prefers a sleek glass container with an architectural inspiration. The flowers may be simple with one dramatic swirl of elegant miniature calla lilies in bright modern pop colors or clean crisp white. The romantic brides gravitate toward the soft pastels and the classic appeal of roses. Often brides want family and heritage to be reflective in their celebrations. For one bride we incorporated vintage Chinese silks brought overseas by her family to dress both bouquet stems and accent containers. Some brides are looking
for the unusual décor items to delight and surprise their
guests, making their wedding standout from the rest. For a recent
wedding, we created a new twist on the escort card table by designing
a fresh floral tree resembling a weeping cherry tree from which
the place card leaves hung down on ribbon. Each guest
was delighted as they had personal assistance by white-gloved
attendants to locate and remove their table assignment. The tree
then served as a focal point for the lavish dessert buffet served
at midnight. Integration of personal style, reflections of heritage,
and distinctive elements are being reflected in wedding flowers
for todays bride. Some brides may prefer
a warmer atmosphere for their celebration and incorporate the
festivities of the holiday flavor. Rich crimson flowers and opulent
velvet to luxuriant satin linens to dress the tables. Injections
of fresh cranberries, pomegranates, and blood oranges to the tabletop
design add a bountiful nuance of holiday charm. Posh hand-tied bouquets
with tailored dupioni silk sashes (rather than fussy bows) are
popular choices for couples. Many of the church items can be brought
back to the hotel reception for additional décor, such
as head table chair embellishments or cake table adornments. Floral designers can be creative in changing containers to give the design a new look for the reception. This money saving suggestion can save a bride a significant amount of money since the table flowers tend to be the largest portion of the wedding flowers. In addition, candles incorporated into a tabletop design can create drama and reduced the need for oversized lush bouquets on every table. Also, choosing several different styles of designs can reduce costs by incorporating lower floral designs with taller designs instead of having all tall designs on every dinner table. For a price savvy and simplistic look, a bride might want to consider using all one type of lower cost seasonal flower such as tulips in the winter and spring for centerpieces. This gives you a more dramatic look without breaking the bank. But, be careful not all seasonally available flowers are always the most inexpensive option. To plan a Marriott wedding, call the Marriott of your choice and ask to consult with the hotel's wedding event planner. For more information on Marriott Hotels, Resorts, and Suites, call 1-800-228-9290 or see www.marriott.com.
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