As Nature Made Them
Natural groupings of blooms are picks of the season.
The natural look is taking root in wedding flowers.
Mixed blooms in loose arrangements are replacing tightly bound bouquets made popular by Martha Stewart, according to Damon Samuel, a freelance floral designer who works regularly with the Bill Doran Co.in Omaha.
“People are going for natural groupings as opposed to a very formal look,” Samuel says. The effect is like gathering wildflowers from a field and letting the stems do what they would do naturally.
The presentation is simple and very much in style, says Kim Kapfer, assistant manager at Hy-Vee, 3405 Oak View Drive in Omaha.
“Cascades are out. Round, traditional pieces are out. Everyone wants that puttogether look — like it's been picked from the garden,” Kapfer says.
Brides are going for contemporary centerpieces of one or two flowers or mounds with the same kind of flowers, says Tracy Ridout, owner of Twigs Flowers & Gifts in Omaha.
Topiaries remain popular, along with monochromatic colors, Ridout says.
Peacock feathers and rich jewel tones, such as purple and teal, are cropping up. Samuel recently did a wedding with peacock feathers as accents. It's a rich, East Indian influence that packs a punch against black.
In contrast, Kapfer notes that plenty of brides also are seeking bright colors such as yellow, orange, lime green, hot pink and purple.
“Brides used to match all the bouquets to the gowns the bridesmaids wore,” Kapfer says. “Anymore, you're seeing brides come in with four, five or six different colors. It gives us a little rainbow to work with.”
When it comes to decorating the church, brides are opting for one solid color such as white or green. The reception, Samuel explains, is where the wedding's signature color comes into play. “It's a (visual) surprise when you get to the reception.”
Table centerpieces can include floating a gerbera daisy or rose in a bowl or breaking up a reception room with 3- foot-tall vases.
“Sometimes, we'll do half flowers and half candles. It's unique to each bride,” Kapfer says.
What are the most popular flowers for weddings? Usually roses and gerbera daisies, Ridout says. “Each wedding is so different. Each budget is different. It just depends.”
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