Hiring a Sacramento Wedding Florist Wedding Flowers are the final touch to your perfectly orchestrated theme of color, tone and style. Without them the scene looks unfinished and lifeless. Throughout history we've grown accustomed to seeing brides with floral bouquets in hand. These bouquets reflect the style of the times. We've gone through historical periods of very ornate flowers to times of simple daisies and a single rose. In centuries past, brides carried a bouquet of herbs with intended meaning (usually fertility, friendship and love). Today there are an abundance of choices as the horticultural industry has improved dramatically. Unusual flowers can be purchased from New Zealand, exotics from Hawaii and Thailand, gorgeous bulbs from Holland, tremendous roses from Ecuador, and an amazing amount of field crops from California. The choices are overwhelming. To properly select your floral theme I recommend you contact a professional florist that specializes in "weddings." They would be equipped to answer all your questions and help you organize your wedding flowers. Flowers can become a hefty portion of your budget, or they can simply be used as an accent depending on your priority. Your bridal bouquet and flowers for your attendants should be a concern. They will be seen in pictures throughout the history of your photo album, and will be a focal point as you walk down the isle. When selecting a florist it is usually better to follow the recommendations of other wedding professionals. When visiting a florist set aside at least an hour for the first consultation, view their previous work, talk with the florist and present your style and theme ideas. Let your florist offer ideas and creations, remember they do this everyday for a living and may be able to assist you with information and styles you hadn't thought of. A good florist with knowledge and concern for you will create the perfect floral accents for that special day - Your Wedding. © 2000, Cathy Brooks Visual impact Design (916) 489-3746 Is your company listed with SacWeddings.com? Sign up for your FREE listing now! SacWeddings.com -- Sacramento's only complete online wedding professional directory. SacWeddings.com -- Sacramento's only complete online wedding professional directory. SacWeddings.com -- Sacramento's only complete online wedding professional directory.