CHRISTINE O'MALLEY
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A couple’s ceremony is the general term which includes Weddings, Renewal of Vows, Civil partnerships and Commitment ceremonies. Creating a romantic atmosphere will enhance your ceremony but how can this be achieved ? Set the mood As guests enter the space you will be using for your ceremony think about what they will see, hear and smell. Flowers and balloons can add to the visual impact, whilst a carefully chosen sound track can add to the mood. If you are going to use the same room all day then consider how you can change the mood as the day progresses by changing the level of lighting. Flowers for wedding anniversaries We are all familiar with the notion of each wedding anniversary being linked to a symbol such as silver, gold or ruby but did you know that there are also flower equivalents ? 1st Anniversary Carnation 2nd Anniversary Cosmos 3rd Anniversary Sunflower 4th Anniversary Geranium 5th Anniversary Daisy 10th Anniversary Daffodil 15th Anniversary Roses 20th Anniversary Aster 25th Anniversary Iris 30th Anniversary Lily 40th Anniversary Gladiolas 50th Anniversary Yellow roses Source: Petal talk With Valentine's day just around the corner what will the bouquet you send say to the person you are giving it to ? “Florigaphy” or the language of flowers dates back to the Victorian times when suitors would send flowers expressing feelings which could not be spoken aloud. Popular choices included Red roses which spoke of love Yellow roses to express joy Red and white mixed meant Unity and undying love. Red carnations signalled admiration White carnations reflect pure love White Calla lilies for beauty However, flowers had to be fresh for a withered flowers spoke of rejection. So perhaps a little forward planning is in order, rather than picking up the last bunch on the garage forecourt.  |
AuthorChoosing a Celebrant to help you create that special ceremony is an important step towards making your occasion a really memorable one. Why not take advantage of the free initial meeting I offer ? I believe it is important to meet informally to discuss your ideas and what I can offer. Meeting also gives us an opportunity to explore the type of ceremony that would best suit your needs. Archives
August 2024
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