June Flowers

I decided to address the flower issue, since that has a lot to do with nailing down a color scheme for the wedding. Since we are doing the flowers ourselved for Gabe's wedding, we are looking for affordable ways to make a nice presentation. And affordable means finding flowers in season. Therefore, I concentrated on one site, 2G Roses, and found out what's blooming in June... Once we narrow down what we want, we can bargain hunt. Here goes....

Things to Keep in Mind Quantity Wise...

Make a list of all arrangements you are going to need, including bouquets, centerpieces, corsages, decorations, etc...

• Table Arrangements: 18-24 stems
• Bridesmaid Bouquets: 18-24 stems
• Flower Girl Bouquet: 12 stems
• Bridal Bouquet: 20-25 stems
• Boutonniere: 1-3 stems
• Corsages: 3-5 blooms

June Flowers

Alstroemeria
Symbolism: Devotion
Bunch: 10 Stems
Colors: Orange, Pink, Yellow & Creme
Note: Colors are not clearly defined, so yellow alstroemerias might have some pink and orange in it
Cost: $8 per 10 stems











Bells of Ireland
Symbolism:
Bunch: 10 Stems
Colors: Green
Note: Best used for arrangements
Cost: $8 per 10 stems











Mini Calla Lillies
Symbolism:
Bunch: 10 Stems
Colors: white/cream, yellow, orange, pink and mauve
Note: Colors may vary due to weather conditions during growth-- some cream callas might have pink in it as well. Avg. length is 10-12 inches with blooms 2-3 inches tall
Cost: $30 per 10 stems








Carnations
Symbolism: Lasting Fidelity, Deep Love
Bunch: 25 Stems of one color
Colors: Pink, White, Red, Yellow
Cost: $12 per 25 Stems

Miniature Carnations
Bunch: 9-11 multi-bloomed stems
Colors: White, Pink, Red, Yellow, Orange, Bicolor Hot Pink/White, Bicolor Purple/White
Cost: $5 per bunch







Chrysanthemums
Mum Daisy
Symbolism: Faith, Cheer, Simplicity
Bunch: 5 multi-bloomed stems per bunch; each bunch has 20-25 blooms
Colors: White, Yellow, Pinky Lavender, Bronze
Note: Good for use in tall arrangements,  By pulling individual branches from the main stems, a bouquet can be made
Cost: $6 per bunch

Button Mum Symbolism: Cheerfulness, Constancy, Truth Bunch: 5 multi-bloomed stem per bunch; similar to mum daisies Colors:Wide array but base tones are yellow and white Cost: $6 per bunch

Football Mums Symbolism: Same as Button Mum Bunch: 25 Stem Bunches Colors: Yellow or White Cost: $50 per 25 stem bunch

Delphinium

Belladonna Delphinium Symbolism: Swiftness, Lightness Bunch: 7-10 Stems per bunch Colors: Light Blue and Cobalt Blue Cost: $8 per 10 stem bunch

Hyrbid Delphinium Bunch: 5-7 stems Colors: Light blue, blue, white and purple Note: Flowers are closer to the stems; Work well in tall dramatic arrangements Cost: $9 per bunch

Freesia
Symbolism: Innocence
Bunch: 10 Stems per bunch
Colors: White, Hot Pink, Yellow, Purple/Lavender
Note: Fragrant
Cost: $8 per 10 stem bunch











Gerbera Daisies
Symbolism: Faith, Cheer, Simplicity
Bunch: 40 Bloom Trays
Colors: Individual colors cannot be specified; Never identical but include tones of orange, yellow, pink, red and white
Note: High shipping costs per this company
Cost: $50 per tray











Gladiola
Symbolism: Generosity, Beauty
Bunch: 10 Stem Bunches
Colors: White, Yellow, Orange, Pink, Red
Note: Great for dramatic arrangements; take the top inch of the stem to aid in water intake
Cost: $15 per 10 stem bunch











Hydrangea
Symbolism:
Bunch: 5 bloom bunches
Colors: Blue, Pink, Purple/Lavender, Mauve
Note: Most arrangements need 3 -6 blooms, have to be extremely flexible regarding color
Cost: $25 per bunch











Larkspur
Symbolism:
Bunch: 10 Stem bunches
Colors: White, Pink, Purple/Lavender
Cost: $8 per bunch












Liatris
Symbolism:
Bunch: 10 stem bunches
Colors: Pinky Purple
Cost: $8 per 10 stem bunch












Lily

Asiatic Lily Symbolism: Virtue, Beauty, Elegance, Pride Bunch: 10 multibloomed stems per bunch Colors: White/Cream, Pink, Yellow, Orange Note: Less fragrant and smaller than oriental lilly Cost: $20 per 10 stem bunch

Oriental Lily Bunch: 10 multibloomed stems per bunch Note: Larger and more fragrant than Asiatic Lily; When they open, there are pollen sticks that can shed an orange rust shade of pollen that can stain clothing, so the pollen sticks should be removed Cost: $25 per 10 stem bunch

Lily of the Valley
Symbolism: Happiness
Bunch: 10 stem bunches
Note: Fragrant; most bouquets use 3-5 bunches
Price: $40 per 10 stem bunch












Lisianthus
Symbolism:
Bunch: 7 stems per bunch
Color: Purple, White, Pink, Bicolor Purple/White
Cost: $18 per bunch












Asters

Matsumoto Aster Symbolism: Bunch: 5 multibloomed stems per bunch Colors: Pink and Purple/Lavender Cost: $8 per bunch

Monte Casino Aster Bunch: field bunch Color: White and Purple Note: Each bunch can fill 2-3 arrangements; Primarily used for fillers; "micro-daisies" Cost: $9 per bunch

Scabiosa
Symbolism:
Bunch: 10 stems per bunch
Colors: Purple/Lavender, White
Cost: $8 per 10 stem bunch












Snapdragon
Symbolism:
Bunch: 10 stem bunches of one color
Colors: White, Pink, Yellow, Orange
Note: good for arrangements
Cost:$8 per 10 stem bunch











Sunflower
Symbolism: Adoration
Bunch: 5 stems per bunch
Cost: $8 per 5 stem bunch













Sweetpea
Symbolism: Blissful Pleasure
Bunch: 10 stems per bunch
Colors: White, Pink, Red/Coral, Lavender/Purple
Note: Season comes to an abrupt end late May early June
Cost: $8 per field bunch











Tuberose
Symbolism:
Bunch: 5 stem bunches
Colors: Pink and Green in the bud, flower itself is white
Note: Fragrant
Cost: $14 per 5 stem bunch











Stephanotis
Symbolism: Happiness in marriage
Bunch: 25 blooms per box
Note: Open blooms form a 5 point star, which are then cut from the vine; stems are short - 1 inch; when working with stephanotis, you pull the stem off, and isert an extender pick that provides both a water source and a stem to work with
Cost: $16.50 per 25 bloom box











               
Fillers

Baby's Breath Note: Each bunch can handle 3-4 arrangements Cost: $8 per field bunch	Misty limonium Note: Can handle 3 arrangements Cost: $8 per field bunch	Statice Note: Can handle 3 arrangements Cost: $8 per bunch Color: Purple
English Lavender Note: Can handle 2-3 arrangements Cost: $8 per field bunch	Love in the Mist Note: Multi-colored bunches;primary colors are blue and creme; no precise color; handles 3 arrangements Cost: $8 per bunch	Queen Anne's Lace Note: Lots of green to it; sap is irritating to a small % of people; can handle 2-3 arrangements Cost: $8 per bunch
Solidaster Note: Yellow; handles 2-3 arrangements Cost: $8 per 10 stem bunch	Stock Colors: White, Pink, Lavender, Yellow, Peach Bunch: 10 stems per bunch Cost: $8 per 10 stem bunch	Yarrow Note: Bright yellow Bunch: 10 stems per bunch Cost:$8 per 10 stem bunch