want two roses for their hair and a
bouquet of baby's breath," he says.
Now, there's a return to formal
weddings in a synagogue or church.
Smith keeps up with trends in
bridal gowns "because this dictates
what we do." Florists don't want to
upstage the wedding. Flowers should
enhance the proceedings, not steal the
show.
Smith says that ifs important for
the florist to know if there are sequins,
glitter, or beading on the bridal gown.
If there are, then the bouquet should
not have any. But if the gown is rel-
atively classic, then glitter can be
picked up in the headpiece or the
bouquet.
Another trend in bridal bouquets
is the romantic look. Tulle is being
incorporated in bridal bouquets; for
instance, a long, flowing tulle streamer
might be entwined with the flowers
and greens. Softer flowing foliages,
One of the largest
producers of miniature
carnations is Israel, which
ships crops directly to the
United States or goes
through the Netherlands'
market.
like ivy and fine asparagus ferns, also
might be used in the bouquet.
Color is the most important
element in the wedding party,
particularly for the bridesmaids. Smith
says, "Color can make the wedding
exciting?'
Black and white weddings are
coming into vogue, and once in a
while, a trend-setter asks for black for
her bridesmaids' bouquets. "But a girl
must have a lot of assurance to pull
this combination off. Most wouldn't
even think of it," Smith says.
All-ivory and all-white weddings
also are popular. The bride may carry
an all-one-color bouquet or go wild
with colorful blooms.
Smith has specific suggestions,
although final choice of flowers would
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