When most people buy flowers it is for a special occasion or event, or often even as a form of apology, but in all of these different situations it is sometimes true that we don’t put as much thought into our purchases as we probably could. Many of us are happy to stick with simple associations, like a dozen roses to say we love somebody, or a colourful bouquet to congratulate a person or wish them well. These aren’t bad choices, but there are more options out there which might let you exercise a little more creativity. There are also lots of flower arrangements and bouquets at Spearwood Florist.
Below I will be looking at several different types of flower designs, each of which can really change the game when you set out to customize an arrangement. Every one of these different flower designs has its place, and most of them can be used in a wide variety of unique ways, so I will also be highlighting some of the important things to keep in mind with each specific design.
The Bouquet
Flower bouquet
This is one of the most popular options out there, because they tend to be very cheap and easy to pick out and purchase for somebody you want to show love and affection to. However, it can just as often be one of the least creative purchases we make, because a lot of people enter into decisions on bouquets very hastily or without even thinking about arrangements beyond what looks best on first glance at a florist.
Since bouquets are truly a fit for any occasion, try to think of the individual flowers in your arrangement when you are coming up with different flower designs. Choose colours you know suit the person you will be giving them to, and if you have the time to look up the meanings associated with each of those flowers you can really put together something thoughtful.
Basket Arrangements
Basket arrangement
When you buy a basket arrangement you are giving a more casual gift, which is perfect for a person’s home. While you may still want to consider the meaning behind the flowers in your arrangement, this really isn’t as important here, and your design focus is going to be almost entirely on style and colour.
It is particularly important here that you make sure these flowers go with the home decor of the recipient. While bouquets are meant to sort of stand out in a vase, basket arrangements can be used to bring a room together, serving as a casual centrepiece to an area like a living room or dining room.
Dish Gardens
Dish Gardens
These are very similar to basket arrangements, and they will fill the same role, but there are a couple of important differences which make dish gardens an even better choice in some cases.
The idea here is to put the focus more on green plants than flowers, providing life and freshness to a room without overwhelming a space with colour. These types of arrangements are generally best suited for rustic or minimalistic home decor, where the aesthetic is more about lines, light, and the natural grain and texture in things like wood flooring, as opposed to bold colours, shapes and patterns.
Hanging Baskets
Hanging basket
The great thing about hanging baskets is that they give you a multitude of options for display which might not always be possible with different flower designs, and in some cases it may be that a person doesn’t have room in their home to make space for plants and flowers without this versatile opportunity.
They are great both indoors and outdoors, and can be hung in a wide variety of locations. Outside of the home they are wonderful when hung near a doorway or a staircase, creating a welcoming and very warm entrance. Indoors they are often hung near corners or windows from hooks which screw into the ceiling, adding life and colour in areas where these things might be lacking.
Corsages
Corsage
The corsage is a great addition to any formal attire for women, and is typically associated with romantic events and occasions, dates and anniversaries. More often than not it is the man who picks out the corsage for his date, giving it to her when he picks her up for the evening.
For some guys it might be hard to choose a good corsage, especially when one doesn’t know what their date will be wearing that night. Still, there are certainly safe bets which will go with most dresses and looks, and colours like red or purple are quite successful in these cases. It’s not such a bad idea to plan and coordinate these things either, so perhaps getting the input of one’s date in advance of selecting a corsage would be a good idea– unless it’s important to surprise her.
Boutonnieres
Boutonniere
This is essentially the male equivalent of the corsage, worn along with formal attire for special occasions and strongly associated with love and romance. Though, a boutonniere can be worn to almost any formal event, to really stand out and look like a person who knows what he is doing.
When worn on a date it is a very good idea to match a boutonniere with the corresponding corsage, bringing the two people together. This tends to be very easy to do when the man is purchasing both items anyhow. Worn to other formal events, use this as an opportunity to add a dash of colour, and don’t be shy about it.
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