Wedding Flower Arrangements Can Make History
Wedding Flower Arrangements Can Make History
How important is a wedding flower arrangement? Consider the antics of oddball Steve Stifler, in "American Wedding." The evening before the wedding of his friends Jim and Michelle, Steve accidentally destroys the wedding's huge flower arrangement.
However, to make amends, he purchases every single flower in a local flower shop. Working against the clock, Steve and his football team busily set up the flowers. They complete their task just prior to the commencement of the wedding! Though you will probably never have to replace an entire wedding flower arrangement, knowing the ancient history of floral design can help you to better appreciate and select, a wedding flower arrangement.
Revealing the significance of flowers in human society, consider that all forms of art, including ceramics, books, paintings, sculptures, and music, all show the use of flowers throughout history. Artists from the 1600s to1800s created some of the most lavish examples of flowers ever depicted in art. The "European and New World Style" of flower arrangements have significantly influenced flower arrangements, including the wedding flower arrangement. The European flower arrangements typically include huge numbers of colourful flowers, placed in "Mass Arrangements."
Ancient World, Ancient Arrangements
The ancient Egyptians mainly used flowers for banquet table ornaments and temple offerings. The arrangements usually included a simple pattern, such as series of single flowers with leafs or buds. They also often interchanged green and blue flowers, or long and short stems.
Next, the Greek era used flowers differently. In contrast to the Egyptians' frequent use of containers to house flowers, the Greeks used flowers more often for decoration. However, they created the Cornucopia, or the Horn of Plenty. These flower arrangements were typically balanced and triangular, using one or a few colors.
Continuing the Greeks' traditions of flower arrangements, the ancient Romans sometimes created flower arrangements in cornucopias and baskets. However, their creations were less elegant than the Greeks'.
Subsequently, the Byzantine Period continued the Greek and Roman's flower arrangement methods. However, the Byzantines added fruit to flowers in garlands. Additionally, trees were artistically placed in containers, along with flowers and leaves in containers such as goblets and baskets.
Picking a Florist of Historic Proportions
While ancient flower arrangement techniques can inspire us to choose a particular wedding flower arrangement, few of us in these hectic modern times have the skills or time to arrange our own flowers.
Thus, it is wise to ensure that your wedding florist has the following qualities:
Is able to predict your preference
Can provide excellent alternatives, if your request is unavailable
Offers a contract with all promised services listed
Can guarantee fresh flowers
Works within your budget
Can deliver the wedding flower arrangement that you request
Can guarantee prompt delivery of your wedding flower arrangement
Listens to your wishes, ideas and recommendations
A wedding signifies a milestone in your life. Therefore, make your wedding flower arrangement a historical one!