Flower Power

I simply love flowers and as every flower lover knows, flowers have a language of their own. Every sentiment is expressed in one form or another by these fragile blooms. As centerpieces, flowers are more than mere decorations, they are a form of entertainment that makes a big statement, silently. The flowers for my wedding will be faraway from the land of Laura Ashley and white satin lace. Vibrant colors and exotic notes like orchids, curly willow, bamboo and bear grass follow the flow of an Asian theme wedding. Incorporating cultural details is also very important with creating the overall look of the wedding. We want to hang Chinese lanterns and have Cambodian decor (Apsaras ect.) accenting the reception room. The flowers will pull everything together into one beautiful package.

The challenge is that we are having our seated dinner served family style. So the centerpieces will need to have height. However, tall centerpieces are quite costly so we decided to do half tall and half short centerpieces. The short centerpieces will need to have full blooms like peonies or hydrangeas to maximize appeal. Speaking of aesthetics, we don't want the short centerpieces to appear too small on the table but at the same time we don't want the flowers to cramp the space where the meals will be served. It is going to be a delicate act to balance but I'm sure the florist we choose will be up for the challenge.
Budget wise I've cut the floral expenses by having my MOH and 2 BMs carry fans with a personalized colored ribbon instead of a traditional bouquet. I'll blog more about the fans later. The girls will also have corsages or a boutonniere pinned to their dress. The low and high centerpieces will be comprised of seasonal flowers with the exception of the orchids. Orchids are my favorite blooms especially dendrobiums and cymbidiums, so they are a must!

We hope to find a florist who will emphasis on discovering designs that are reflective of our personal taste while committed to delivering freshness and quality. Staying within our budget is also key.