There is a wide variety of flowers you can have for your wedding including;
* Brides bouquet
* Bridal party flowers
* Ceremony flowers
* Reception flowers

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Australian brides are fortunate in that so many flowers of myriad varieties and colours are available. Our climate is conducive to growing so many species and our location perfect for importing exotic blooms such as gorgeous orchids and many beautiful roses. We also have our very own natives that in themselves make for unique bouquets and dramatic arrangements.

How do you know if a particular flower will be available for your wedding? Have a look at our flower availabilty guide as to what you could possibly choose from, However; keep in mind that flower availability may be affected by weather and seasonal changes, so it is best to have a second preference just incase the availability or quality of the flowers are not good at the time of your wedding.

There are several factors which will influence the style & shape of your wedding bouquet. These factors include:

Gown Colour
First of all - be sensitive to the colour of your gown. If you will be wearing a white dress and would like to have white flowers for your wedding day - there are lots of possibilities! You could introduce a touch of foliage to give it definition and a clear shape. This will allow the bouquet to stand out and also work extremely well in your photographs, or you could simply add some accents of colour to give the bouquet areas of interest and depth.

Gown Shape
Consider the design and shape of your bridal gown and incorporate the lines and forms of your dress into your bouquet. A slim-fitting dress looks great with a long trailing bouquet, while a full skirt suits a simple, natural-stemmed bouquet. If there is a lot of embroidery and beading on your dress and you want the design of your dress to stand out and be the focus, a simple bouquet is best. However, if you have a simple, classical style dress you may want to introduce different textures into your bouquet.

Veil Length
The length of your veil is important to the design of the bouquet. A short veil looks stunning with a formal posy while a long veil suits a dramatic multiple - trail bouquet.

The total cost of your wedding-day flowers will depend on several factors;

* Quality & type of flowers
* Bouquet style
* Additional Church & Reception arrangements (if required)
* Additional cost for imported flowers

You also pay for the time and skill involved for the floral designer. For brides on a budget - there are many ways to have beautiful flowers still within your budget. You may choose to avoid wired arrangements and rather have natural stemmed bouquets using seasonal flowers. These will be less expensive and make just as stunning an impact.

Once you've found your dream gown, it's time to think about your flowers, decorations & colour themes. Ultimately it's the bridesmaids' dresses that will dictate the colour theme of your wedding day, so finalise the colour of the bridesmaids' dresses before selecting your flowers. Have a look through bridal magazines for inspiration and ideas to begin creating your dream wedding.

Once you have booked an appointment, you will need to bring as many samples as possible to the consultation - this may be samples or pictures of your dress, the bridesmaids' dresses, photo's, magazine clippings, invitations and anything else that will help coordinate your colour theme. It will also be helpful if you draft a list of your requirements and the quantity you may need; buttonholes and corsages for the groom, groomsmen, parents and grandparents of the bride and groom; a bouquet for yourself and each of your bridesmaids; reception and church decorations; and any extras (hair flowers, rose petal confetti, throwaway bouquet, fresh blooms to decorate the wedding cake).

Once you have decided to go ahead with the quote, it is best to secure the date of your wedding with a 25% deposit.

As soon as you have paid the 25% deposit, there is no need to be concerned about the flowers at all! Erica Jayne will contact you two weeks prior to the wedding to confirm the date, time and address for the delivery of your bouquets, and confirm set-up location, date and time for the ceremony and reception decorations. It may be a good idea to arrange for the best man to organise the buttonholes, and a good friend to supervise the floral decorations at the church or reception venue.

Your flowers should be delivered approximately one to two hours before the wedding.

Careful handling is required for all wedding bouquets. Once they have arrived, leave them in the box in a cool place until your photographer arrives or it's time to leave. Putting the box in the bathroom is a good idea as it is usually a cool place with good ventilation. Avoid handling the bouquets for as long as possible If they are natural-stemmed bouquets it is possible to sit the stems in a jar of room temperature water, then towel-dry just before they are ready to be carried.

The style and shape of your bouquet will determine the way you carry it. Most brides prefer to carry their bouquet with either one or two hands. This is so that as she walks down the isle she can rest her hand on her fathers arm as well as clasping the bouquet. The traditional way to carry a bouquet is to hold it close to your body with both hands. This look doesn't suit all wedding dresses, so some brides hold their bouquet loosely by their side.

Depending on the style of the bouquet, others hold it in the crook of their arm(arm sheaf bouquet) An arm sheaf (or arm spray) is traditionally laid on the forearm with the top blooms falling over the elbow and the stems held with both hands and carried in line with the hips.

A large bouquet is best held with both hands at the waist, while a small, informal posy can either be held with both hands or held with one hand at your side.