Floral Fridays

I really like the bouquet handle treatment with the pretty bow and pleated skirt.  Nice touch!

Hair Blooms

Many of my brides ask about flowers for their hair. A large bloom tucked behind the ear or pinned in your hair looks gorgeous. You could wear this in lieu of a veil, or underneath the veil; in either case, it’s a small detail that people notice.

The problem, though, is that there aren’t that many flowers that can withstand the hairspray and oils that comes with a pretty hairdo. You also need a flower that’s light enough to be pinned and that can look fresh for a long period of time.

So here a couple of good options….

Gardenia
Cons: Sometimes the petals will turn brown over time and it has a strong smell. Some like the smell and others don’t.

If you like the look of the flower but don’t want to deal with the scent, a silk flower might be a good option. There are a lot of varieties of hair clips with gardenias.

Cymbidium Orchid (Comes in white, pink and green. Other colors, such as yellow and orange, might be a little harder to come by).

Vanda Orchid (orange, fushcia, purple)

Stephanotis Bloom (white)

Phalaenopsis Orchid (white and purple)
Cons: These also tend to wilt sooner rather than later. You would probably have to pin a new one in after the ceremony.

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