How to Buy Tulips for a Spring Wedding

Give your wedding an aura of freshness and delight by including an array of spring tulips, and set the stage for a romantic event. Tulips are a perfect wedding flower since they are long-lasting, hold moisture well and are easily available.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Containers or vases
• Design choice for bridal bouquet
• Floral designer

Obtain Tulips and Containers for Your Wedding

1. Pick a color and variety of tulip for your wedding bouquet and to decorate the reception hall. Choose from either a solid or variegated strain of tulip. Take the colors and theme of your wedding into consideration when making your selection.

2. Save considerably by going directly to a floral wholesaler to buy your tulips for your wedding.

3. Choose identical glass or porcelain vases for a formal look. For a more relaxed country style, which works well with tulips, choose a selection of coordinating but not matching containers in a variety of interesting styles and place them throughout your reception hall.

Choose a Style of Tulip Bridal Bouquet

4. Choose a "look" for your bridal bouquet. You may opt for an all-white cascade for a formal wedding, or perhaps a brightly colored hand-tied bouquet for more casual charm. Whatever color, design and variety of tulips you choose for your bouquet, your bridal party and wedding hall flowers should mirror this selection.

5. Select a design for your bouquet. Tulips work well in three basic designs: round, cascade and hand-tied. Tulips tend to droop, so to achieve the tight fit of a round bouquet, it's a good idea to incorporate tulips with another flower. For a classic round bouquet, mix white or cream tulips with sweetheart roses.

6. Couple spring tulips with calla lilies for a cascade-style bridal bouquet. The tulip works well in this design since some of the flowers are arranged at a downward angle. The long stems of the tulip are used to create the waterfall-like swag of the cascade bouquet.

7. Evaluate the benefits of a hand-tied tulip bouquet. This is a versatile option for a spring bridal bouquet with stems wrapped in pretty ribbon. A hand-tied bouquet combines the most colors and varieties to coincide with your bridal party bouquets and boutonnieres.

8. Order your tulip bridal bouquet from a florist or professional designer. For this important day, enlist a professional. Buy from a florist who is near your location for easy delivery. Meet with a florist to see photos of the tulip bouquets he has made for other brides. Ask him about having bouquets made for your bridal party and what the cost is if you buy a complete package of flowers for bouquets, corsages and decoration.

Tips & Warnings

• Many people believe that putting a penny in the water will help prevent tulip stems from bending.