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Wedding Flowers

Flowers are a huge part of the average wedding. Whether the event is held outdoors and surrounded by nature’s bounty or it takes place inside and away from the natural elements, there are likely going to be countless bursts of colorful blossoms dotting the space. If you’re stuck on which flowers to select, it can sometimes be useful to think outside the box. Understanding the symbolism behind different popular wedding flowers, for example, can provide you with immediate perspective.

No matter what kind of wedding you envision, make sure you have flowers that add the right energy to the event. Review these choices and see if the meaning behind a particular piece of flora is enough to sell you on the arrangement. 

Strong and Proud Flowers

One of the more popular flowers included in wedding bouquets in recent years is amaryllis. This is a blossom with a lot of things going for it. The average couple opts for amaryllis in neutral shades. For example, coral is one of the most popular colors because it is understated and still enhances the rest of the scene with its presence. However, this is not true of all versions of this flower. Amaryllis can be found in bold colors like red, which helps to explain why the flower is symbolically connected to the idea of pride.

If you’re bursting with pride over the love you share with your partner, amaryllis in a strong color could be a perfect fit. Experts state that this flower is also connected to the themes of determination and flashiness. Couples tying the knot in the winter will be happy to learn that this is a winter flower, meaning it is typically easier to obtain and less expensive during the colder months.  

Beautiful and Fortunate

For couples planning to marry in the spring, cherry blossoms can make for absolutely spectacular flowers to use as décor. Cherry blossoms are so spectacular that people come from all over to witness the trees changing color when the spring hits, with entire festivals all over the world dedicated to this moment for the blossom. If you’d like to include this type of plant in your wedding, you can guarantee it will enhance your event’s overall visuals. 

On a symbolic level, it has been said that cherry blossoms are associated with beauty and hope. It is also common for women in different cultures to include these blossoms in their weddings as a way of encouraging good luck with fertility in particular. If you want to have a child right away after your event, this could be a simple way to rouse some luck in your favor. Whether used for its visual appeal or symbolic meaning, it is hard to deny how beautiful cherry blossoms can be. 

Big and Bold

Finally, summertime affairs can benefit from a flower that makes a statement. Few blooms are as captivating in this way as the dahlia. Dahlias are large and colorful in a way that makes them a perfect addition to bouquets, garden ceremonies, and more. Beyond this, the dahlia is said to be the flower associated with gratitude and grace. Since these are traits you likely want to embody during your wedding and beyond, it may be the perfect push you need to pick this flower for your event.

Though there are hundreds upon thousands of different types of flowers to consider when putting together wedding décor, you can easily narrow your search by thinking about the symbolic side of things. Learn more about what flowers mean and see if this can help you figure out the right bouquets for your big day.

New Canadian Pansy Stamps Now Available

Colorful canadian pansies are being honored with two new stamp designs.The annual March release of the new Canada Post floral stamp series is a welcome sign of spring and highly anticipated by some brides. Those in search of pretty feminine postage to adorn their wedding invitations are particularly eager to see the designs. This year two Canadian pansy designs have been released.

About the Stamps

There are different varieties of pansies featured on the stamps. The ‘Delta Premium Pure Light Blue’ (Link) has a brilliant yellow center surrounded by azure petals. The ‘Midnight Glow’ Icicle Pansy shines in hues of purple, yellow, pink and orange. Typically, the floral stamps are photographs, but this year they are illustrations. Their romantic whimsical look may make them even more appealing to brides. Laurie Koss illustrated the stamps, and Marcio Morgado and Paul Haslip of HM&E Design Communications designed them.

The Symbolism of the Pansy

Pansies are a uniquely Canadian flower. The name is derived from the French word “pensee,” which means thought or remembrance. The flowers were first bred in 1839 by Lord James Gambier, a Newfoundland governor, and gardener William Thompson. The two men produced the pansy by crossing different species of the viola flower. Pansies are particularly hardy and well-suited to Canada’s climate; they flourish in cooler weather. They are some of the first flowers to bloom in spring and last in fall.

Other Wedding Postage Options

There are a wide variety of stamps from which to choose for wedding invitations. If you want to go with a flower but pansies aren’t your thing, other options include roses and magnolias. Floral postage is certainly not mandatory for wedding invitations; other alternatives may more accurately reflect your personality. For couples that prefer a patriotic theme, there are stamps available honoring the 50th anniversary of the national flag of Canada. Nature lovers can choose from baby wildlife and butterflies. Fans of the paranormal will love the five options from the haunted Canada postage collection.

Another popular postage choice for wedding invitations is to design your own stamp. This can be done through www.picturepost.ca. Couples often use a picture of themselves or some other photo of significance.

 

Tips for Mailing Your Wedding Invitations

While pretty stamps add a nice touch to invitations, the primary concern is that they arrive at the intended destination on time. You don’t want all the money you’ve invested in production and postage to go to waste. Here are some tips that can help ensure successful delivery:

  • Use the Right Amount of Postage

Wedding invitations can be unique in size and larger than standard letters. Bringing a copy of an invitation with all the inserts to a post office and getting it weighed will help you confirm the needed postage. If you are mailing any invitations to foreign countries, be sure to tell the postal clerks so they can calculate the correct postage for those invitations as well. This also applies to any prestamped reply cards you are sending.

  • Send Properly Sized Reply Cards

Some reply cards are actually too small to be mailed. Be sure to ask someone at the post office if yours are the right size.

  • Order Stamps Online

Ordering stamps online can be very convenient. Taking advantage of this option means not standing in line at the post office. You may also have a broader selection from which to choose when you shop online. Post offices sometimes run out of the most popular stamps, so ordering them over the Internet can be the best way to get what you want without waiting. Plan ahead and buy them in advance so you are not delayed in sending out invitations.

Postage is a necessary part of wedding invitations. For brides who want to adorn theirs with a pretty flower, the new Canada Post pansy stamps are a delightful choice.