Flowers / Decorations

Below are some of our favorite ideas for flowers and decorations - we'll be
adding more ideas soon.

SPRING
EAST
Cherry blossom, columbine, dogwood, hyacinth, lilac, lily of the valley, mophead hydrangea pear, peony, tulip
MIDWEST
Cherry blossom, crab-apple blossom, daffodil, forsythia, lilac, lily of the valley, peony, tulip, viburnum
WEST
Freesia, lily of the valley, pansy, poppy, ranunculus, rose, tulip, violet
SOUTH
Dogwood, forsythia, foxglove, herbs, larkspur, magnolia, peach, pear, plum, rose, spirea, sweet pea, tulip, viburnum, wisteria

SUMMER
EAST
Asiatic lily, black-eyed Susan, cosmos, delphinium, larkspur, pee gee
hydrangea, rose, sunflower, zinnia
MIDWEST
Clematis, cosmos, cockscomb, daisy, garden roses, hydrangea, rudbeckia,
sunflower, viburnum, zinnia
WEST
Begonia, delphinium, gardenia, hydrangea, pansy, poppy, rose, violet
SOUTH
Aster, cosmos pee gee hydrangea, plumbago, rose, rosemary, sunflower, zinnia

FALL
EAST
Amaryllis, bittersweet, crab apple, hydrangea, ornamental berries, rose, sugar maple, sunflower
MIDWEST
Autumn foliage, crab apple, dahlia, ornamental berries, rose hip, rose, scabiosa
WEST
Chrysanthemum, cosmos, coreopsis, Gerber daisy, hydrangea, lisianthius, pomegranate, rose, rose hip
SOUTH
Bittersweet, galax, hydrangea, ornamental berries, rose, salvia, sassafras, sumac

WINTER
EAST
Dried flowers, evergreens, forced bulbs, ornamental berries, seedpods
MIDWEST
Dried flowers, evergreens, forced bulbs, ornamental berries, seedpods
WEST
Acacia, evergreens, forsythia, fruit blossoms, paper-whites, seeded
eucalyptus, tulip
SOUTH
Evergreens, hydrangea, rose

SEASONLESS ALL REGIONS
Anemone, 'Ariana' rose, calla lily , 'Casablanca' lily, 'Champagne' rose,
forced bulbs, freesia, gardenia, ivies, lily of the valley, 'Message' rose,
ranunculus, Sarracenia (pitcher plant), 'Stargazer' lily, stephanotis, vines,
'Virginia' rose, white dendrobium orchid

Reception sites vary a great deal in the amount of decoration that is needed. Some reception locations are beautiful in and of themselves, while others may require a little or a lot of embellishment. There are many items that can enhance any setting considerably, including flowers, balloons, candles, ice sculptures, fountains and linens.

Greenery, trees, potted plants and garlands can transform an uninteresting room into something out of the ordinary. A single flower blossom on a table can have a stunning effect.

Many Kentuckiana couples choose to decorate emphasizing the season in which they are married. You can continue such a theme or color scheme from the ceremony through to the reception.

You will also want to pay close attention to the way the tables at your reception are decorated. After all, your guests will be spending several hours at them. Remember to keep flower arrangements low, so your guests can see over them.

Party favors such as chocolates, matches, incense sticks, and soaps are nice touches that will make a great statement. When favors appear at the tables, they often make your guests feel welcome and appreciated.

Each table should have a floor-length cover, as well as a centerpiece. To keep things interesting vary the centerpieces in height and design. Centerpieces should be the right size for the table and low enough to have a conversation over.

A great way to add an extra air of elegance and drama to your reception is with a hand-carved ice sculpture. A well designed, lighted ice sculpture will contribute greatly to an air of elegance and soft romance, as well as being a great way to personalize your special day.

Sculptures are generally carved from a 300-600 pound block of crystal-clear ice, and range from 20-60 inches in height. The massive size of sculptures allow them to last for hours at room temperature, even when outdoors in warm weather.

The design possibilities of ice sculptures are many, as new technology now allows sculptures to be cast in molds, as well as be carved from blocks of ice.

Make sure the contract includes a special base for water drainage, accent lighting, delivery, setup and final pickup of the sculpture.

Balloons
Balloons are a great decorating option also. Balloons can dress up all most any reception facility. Balloon arches are often placed at the entrance to a reception facility as well as on the dance floor. Balloons can also be used as centerpieces and backdrops for the cake table.

• What type of flowers will be best for the type, time and duration of our wedding?
• What will the cost be?
• Can you coordinate the flowers for the wedding party, mothers and special guests?
• Can you build a flower scheme around fabric swatches?
• Can we preserve the bouquets? If so, how much will it cost?
• How many years of experience with weddings do you have?
• What flowers hold up best?
• Do you have pictures or samples of your work?
• Will you deliver, or must the flowers be picked up?
• Will you visit the ceremony / reception site to make recommendations?
• Will you perform setup at the ceremony / reception locations? If so, is there an additional charge?
• Do you have access to out-of-season flowers?
• Can you provide silk or dried flowers?
• What other decorations can you provide?
• What is the deposit? When is it due?
• What is the balance? When is it due?