You may think we are getting things out of perspective, but bear with us: we think you should pay attention to Corsages, Buttonholes and Wristlets!
Every bride is looking for the perfect wedding, the enjoyment on the day is one aspect, capturing the day forever is another. Long after the day has passed, family and friends will continue to discuss and reminisce, leafing through the photographs, DVDs, even the old videos. They will coo over how beautiful the bride and her bridesmaids looked, they will smile at the “risky” best mans speech and adore or curse the weather! On the odd occasion the ladies will appreciate the beauty and artistry of the cake and the flowers.
So what’s our point? Flowers may not be the first memory of the day if you get them right – they will be, if you get them wrong! This is why we think brides should keep focused until the buttonholes , wristlets and corsages have been finalised!
Buttonholes – Brides, Keep control of the colour scheme!
Buttonholes are a relatively new development – well, not that new. In Elizabethan England the bride and grooms carried nosegays (A posy containing herbs and fragrant flowers) – lucky for the grooms of today that tradition has died! Later during Queen Victoria’s reign the groom would select a single flower from his bride’s bouquet to create his buttonhole. Today the groom, his father, the best man and the ushers all wear buttonholes that match and most importantly should complement the bride’s and bridesmaid flowers. To be really thorough the floral scheme should also be carefully tied in with the decorations used at the venue to avoid any colour clashes in the photographs.
So what’s important to remember about your buttonholes:-
- Will you decide to use fresh or silk flowers – this decision will be influenced by the season/time of year, the location of the wedding and whether the piece is going to be kept as a memento and of course personal preference. Remember the quality of silks are greatly improved!
- How securely the Buttonhole is going to be worn- Will it be fastened or attached by corsage magnets and /or decorative pins: you will need to consider the thickness and fragility of the fabrics that are going to be worn.
- The finish of the piece- a simple taped stem using green or white Parafilm or an ornate silver filigree holder- again think carefully about the fabrics/clothing worn.
Wristlets
Wristlets are mainly worn by the bridesmaids, who can vary in age range from tiny tots to Matrons of Honour. (Wristlets are also very popular with teenagers to complement their Prom dresses.) So it’s important to choose the right design for a comfortable and secure fit.
Wristlets come in a variety of designs:
- A simple Velcro strap- this can be altered to fit any wrist size and is covered by the flowers, ribbons and lace etc.
- Pearl bracelets – Ivory, White or Black. The pearls are threaded onto elastic, so will stretch and fit snugly around an adult’s wrist. They could also be kept as a memento of the special day.
- Rock Candy design (Clear or Black) These pretty diamante wristlets are also made using elasticated thread. Of the three designs, this is the most ornate and would need very little additional accessorising. Again this could also be kept as a memento of the day.
The outcome of your photographs are always in the lap of the gods, there is always a joker in the family, but one thing you can control are the flowers, with complementary colours, beautiful presentation and an aura of freshness.
It is a little tongue in cheek to suggest these aspects of the wedding are THE most important aspect, just don’t forget them! Talk to your florist about the products we have mentioned to get very best out of your partnership.
