* Carnation - Devoted Love, All Year * Daisy - Innocence & Romance, All Year

* Ivy - Fidelity, Marriage, All Year

* Lily Of The Valley - Happiness, March through September

* Myrtle - Joy , All Year

* Orchid - Love & Beauty, All Year

* Stephanotis - Marital Happiness, All Year

* Tulips - Love & Passion, January through April

* Zinnia - Affection, All Year

The best way to get right flowers is to choose right florist and one of best ways to find a good florist is by word of mouth. If florist's service and work comes highly recommended, chances are they will do a good job for you. Select a florist that listens to you and really grasps look and feel you want. Be open to florist's ideas and suggestions. In long run, it will be value of their experience, talent, and expertise that you have purchased.

Don’t Forget Flowers for the….

In addition to flowers for wedding party and family members, you will need flowers for church, arrangements for reception tables, head table, and guest book table. You may even want flowers for cake and a small bouquet for ladies' room. To make sure you don’t forget any of your floral needs, here is a list of possibilities:

Flowers for Bridal Party:

* Bride's Bouquet

* Maid/Matron of Honor

* Mother of Bride

* Mother of Groom

* Bridesmaids

* Flower Girl

* Grandmothers

* Groom

* Best Man

* Father of Bride

* Father of Groom

* Ushers

* Ring Bearer

* Grandfathers

Flowers for Wedding Ceremony:

* Altar Arrangements

* Aisle Markers

* Candelabras

* Aisle Runner

* Canopy or Archway

* Kneeling Bench

Flowers for Reception:

* Bridal Table

* Cake Table

* Guest Table

* Buffet Table

* Bandstand

* Gift Table

* Guest Book Table

* Bouquet to Throw

Fresh flowers underline importance and elegance of your wedding day. They enhance any setting and can literally transform an average looking room into a beautiful scene. If you've planned well, your flowers will be exactly what you want, and you'll be free to focus on what your day is all about.

Here’s a fun shower that will help guests determine what to bring as a gift. In invitations, assign each guest a random time of day and have them bring an appropriate gift. For example, blankets for naptime. Or assign each guest a different room of house, like bathroom, and have them bring an appropriate gift.

Have guests bring something that was a favorite of theirs from their childhood for new baby. Books, movies, security blanket and etc make great gifts with added special meaning.

Have a birthday party! Get a birthday cake, streamers, party hats, and party games! Can you think of a better way to celebrate a birth?

Once you set a date and make a guest list, and pick your theme, you will need to choose a location. It is perfectly fine to have shower in your own home, but it can be anywhere with enough space. Depending upon your theme, you may even choose a restaurant or an out of way tearoom!

As Date Nears

Now that big decisions are over, you can take a deep breath. You are almost there! As shower date approaches, however, you may again feel a bit of stress. Do you have everything? Have all details been taken care of? Here is a great list to help you know answers to those questions.

Two To Three Weeks Before The Event · Prepare and mail invitations with directions to event. Be sure to keep one for baby book! · Place order for cake if ordering from a bakery. · Choose and purchase decorations and party favors. · Purchase prizes for games.

One Week Before The Event:

· Determine an accurate guest count. · Make follow-up calls, if necessary. One Day Before The Event:

· Purchase food and prepare platters and/or pick up any special food platters ordered. · Purchase beverages. · Make sure camera has film and/or video camera is loaded and has batteries, etc. · Wrap gifts for game winners and review instructions for games. · Clean house and party area.

Day Of The Event:

· Decorate · Buy any last minute items · Prepare area for gifts · Prepare table for food · And most importantly – HAVE FUN!

That’s all there is to it! You are now ready to throw a memory-filled baby shower for a special mom-to-be.

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