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Classic and Designer Bouquets

Saturday, July 18, 2009@ 6:21 PM
Author: valis101

Bouquette

If you’ve ordered flowers for direct deliver over the course of many years, you’ve likely noticed a steady increase in the prevalence of designer bouquets. Available from florists in towns around the country and the world as well as through online outlets such as mailflowers.com, designer bouquets offer something a little extra while retaining the same basic composition and feel of a particular arrangement. Choosing what type of flower or a group of blooms along with a color can be challenging for some occasions and recipients, and the addition of this extra option may have some well-meaning floral gift givers indecisive over which type of bouquet to order. But just as knowing the traditional backgrounds of various flowers and bouquet colors along with their typical meanings can aid in the process of choosing a basic floral composition. Understanding the essential difference between designer and “regular” bouquets can help make the selection process easier.

Florists usually love their jobs, as they’re surrounded by great-smelling, fresh blooms each day, but work can be difficult. As flowers tend to be given around precise holidays and displayed for special events such as weddings and funerals, perfect timing and preparation are often needed in order to ensure that everything goes smoothly. But the essential skill that makes a florist a florist is the ability to put together a beautiful arrangement that displays a distinct sense of balance on many levels, including color, structure, texture, and position. “Regular” bouquets do require some degree of arranging in order to make a professional presentation, though often this process is fairly standard and does not include any interpretation on the part of the individual florist. The difference with designer bouquets is in the personal touch a designer can give to an arrangement to lend an artistic flair to the beautiful base provided by nature.

Designer bouquets often incorporate several ornamental elements such as foliage, small blooming flowers such as baby’s breath, or decorative items such as feathers or fruits. While contrast might be the key for achieving visual appeal in some arrangements, a more monochromatic look is suitable for some types of flowers. The key to many designer bouquets is adding a bit of visual and artistic interest without overwhelming the essential form and attraction of the primary bloom. No matter the particular bouquet you choose, letting a florist add their special touch with a designer option is sure to take a bouquet from lovely to extraordinary. What’s more, designer bouquet options are typically inexpensive, with many professional online outlets like mailflowers.com offering this special touch for just a few dollars more than the cost of a “regular” arrangement. When you want to convey your message with a little bit of extra pizazz, opt for the benefit a florist’s eye can bring to a bouquet with a designer option.