The Best Pink Wedding Flowers Today

Pink in its various hues has long been a favorite part of wedding themes. Representative of love, subtle and classic, pink wedding flowers are able to stand alone in style or complement stronger red and burgundy colored flowers. Although pink flowers have always been relatively easy to find, the science of hybridization has increased the selection of pink wedding flowers exponentially. If you have a favorite flower, you can likely find it in shades of pink, allowing you to better tailor your wedding to your individual personality and preferences.

So, what are some great pink flowers to consider for your wedding? Let's go with obvious first - the timeless pink rose. Although this may seem simple enough, roses come in several shades of pink, from mauve to hot pink. Also, if a rose is not the key flower in your arrangements, then pink spray roses (smaller buds on a long stem) can be a beautiful addition. Beyond roses, my absolute favorite wedding flower is the lily. There are several types of lily, and they are still relatively unique as part of a wedding arrangement or bouquet. Oriental lilies are beautiful - much the same as tiger lilies but with white and deep pink accents instead. There are also calla lilies and miniature calla lilies, beautiful tea-cup lilies that exude regality and class. Gerbera daisies and tulips as pink wedding flowers contribute to a fun and light-hearted feeling for your ceremony or reception. And for big, loose blooms, your best choice is the beautiful pink peony.

But which flowers will be in season at the time of your wedding? This is an important consideration when deciding upon which flowers to use. While most flowers are grown in greenhouses throughout the country, using an out-of-season flower will increase cost and decrease availability. As most women who have planned a wedding know, these are headaches you don't want or need. Fortunately, there are a wide variety of pink flowers available year-round. For a Spring wedding, pink wedding flowers (and most flowers) are widely available. Season-specific pink flowers for Spring include the anemone, peony, star gazer lily, sweet pea and tulip. A summer wedding offers such pink wedding flowers as the alstromeria, chrysanthemum, freesia, gerbera daisy, hydrangea, larkspur and more. Pink flowers for fall include the aster, dahlia and zinnia. And winter can yield such pink-hued selections as the anemone, cosmos, camellias and ranunculus. Also, many other flowers are widely available year-round, which makes them a good selection regardless of when your wedding will be held. This information and more on pink wedding flowers in season can be found at www.about.com under Weddings. Your florist is also an invaluable resource, as they can give you the most up-to-date pricing and availability on the flowers you are considering. Regardless of the season, there are plenty of beautiful pink wedding flowers to choose from for your wedding.

After the initial job of choosing the pink wedding flowers which you will include in your wedding, its time to think about the arrangements and bouquets themselves. Wedding bouquets and arrangements are extremely personal and should reflect the personality of the bride (and groom, ideally) as well as the ambiance of the ceremony and reception. While many brides still prefer the classic beauty of traditional rose bouquets, an increasing number are choosing more exotic flowers for their weddings. Good additions to nearly any bouquet are spray roses, baby's breath and/or stephanotis. Experiment with different combinations and different shades, and be sure to choose the combination that best suits you. And most of all, have fun!




By Rebecca White-Glanders

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4 Great Sites to Buy Wholesale Wedding Flowers From

For large or small weddings one of the best ways to purchase the flowers for your floral arrangements are in bulk at wholesalers. Wholesale retailers can still provide beautiful wedding flowers to you but at a much smaller cost than a local flower store. The following are some wholesale flower places that will help you as you plan for the big day.

American Floral Distributors - This online wedding flower wholesaler will fed ex your order so that the flower show up pristine. They have packages to choose from that will assist in figuring out what is best for your wedding day. They have a Princess Wedding Package that includes 125 different flowers including roses and lilies, 50 rose head tops for petal use, and 14 bunches of greens to be interspersed with the flowers. The price is 325.00 which is half of what you might be charged at a local flower store. They have how to ideas for arrangements, and their packages have pre selected flowers so you aren't trying to figure out what flowers should go with which. If you do decide to follow this route you they also have all the supplies you will need to make the arrangements your self such as Styrofoam, foliage, and floral tape.

Growers Box - This is popular wedding flower wholesaler. They have mixed or single packages for flowers. You can purchase 200 roses for just 280.00 which is a great prices comparing to prearranged flowers you purchase. They carry a large variety of flowers such as roses, asiatic lilies, orchids, sunflowers, and hydrangea. The flowers come in very safe boxes and in beautiful shape after shipping. You can also order bulk bouquets which cuts down on the arranging and still the prices are cheaper than local stores. They also have free shipping specials depending on how much and what you purchase.
FlowersGrowers.com - This is another online site where you can browse through all the flowers they provide. They have unique blooms such as snapdragons, and birds of paradise. They do not mix their flowers they all come in grouping of the same bloom however the prices are lower here because there is less work on their side. They do not charge anything but shipping fees, many other wholesalers will charge box fees or handling fees and not this wholesaler. Many of the flower sets have free shipping depending on the season and the sales which makes this an even better deal.

FlowersandFreshness.com - This wedding flower wholesaler has a current deal of 200 long stem roses for 169.90 and free shipping, this is a very good price for roses. This wholesaler guarantees their freshness and has a large variety of flowers and anything else you need to arrange them. This wholesaler also will arrange the flowers and create centerpieces for the wedding as well which you usually cannot find. The prices are going to be a little higher than just purchasing the flowers and arranging them yourself however it is still significantly cheaper than buying for a florist in your city.

Of course when it comes to your big day you really want flowers that will be beautiful but also fit your pocketbook. Buying wholesale not only gives you both of those it also allows you the creativity to make your own bouquet if you choose, no more leaving it up to a florist to get it right. Wedding flower wholesalers are a great option when you are looking at a small budget but you want a beautiful event.


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Use Silk Wedding Flowers for Your Wedding Instead of Real Ones

Love is a symbol of eternity. It wipes out all sense of time, destroying all memory of a beginning and all fear of an end. Author Unknown.

Weddings bring together two people who are deeply in love. Silk flowers have become widely popular over the years. Flowers and its arrangements are a big part of the wedding culture. There is no right or wrong way to plan a wedding. Flowers are a symbol of elegance and love.

The preparation of a wedding ceremony and the reception can be stressful on the entire family as well as the wedding party. The cutting of a few corners in the preparation process is completely understandable. There is nothing wrong with the cutting of corners.

Silk flowers are just as acceptable as any other type of flowers. In the last few years the quality of silk flowers have greatly improved. They have the quality appearance of real ones. These type of flowers often fool people into thinking they are real. When in actuality they are not.

The types available in silk have greatly increased. Examples of silk flowers are roses, tulips, and sunflowers. The variety doesn't stop there. The variations in flowers comes in a large quantity.

Why do most choose silk flowers instead of real ones? The answer is quite simple to answer. Silk lasts much longer than a real flower does. Besides the quality and appearance of the flowers are so realistic, many can not tell the difference at a distance.

In the below text, four locations to shop for silk flowers are available. You can either purchase them at online or in any department or craft store in your local town.

Location #1: Silk flowers can be purchased at any craft store or department store. A particular store that -these type of flowers can be found are at your local Wal-mart. Wal-mart carries a large variety of silk flowers. The price will be determined on the size, color and type of flower.
Location #2: Www.Silkflowersexpress.com offers customers the opportunity to purchase a large quantity of flowers at their fingertips. This not only has silk flowers for purchase but they create the arrangements for you. Silk isn't the only fake flower available on this site, latex is also available.

Location #3: Www.Silkflowerplus.com offers many options to choose from. The beautiful, quality flowers are available from this website. They even offer a twenty four hour shipping service to their customers. Hawaiian leis are also available for purchase. The price on a Hawaiian lei is $19.90.

Location #4: Michael's craft store is an excellent source of crafts. This craft store has a large quality of real and silk flowers to choose from. Craft stores such as Michael's provides customers with excellent variety of flowers and various other craft supplies.

These four locations provide customers with excellent quality. Whether you are seeking flowers for a seasonal wedding or for any special occasion those four locations are to be one of your best bets to find what you are looking for.

Do not be ashamed to cut a few corners in the preparation for any wedding. A wedding is a special occasion to express the love between two people. It is your wedding and the appearance is clearly up to you. Do not be afraid to use silk or even latex flowers instead of real ones.



By Kayla McClure

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