These days, most major decision-making processes begin online. With all the informational sites and online forums, it is easy to get more advice than you may ever need. This is especially true for couples preparing for a wedding – there are many websites where they can get ideas, be inspired and be educated on the hottest color, flowers and trends. Price-shopping and bids are becoming more popular ways of managing the many costs involved in a wedding – however, experts agree that when it’s time to choose your local vendor, nothing replaces a face to face connection. In fact, working with a professional designer may be advantageous in helping you stay within budget while still planning your dream wedding.

Often a bride will fall in love with a photo that she found on Pinterest or a wedding planning site; but although she may have her heart set on the look, may not understand the costs involved, or the availability of the individual flowers. A floral designer will consult with the bride, making recommendations that will result in the same aesthetic she is looking for, but perhaps with alternative, locally grown blooms that will fit more easily into her budget. However, if the bride is adamant about the specific flower for her bouquet, an experienced wedding designer can become a valuable asset in the overall planning. With the experience of helping hundreds of Evansville couples, we can make suggestions that will create solutions – for instance, to allow the bride to have her dream flower and not break the bank, she can use that flower for her bridal bouquet, but use alternate flowers for the centerpieces.

By sitting down with a bride and discussing her vision and expectations, Zeidler’s Flowers  professional floral designers can employ their expertise to guide her to the right choices for the amazing wedding she deserves.

For brides who rely on their mom for everything, they may want her to be involved in every aspect of the wedding. Some brides, on the other hand, may not want Mom to be overly involved. Therefore, the very first role of the mother of the bride should be to sit down with her daughter and set expectations. Mom should express the extent to which she wishes to be involved, and daughter should indicate those areas she needs help. Communicating early on will help to ease stress and make the whole process more fun!

Here are some of the more common areas where Mom can be a huge help.

• Help bride and groom identify the ceremony and reception venues.
• Research wedding vendors and act as the main contact as the planning progresses.
• Be there to help the bride select her wedding gown and accessories
• Assemble names and addresses of family members and friends to be included on the master guest list. Talk to the groom’s family about whom they want to include on the guest list as well.
• Help research family traditions and heirlooms to integrate into the festivities.
• Determine what style of dress the bride wants you to wear, then go shopping! Consult with the groom’s mom to make sure your choices represent similar styles.
• Attend the bridal shower and rehearsal dinner; if asked, be ready to help plan.
• Escort the bride down the aisle if the bride’s father isn’t in attendance.
• If there is a receiving line, the mother of the bride should be at the front of the line. If not, she should greet guests as they enter the reception.
• Dance with the father of the bride (or alternate escort) and the groom during the formal first-dances.
• More than anything, be a mom! Be ready to offer a shoulder to cry on and an ear to listen.

Very often, the mother of the bride will work with Zeidler’s Flowers to finalize arrangements, delivery dates and other details regarding bouquets, centerpieces, altar flowers, and boutonnieres. Before you get too far into your wedding planning, stop into our Evansville flower shop to discuss the many floral options available to you. Don’t forget to bring Mom – she’ll be a huge help!

Your wedding is one of the most memorable events of your life. From the proposal to the first dance to the three tiered cake – traditions and customs play a large part of nuptial ceremonies; although you may be surprised at the interesting origins of many of the things we do.

One of the more fun and whimsical traditions – not to mention practical – when preparing for the wedding is the bridal shower. However, the origin of the shower was not necessarily a happy one. In many cultures, a dowry was given to the new husband by the father of the bride. A dowry consisted of money or property that would start the couple off right. However, if a woman decided to marry someone her father did not approve of, her friends would provide a replacement dowry; “showering” her with gifts and money in order to replace what her father withheld.

While white is the color of purity, the connotation is not the reason for brides wearing white – although that is the common assumption. The tradition of wearing a white gown began in the 19th century when Queen Victoria chose white over the traditional royal silver for her wedding day; inspiring brides everywhere to follow suit. Until that time, a bride would wear her very best dress, regardless of color.

Of course, although we hold tradition in high esteem, we also love to create our own unique memories. Whether you are planning a church ceremony or an outdoor banquet, Zeidler’s Flowers is the place to call for the perfect floral arrangements to set the mood and create the ambiance. From the bride’s flowers, to the bridesmaid bouquets; from altar flowers to centerpieces – we are your wedding source for all your floral needs.