Many brides love flowers and take pleasure in planning the flowers for their

wedding rite and reception.

Fresh and healthy flowers actually make an attractive and polished

atmosphere both for the marriage rite and reception.

 All those brides and grooms who have gardening and horticultural data will

be in a position to utilise their experiences when it comes to deciding upon

which flowers and floral designs you want for your special day.

I myself have been gardening for 15 years and have experience working in a

flower shop, so I’ll share my private tips for picking bridal flowers.

One ) Consider the bride and the groom’s favourite flowers and colours.

two ) Consider the appearance, size, shape, color and perfume of the

flowers.

Three ) Consider purchasing flowers in season and domestically grown, as

this is less expensive and better for the environment as the flowers do not

have to be brought in from another country or state.

 Four ) It is usually recommended that the bride and bridegroom make a

consultation with florists at 2 or 3 different flower shops. Come prepared

with your questions, your price bracket, and an inventory of your favourite

flowers.

Five ) Select flowers with shapes and colors that compliment the bride’s

complexion, hair color, overall appearance and marriage robe.

Six ) Choose flowers that flatter bridesmaids and their dresses, and the

groom, groomsmen and their tuxedos.

Seven ) consider the style your need to achieve :
a ) standard
b ) latest / modern

eight ) consider the time of wedding rite, marriage photographs and

marriage reception.

The goal is to have the flowers remain fresh and healthy for the event,

photos and reception. Flowers like roses need water picks to hold water and

Gerbera daisies need plenty of water to stay healthy.

 9 ) Keep under consideration the positioning of your lighting and purchase

flowers to brighten and  flatter the colours and lighting of the church or hall.
Ten ) consider the site of your reception and purchase flowers to brighten 

the colours, furniture and lighting of the reception site.

Eleven ) Get suggestions from loved ones on the flowers they had at their

own marriages.

Twelve ) Discover ideas for floral designs in marriage mags and on bridal

sites.

Thirteen ) don’t forget to keep under consideration the price of each type of

flower. Flowers that are freely available are less expensive than more exotic

and hard-to-find flowers.

Fourteen ) think about your marriage floral wants :

* for ceremony ; flowers for church pews, altar, registry table, front platform,

outside church doors, church entranceway

* for reception ; floral center-piece for each table, special centerpieces for

marriage party’s table

* bridal bouquet * bridesmaids bouquets

* groom’s boutonniere

* mother-of-the-bride and mother-of-the-groom corsages

* groomsmen’s boutonniere

* boutonniere for father-of-the-bride and father-of-the-groom

* bride’s bouquet for bouquet toss

* flower girl’s flowers

* ring bearer’s boutonniere

 Enjoy planning your marriage. Take a little time to smell the  roses!

You have finally discovered the woman that fills your heart’s desires and you are planning your romantic proposal. A man often has various questions, concerns and insecurities when it comes to presenting his girlfriend with her engagement ring.

Let’s first offer you some basic education about shopping for engagement rings. Consider the following decisions:

1) Select the metal of the ring:

• platinum – strongest, most pure metal – more expensive
• white/yellow gold – most common for engagement rings – less expensive

2) Decide on the setting style:

• Solitaire Settings – most popular for engagement rings
• Settings with Side Stones – diamonds or gems along the sides of the ring to add more sparkle and color
• Three Stone Settings – ring carries diamond to represent the past, diamond to represent the present and diamond to represent the future

3) Select the diamond shape:

• Round
• Princess
• Emerald
• Asscher
• Marquise
• Oval
• Pear
• Radiant
• Heart
• Cushion

4) Decide on your diamond size. Remember, quality matters more than quantity!

• 0.25 carat
• 0.5 carat
• 0.75 carat
• 1.0 carat
• 1.5 carat

5) Remember the Four C’s.

• CUT
• COLOR
• CLARITY
• CARAT WEIGHT

Tips for selecting the special ring that girlfriend will love and making it a surprise:

1) Consider her lifestyle and her personal tastes.

2) Carefully examine the colors of the jewelry your lady wears. Does she wear platinum or white gold or yellow gold?

3) Ask your girlfriend’s mother or friends if she talked about liking a specific type or style of ring.

4) The other option is shopping for an engagement ring together with your girlfriend. Then she can show you the exact rings that she likes and you can find the style that flatters her the most.
Remember to focus on making your relationship with your girlfriend as loving, strong and mutually-fulfilling as possible so that she will be so happy to accept your wedding proposal and she will not be envious of other women’s engagement rings because she is marrying you, the man of her dreams.