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26th Nov 2008

If you are planning a winter wedding, you may worry about the availability and cost of your flowers. But although many of us won't have the luxury of flowers in our gardens, florists will have access to plenty of stock. The reason is that they have access to flowers that have been grown up ruled or cultivated under glass. These ideas should help you in planning your own winter wedding flowers.

The first thing you should consider is the exact time that you are getting married. It is now quite popular to get married around Christmas time. But it is common for prices to be higher at this time, because of their demand as Christmas decorations and presents. Roses and red colored flowers are especially popular. If you want to have romantic red roses at this time of year, you may well find that they are more expensive than you anticipated.

It is possible to find some bargains, however. Cymbidium orchids are available in a wide variety of colors at this time of year. These beautiful exotic flowers can be found at very attractive prices at this time. You can use these flowers in venues arrangements and also bridal bouquets.

Another good flower to use at this time a year is tulips. Although most of us associate this flower with spring, they are widely available from flower wholesalers doing the winter. They come in a wide variety of colors, which can brighten the darkest of winter days.

Another choice of flower for winter weddings these lilies or chrysanthemums. These are both versatile and popular flowers. They are also easy on the wedding budget. If you like your flowers to have a fragrance, then oriental lilies such as stargazers are a classic flower to use.

It is a good idea to speak to your florist at an early stage to discuss what flowers will be available at the time that you get married. You can tap into their experience and knowledge. Many florists are veterans of hundreds of weddings; so they have a deep understanding of what will work and more importantly what will not. Don't think that you have to come up with all the answers, they will be quite happy to help you.

Content kindly supplied by: Ruby Carter
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