Fun Flower Facts
What are some creative flower ideas for my wedding reception?
Garland the center of the head table with flowers, foliage and votive candles. Use the bridesmaids' bouquets to create lavish buffet table decorations or to surround the cake. Have us create guest table centerpieces with 4-5 separate clusters of flowers so that each couple can take a part of the centerpiece home. Float large fragrant flowers, such as open roses or gardenias, in crystal containers with votive candles. Sprinkle rose petals on the cake table and walkways. Have the toss bouquet double as a cake top. Decorate goblets and cake knives with flowers. Use a cake plate with a mound of flowers on it as a centerpiece. Use roses to make a dome at the top of a glass bowl filled with pretty rocks, and place a wreath around the bowl to highlight it. Toss rose petals instead of rice as the bride and groom leave.
Rose Care tips:
If your roses arrived in plastic water tubes, remove them before arranging. Remove any leaves that will be under water, taking care not to cut through or scrape the green bark. Recut stems by removing 1-2 inches with a sharp knife. Immediately after cutting, place roses in a clean, deep vase of water containing a flower food packet(if available). Check the flower food solution daily and make sure to keep it full, clean, and fresh. If the solution becomes cloudy, replace it entirely. Keep your roses in a cool place, out of direct sun and drafts.