There are several events and days throughout the year that have special meaning and preferred color ranges.   The paraments  on the altar change from season to season even changing as much as week to week.

The paraments that are being used now are green and the most versatile of all the paraments.  Any color can be used in combination with these but I especially like yellow flowers with the green.  It just seems to be bright and pleasing.

When white paraments are used for holy days, white flowers or a combination of white, pale peach and pinks are the best choices.  Sometimes all white is needed depending on just what day we are celebrating.  For instance, all white is used for the Holy Trinity and I arrange three larger flowers in each of the arrangements to signify "trinity".

Red paraments are placed on the altar for special occasions such as Reformation and Pentecost. 

There is nothing quite like red on the altar and I try to follow through with the theme using either all red or a combinaton of red with a touch of white.

Palm Sunday is all palms and a burst of color comes out on Easter Sunday using spring flowers in white, yellow, pink and blue. I very much enjoy planning to create bouquets for my church and I am very thankful that I have been asked to do so.

Although most Brides prefer white or ivory flowers for themselves, some do add a touch of color to their bouquets quite often complimenting their attendants dress color or flowers.{for example}If the attendants are all carrying pink asters and white daisies with a touch blue statice (summer wedding), the bride might pick up the pink and blue in her otherwise all white bouquet.

The shape of the bouquet has to do as much with personal taste as it does with style of dress and height of the girl. A tall girl might carry a long cascading bouquet where a petite girl may carry a small round nosegay. If an outdoor wedding is planned, sometimes the bride will prefer a "just picked" look and the flowers are then arranged as an arm bouquet tied with ribbons.

Most Brides favor a special flower and use that one in their bouquet , accented with the other flowers used in the attendants arrangements. By using seasonal flowers, you will get the best quality at the most reasonable price. {for example} Narcissis (daffodils) are in season in March, therefore, if your favorite flower were daffodils, you wouldn't plan an August wedding.

The men in the Bridal Party would all have boutonnieres to match their female counterpart. The Groom would match the Bride, etc. If the Bride carried all white roses, the Groom would wear a white rose . Matching is very important, especially for the photos.