June is a month for flowers and weddings
June is the perfect month for weddings. All the lovely flowers in bloom.
Thirty years ago I was a June bride. I carried pink roses and white daisies in my bouquet. At that time, I didn’t really think too much about what my flowers should be. A few months before the wedding, I went to the florist, picked a style from samples in a book. I told the florist what color I’d like and that’s what he gave me. They were beautiful but weren’t a big deal for me.
Nowadays flowers are an integral part of wedding plans. I know this because next year I’m delighted to be mother of the groom.
My son, Matt, is going to marry, Robyn Zeliff. She’s a lovely girl and they make a wonderful couple. She’s also a lot smarter than I was when I was her age. She has a definite idea of how she wants her wedding to be — right down to the flowers. To me that’s so amazing. Planning ahead is not one of my strong suits.
The kids are getting married in a country setting at her parents’ home. Recently, we went shopping for some “wild” flower seeds. The flowers are not exactly wild but are native to our climate zone.
Robyn wanted her dad to plant some around the large barn where the reception will be held. Some of the plants will not bloom until next year so timing was very important. They may not all bloom at the time of the wedding and look like the picture on the package but we can hope they do. We can always fill in bare spots with colorful annuals.
Of course, I bought some seeds, too. (I never met a seed I didn’t like). I made sure that they were not on my list of invasive plants and planted them in a raised bed.
If I get a good crop of plants we can use some for centerpieces or other bouquets. Here’s a good tip: Since the seeds were so small I mixed them with a bit of sand to scatter them on the bed. That helps me know where they were placed.
There’s a lot more to do about the wedding flowers, but we’ve still got some time.
If you’re planning on getting married, you might like to plan ahead, too. Start with a plan of what flowers you’d like at your wedding and how much you want to spend. That’s critical. Nowadays, you can have any flower you want — for the most part — but you may have to pay dearly for them if they are out of season.
Next, contact your favorite florist or one used by your friend who had beautiful flowers for a special event. We have terrific Vermont florists who are talented, creative and ready to help.
Check them out. Are they available on your date? Will they work with you so your day will be just the way you want it? Can they create the look that you want? Formal? Casual?
Now price out what you think you’ll need. Flowers for the wedding party, the parents, church, reception, house, etc. Does everything fit? Good!
The work doesn’t end there. Make sure you both write down exactly what you’ll get for what you’ll pay. Make sure the florist knows the exact date and time to deliver the flowers. If you’re doing part of the job yourself or are having friends help make sure they know what is expected of them. About 2 months before the wedding check with the florist again to make doubly sure everything is on track.
Most of all have a plan B. If these wild flowers don’t bloom, I’m prepared to help Matt and Robyn out by purchasing some locally. I want the kids to have a beautiful day. But, no matter how beautiful the flowers may be they will pale in comparison to the bride and groom. That I know for sure.
This Week: Need table favors for a wedding? How about small pots of herbs? Write the names of the bride & groom and date on the pots. Use soaker hoses in gardens and flower beds to conserve water. Speaking of water — drink lots of it while gardening.
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