Flower Frailities to Consider for Your Wedding Day
For most couples, flowers are a big part of the wedding day. The bride and bridesmaids carry them. The grooms and groomsmen wear them in their boutonnieres. There are also floral arrangements, flowers on the tables, and flower petals strewn down the aisle. However, you should know that all flowers are not created equally, and that some should be avoided on your special day for various reasons.
Stephanotis
White and springy, stephanotis are a popular wedding flower. But, they really shouldn’t be. They don’t last very long, especially not in great heat. So, if you’re getting married on Maui or anywhere beachy or outdoors, they’re not an ideal choice. In fact, they’re not an ideal choice anywhere since they bruise very easily. This means that, while they may look pretty at the start of your wedding day, they’re sure to look like a big mess by the end.
Tulips
Tulips may seem like an awesome choice. After all, you can get them in all kinds of colors. Unfortunately, though, these flowers are not the least bit hardy. After just a little bit of use, you’ll notice them drooping. Then, by the end of the day, they’ll be dropping petals and looking awful, which is the last thing you want.
Gardenias
Gardenias are yet another flower that shows wear very quickly. What’s worse is that they give off an incredibly strong scent. And, while that scent may be pleasant at first, too many gardenias can have your guests sneezing and fighting off headaches. Talk about a recipe for disaster!
Hydrangeas
Hydrangeas are lovely, and they can actually last for quite a while . . . if they’re in water. So, while you might be able to use hydrangeas on tables or in vases, they won’t work well as wearable or carryable flowers.
As you can see, some flowers just aren’t cut out for wedding day bliss. So, before you buy your florals, do your research. Avoid flowers that don’t do well once cut, and spring for longer lasting options. It will give you one less thing to worry about and, even better, one more thing to enjoy on the day you say “I do.”
