And it scares the living daylights out of me.
I have the hardest time visualizing what something will look like without seeing a picture. I have a feeling I will be doing a lot of that attempted visualizing this weekend.
I am pretty sure I know what I want for the centerpieces and boutonnieres.
The bouquets? I really have no idea. And it stresses me out.
Maybe white/ivory flowers for me and some color for the girls?
I love anemones, but have heard they are difficult to get and difficult to work with. Phooey.
I've been trying to gather pictures of bouquets that catch my eye, but I feel really lost in the plethora of flora. (Yes, I really did just type that). There is just too much to choose from!
Here are some photos I have saved over time (and I apologize because I really dont know where most of them came from). Remember, my girls are wearing little black dresses, and the guys are wearing black tuxes with garnet vests and ties.
Any suggestions??
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDYP27FN8GinMvMsmF2sYe-BphtItdbAR6PHBiZy6qk9W3wNKMD-EmmLYUz85wsbQrYaEUDHKtr7R5TqockOEcEZAR_GsHdVbXX0KMD7BwAUf1YcBYXdhOetzBQU1bPiLQdRUmCQlE9fl1/s320/daisy+bouquet2.jpg)
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrCN4Jrqux-NAd30fgV_GNZlIXoVYi6QBvt37fQ4R6FuzcA14-1skB0000JNmEWhToQfQB5TAZa3mAFFh74QF8hn-h9sQ7EeuZC_RmpW2tmqSGQ-b4p9sdB_0za7AN00ep5XN0sd_NKrzG/s320/AnemoneBoard.jpg)
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikzLa8BSHlUXbGeyXG0ZbQd79NmDikqpCDa-PUU9VYtF4Da1tLHQHdqTbsngF5FP1Q0HEml4JTEoFCCt0EZ5weChYE6JevfSb_31u8okYgvzi8IS1yv_bE6E1u90WalxDysWhiW9xJprA2/s320/bouquet.jpg)
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipoiizlrVZPBPb3yvO53oYk1-X5L88mMv3Cx7NwYbGokGMBdEy4KTQRkYlZ4OdHYlr6DNBNst_naGEWRmWkxaYqYSicdFjFIN6IamghCKGufAxMvAoPoJGcEgxHYNHw7A86Gp1jvL4bghE/s320/daisy+bouquet.jpg)
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibbgsBODEFavAZcCEVV7eg8vP9-P6T5RDGEUb0Pa3lNrhAuMG-edvMf3O_-IOneFtNfgQKYEOH8jmtTkF7D6LPxi98YTNsehRMBipk8KbfvMAqUsKlfiEfdu1lFEhJeKQdejhyvXGlOp7b/s320/white_anenomes.jpg)
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyqhGYcEYyToSSbQ5WBRy5d7UQAFVTi5qHAp7TwEwF-hVtC4g_TiGSN_ST_O8BoAIpe761u_7JZ8dNo-_KBKDfP3i65M7r-xEdMNmn6E_S_9_XD0aSzmHhrsQ422LiwWwUtAbpJy2g1uBu/s320/bridesmaid+bouquet.gif)
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHMdVD_oXwmCcXRroYdfjtXrpHlQvas2p0k7kFst28d7fb8PAcxMrd22Cz78GNctQBnEQvydJ38kxuiCVx4lPLcqKlerYHR39LfZuWqtHhol2M3nCqyEwyc9luVuuiYeoqX7PWmLvdfIw6/s320/more+flowers.jpg)
have you browsed project wedding, the knot and Weddingbee's photo galleries? That's where I got all my inspiration!
ReplyDeleteMy dear 8/15,
ReplyDeleteThis is not something to stress about. I used to work as a product designer for FTD and I know a thing or two about flowers.
Here's a list of flowers that bloom in August:
Allium
Amaranthus
Artemisia
Asclepia
Bombay Celosia
Callas
Calycina
China Berry
Chinese Lanterns
Dahlias
Delphinium
Desert Willow
Echinops
Eryngium
Ginestra
Helenium Kanaria
Hydrangea
Hypericum
Lavendar
Lysmachia
Misty Limonium
Monkshood
Montbretia
Poppies
Phlox
Safflower
Scabiosa
Star of Bethlehem
Sunflowers
Sweet Peas
Tansy
Tulips
Veronica
Waxflower
Yarrow
Here's a list of year round flowers
Agapanthus
Alstroemeria
Anemone
Anthurium
Aster
Bells of Ireland
Bird of Paradise
Bouvardia
Calla Lily
Carnation
Chrysanthemum
Daisy
Delphinium
Freesia
Gardenia
Gerbera Daisy
Gladiolus
Heather
Iris
Kangaroo Paw
Larkspur
Liatris
Lily (Asiatic, Oriental and Stargazer)
Lily of the Valley
Limonium
Lisianthus
Orchid (Cymbidium, Dendrobium, Phalaenopsis)
Phlox
Pompons
Protea
Queen Anne's Lace
Ranunculus
Rose
Snapdragon
Statice
Stephanotis
Stock
Waxflower
I know I'm eating up your comment space. Sorry.
A few comments:
Using BLACK centered gerbera daisies will give you the same look as anemones. Anemones will NOT be in season for your wedding, they do suck to work with and will be expensive.
I'm looking at similar style bouquets as you and have some pics of relatively inexpensive flowers I can share offline if you're interested.
My only real advice is not to get flowers that aren't in season in August. You will pay more and the quality will not be as good in most cases (not all). Have fun!
And this long list is supposed to HELP my anxiety?? Hehe. Just kidding. Thanks for the insight!
ReplyDeletei had this issue too- so i brought printed out inspiation boards that I had created- she probably thought i was nuts- but she said it was really helpful to see the pictures.
ReplyDeletegood luck with the florist!
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm sorry 8/15! I didn't mean to overwhelm. I just like to know every single option available and assume others do too! Whatever choices you make will be awesome!
ReplyDelete