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THE NOSEGAY: Wedding Planner |
 Floral design is an important aspect of planning any wedding. Wedding floral accessories should:
- look right
- feel right
- reflect the personality of the bride and groom
- coordinate with the look and feel of the entire event
- provide beauty, elegance and grace, within any budget
At The Nosegay, it is our priority to help you define your style, to make your dream wedding a reality, whatever your
needs and budget.
The Nosegay's three full time designers, Denise,
Marlene and Bridget have over 45 years combined
experience. They have collaborated on literally hundreds of weddings
and special events in Saskatoon and area, and specialize in wedding consultation, design, and coordination.
Let our designers put their talents to
work for you!
Call 653-5919 or 1-800-667-3429, or email us to book your free consultation.
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Top 10 Wedding Flower Choices |
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The ultimate wedding flower, the rose comes in hundreds of varieties and shades to match every color scheme. Our favorite varieties include Avalanche (white), Candy Bianca(pink) and Black baccara(deep red). |
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One of the top three choices, gerbera daisies remain a bridal favorite. One look at these bright, bold beautiful blooms and it is easy to see why brides fall in love with gerbera daisies. |
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These long-stemmed, trumpet shaped flowers make a bold statement when carried as an over the arm bouquet set off by a sleek fitted gown. Mini calla have shorter stems and smaller heads – making striking posies. Miniature varieties can also be used to create elegant boutonnieres and corsages. |
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One of the most exotic bridal blooms, orchids vary from white to dark pink, yellow and green to deep purple. Thousands of species are cultivated – only a few used for weddings. Long-stemmed dendrobium are perfect for a shower-style bouquet. Star-shaped and hardy, cymbidium make a great choice for a tropical themed bouquet. Looking for soft and elegant? White phaleonopsis with their butterfly- like blossoms make a great choice! |
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Blooms of oriental lilies are much larger and flamboyant than Asiatic hybrids and are beautifully scented. Colors range from white and soft pink to yellows and reds. |
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Round, bushy heads of scent-free blossoms characterize this garden favorite. Moderately priced with a casual, romantic feel hydrangea work well with roses, lisianthus and other garden blooms. |
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Available December to May, tulips are a perfect choice for the early spring wedding. Choose from French, lily-flowered, parrot, double or ruffled for a tulip with a unique look. |
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Unique varieties of crysanthemum such as button mums, Kermit mums, or spiders can add unique textures and color to your bridal bouquet. Available year-round and reasonably priced, mums are no longer “just a daisy”. |
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Include freesia in your bouquet to add a sweet smelling scent to your wedding memories. Available in white, purple, pink, orange, red and yellow the bell-shaped floret is a delicate spring touch to your bouquet. |
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Alstromeria’s lily-like buds are an excellent choice in a garden-style bouquet. Buds make lovely corsages and boutonnieres, are available year-round and in a huge variety of colors. |
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Tips and Hints |
Planning That Special Day
- When choosing the color of your bouquet, think about your complexion. For example, pale brides may need to add a splash of color in their arrangements to prevent them from looking washed out.
- If you are having black and white photography, make sure you pick booms with a deep, 3D shape that will stand out well.
- Choose flowers that work well with the tone of your wedding. For example. Orchids are a natural choice for a tropical theme.
- Check with your ceremony and reception venues as to any decorating restrictions they may have.
- Chose your wedding date carefully. Florists are very busy around Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day and Christmas. Your flowers may also cost more at these times.
- If you are getting married abroad, ask your hotel for recommendations of local florists. Ask to see examples of the florists’ work.
- Choose a florist you connect with. Brides are in need of personal attention – someone to help educate and guide while you choose your flowers.
How To Get The Most From Your Flowers
- Re-use ceremony flowers at your receiption site. Attach pew bows to the head table or chair backs. Use large arrangements as a backdrop for reception photo's.
- Use brides and bridesmaids bouquets to dress the reception. Nosegay provides, at no charge to their brides, vases to set your handtied bouquets in to dress the head table or cake table. Ask your design consultant for details.
- Gift your tablecenters. Lovely potted plants or cut flowers bouquets make great gifts to special guests at the end of the evening.
- Ask your photographer to take a styled shot of your wedding bouquet. This image can later be used as decor in your home - a lasting and stylish memento of your special day.
- Consider an arrangement for the guest register table - perhaps something to sit next to and compliment your engagement photo. All your guests will make a stop at this spot so it is a great place to set a "WOW" arrangement.
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