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Learn how to arrange and shape the cascade bridal bouquet and get tips for wedding flowers in this free floral arrangements video on arranging bridal and wedding bouquets.

Expert: Amelia Tallman
Bio: Amelia Tallman has been a freelance floral designer for ten years and has taken several classes in floral design on the collegiate level.
Filmmaker: Paige Williams

Duration : 0:2:14

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Jens Jacobsen at Moyses Flowers in London tells us why it’s important to listen to both the bride and the groom when creating the perfect bridal bouquet, and which flowers are a must every season. Visit www.bridesmagazine.co.uk for more inspiration and tips. The video is brought to you by Brides Magazine and Atlantic Multimedia Ltd.

Duration : 0:4:18

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White roses embody a whole new meaning to the word love. From there traditionally meaning of purity and innocence, to new symbolism of honor and respect, white roses are the perfect gift for celebrating events or new love. The color white itself has a meaning of youthful innocence – a world unspoiled and pure. So when you are in need of sending emotions that are straight from the heart, start with white roses. Unlike the red rose which symbolizes passion and true love, the white rose is a counterpart for conveying messages of faithfulness and everlasting love. With it’s pristine and elegant appearance, white roses have become a long time tradition for occasions such as weddings, funerals and anniversaries:

Weddings
The white rose, also known as the bridal flower, is popular because of it’s graceful and timeless appeal of symbolizing a new bond of love. In the context of a wedding, the white rose is ideal for symbolizing new love, pureness, honesty and humbleness. The white rose first became popular when Queen Victoria used a white flower bouquet for her wedding in 1840. Since then, the tradition of “white weddings” is still apparent to this day. A bride carrying a bouquet of white wedding flowers on her big day signifies that she is worthy, innocent and will stand by her husband forever. An undying loyalty and lifelong promise of love can easily be expressed through white roses! 

Funerals
For a departed loved one, white roses are also an appropriate flower for funeral ceremonies. As a symbol of remembrance, this rose symbolizes purity and heaven. A bouquet or spray of white roses is not only beautiful, it can belie a more complex meaning than it’s simple appearance. White roses are also associated with churches – such as baptismal ceremonies. The idea of a new beginning and spiritual love and respect are personified through white roses. Even if you are not directly related to the deceased, it can still be appropriate to send white roses to show your deepest sentiments and that they are in your thoughts. Sometimes conveying your heartfelt reverences can be difficult, but by sending white roses it can become a lot easier to express feelings of sorrow and understanding. 

Anniversaries
Making anyone feel special on special days such as anniversaries or Valentine’s day can be as simple as giving them a bouquet of white roses. Since the white rose contains so many underlying messages, it can be taken differently by your recipient. Feelings of hope, friendship, love, purity and innocence can all by express in a single white rose. White roses stemmed their meanings of love from Greek mythology. Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love, was said to have left white roses to grow from where she arose from the sea. This mythological example still holds true in the white roses representation of love and purity. The numerous meanings of white roses are almost as mystical as the white rose itself! Sending white roses is perfect for anniversaries or just saying “I love you.” 

Janna Hagan
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What’s the best way for a man to make a lasting impression on a woman? Recent consumer research shows that the answer to making a memorable impact is right under his nose– through flowers. In fact, the study shows that 92% of women can remember the last time they received flowers, and 89% say receiving flowers makes them feel special.

Giving great floral gifts, however, still remains a mystery to most men. To help them out, author and TV host Rebecca Cole provides guidance on giving females flowers.

“Flowers are a sensual gift that can express any emotion so simply – with just a little knowledge and a phone call to the florist.”

Cole offers advice to guys on:

How to send just the right message to the woman in his life – a new girlfriend, that special someone, Mom or a good friend.

• The New Thing. This emotion may be the most difficult for a man to express, so Cole provides style advice for the guy who wants to show his new romantic interest exactly how he feels. “A passionate arrangement is filled with hot pinks, oranges, reds and golds. Add a thoughtful card to help communicate just the right sentiment,” says Cole.
• The Real Deal. Flowers are intimately – and internationally – linked with the art of romance, and for good reason says Cole. “As relationships grow, flowers become symbols of different events and milestones in our lives together. Take note of her favorite flowers – the varieties at your wedding, flowers you sent her when you first started dating or the ones she buys for herself. Those will have great meaning and impact.”
• Leading Ladies. “No woman – especially moms, grandmas and sisters – should live without a little TLC,” says Cole. A fabulous flowering plant or a garden-style arrangement with greens and soft pastel hues – no matter what the flower – will send the message that you care.
• The Gal Pal. “Flowers that show you’re thinking of someone, but not in a sensual way, have anatural, just-picked feeling,” says Cole. She advises to ask for a selection of garden-style flowers or a bright bold color palette that is fun and whimsical. A basket with a mix of flowering and green plants delivered to her door or office is also a sure fire winner.

 

What are the three top design styles that men can ask for with confidence:

Research shows that 96% of women like to receive flowers when they’re not expecting them. “Guys should know that they don’t have to wait for a special occasion to give flowers,” Cole says. “Make an occasion by sending flowers to the woman in your life, just because. They’ll never forget it.”

Cole offers advice for men willing to try something trendy. She suggests these three top design styles that men can ask for with confidence:

• Monobotanic. Arrangements featuring only one type of flower (such as all roses, tulips, lilies or iris) are in style and may even include different colors of the same flower in the vase or container.
• Monochromatic. Pick a color, any color and stick with it! If her favorite color is pink, for example, ask your florist for a fresh bouquet of different flowers in the same color range.
• Bunches of Texture. Ask your florist to select complementary flowers of various textures to place in bunches in an elegant glass container. This unique look has a bold, contemporary feel and will surely provide the “wow” factor.
• Need to find a florist? Check Online florist in your area or just search on internet.
• Don’t know what to say on the card? Check for Creative quotes messages for every occasion. 

 

A Guy’s Checklist of Things to Remember

• Be Spontaneous. You don’t have to wait for a special occasion to give flowers. In fact, most women say “no reason” is the best reason to get flowers.
• Size Doesn’t Matter. Trust your florist to help you send an arrangement that is appropriate for the occasion. bouquets both big and small can make a bold statement. It’s the sentiment that makes the impact.
• Score Big Points. Surprise her by sending a bouquet to her office, and see how much attention you’ll get because of the attention she got.
• Relax. Flowers don’t have to mean commitment. Women know when an arrangement simply means that you care.

 

“The most important thing to remember is that you simply cannot go wrong with flowers,” said Cole. “Your florist is there to help, but you’ll get all the credit.”

Flower Guru
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