Maine Wedding Flowers, Florists, Centerpieces, Bridal Bouquets Q&A

Chocolate wedding centerpieces

I am struggling with a centerpiece idea. I was thinking something made from chocolate (not small chocolates since I will be doing a candy buffet) but a large chocolate heart or something. I've been searching the internet, but haven't seen anything I like. I really don't want to do flowers and I'm.... [Read more]

Making my own wedding flowers

We will be making all of our centerpieces, bouquets,corsages, bout. etc. How far in advance can I make them. I was planning on going to the floral mart on Thursday am and starting on Thursday. I am just worried about the roses drooping by Sat in the centerpieces and the bouquets, corsages, and the.... [Read more]

Confused about corsage/boutonnieres

I am about to start looking into buying my flowers. I am confused about corsages and boutonnieres. What is the difference between the two (just the size)? And who gets one of each? I am assuming that the parents of bride/groom and best man get a corsage. Boutonnieres go to Groomsmen, siblings of.... [Read more]

Matching bridal bouquet to wedding centerpieces.

My bridal bouquet will have calla lillies, babies breath, and mini roses. My bridesmaids will be carrying just calla lillies. Will having hydrangeas for the wedding reception centerpieces be okay? Must the bouquets and the centerpieces match? My colors for the wedding are a gentle purple, gentle.... [Read more]

Buying wedding flowers online

Does anyone have any advice on buying wedding flowers online. I really want to use calla lillies, but florists are charging $7-12 a piece and I have located an online website in which you can buy them in bulk for $1.88-$3 a piece. This would definitely help with my budget, but I am fearful of the.... [Read more]