Wedding flowers can have a huge impact on your big day

FROM a bouquet that perfectly complements your dress to arrangements that can add that extra special touch to your venue, flowers play an integral part on your Wedding Day.

Flowers are an integral part of wedding and for good reason as they provide the opportunity to express your own personal style.

Choosing your wedding flowers is a fun and important part of the planning process, but if you don’t know where to begin, the task might feel a overwhelming.

You may have already decided on the perfect colour combination for your bouquet but be stumped by what arrangements to use to decorate the church or venue.

Again, budget is key as your favourite blooms may be out of your budget range.

Consider mixing and matching flowers, styles and colours to create the perfect arrangements.

Your florist will be on hand to help you choose the style and number of pieces that best suit your budget.

Ultimately, your budget will determine the types of flowers you can use in your bouquets and arrangements, as will the season you choose to get married in.

A bigger budget will allow for more elaborate designs and pricier flowers, while adding greenery is a beautiful and cost-effective option for couples with tighter budgets.

The right weddign florist will help you to chose a colour scheme, theme and design.

It’s important to chose the right person as they will bring your beautiful floral wedding vision to life.

Ask friends for recommendations, check out their previous work and read reviews to get a sense of where their specialities lie.

Look for inspiration in wedding magazines, papers or online. Pinterest can be a great source of ideas and information when it comes to planning the perfect floral display. WITH such a diverse range of choice on offer, choosing the perfect wedding rings can often seem daunting.

Here are a few things to keep in mind while shopping for one of the most important pieces of jewellery you’ll ever purchase!

Decide on the colour first, do you want gold, rose gold, platinum or something with a little extra sparkle containing diamonds or gemstones? Do you want your wedding ring to be the same metal as your engagement ring?

If you have a very unique or ornate engagement ring you might want to keep the wedding band simple so it doesn’t detract from it.

Many couples opt to buy their engagement and wedding bands together with many wedding rings custom made to fit around the engagement ring.

Make sure you choose a ring that suits your lifestyle, if you have a very busy and active lifestyle playing sport or music then a slimmer ring with rounded edges might be the best choice for you.

If you work with your hands a lot you may want to avoid parge, protruding gemsetones that can come loose or trap dirt easily.

You should also consider whether you want yours and your partners rings to match.

Give yourselves at least two to three months before the wedding date to ring shop. You’ll need this time to browse, research prices and revisit rings that catch your eye. If you have your heart set on a custom ring, you’ll probably need even more time. And keep in mind: Extras, like engraving, can take up to one month.

Finally, one of the most important things to consider is the price. Set a budget before you start shopping and try to stick to it within reason.