Flowers signify a multitude of emotions and feelings. They can represent a symbol of love, sympathy and celebration that are experienced during important moments in our lives, especially on our wedding day.

The combination of colorful, fragrant flowers tied together in a bouquet and as a lavish arrangement for a table centerpiece can make a perfect day that more significant. Even with a picturesque backdrop as attractive as Bermuda, flowers still play a very important role on your wedding day.

Some of the local florists and designers have shared some of their knowledge and advice for brides to be in the upcoming season.

Lisa Holroyd of Designer Flowers offers a romantic look for your ceremony, “… beach chic for the ceremonies, lots of flowing white fabric with pops of colorful flowers and twig details, simple decoration for the aisles with vines and local ferns with pops of colors again.”

Lisa states that, “some of the popular flowers that are being requested are orchids, callas and of course, roses. Bright arrangements in champagne, yellow, orange, red and lime greens are great for the reception centerpieces.”

Although there isn’t much of a selection for local flowers, Lisa says even if a bride is working within a budget or just wants to include some local flavor, Frangipani is a very simple yet beautiful flower that is requested often and is a great addition to any bouquet.

Julie Mayor, owner of Just Roses, finds blue is a popular color for this season as well as lavender, pink and green. Some couples decide on “black and white” weddings which “allows (the bride) to really splash out with lots of color with the flowers.”

Some brides also choose to stay simple and clean with fabulous bouquets in white or cream with combinations of green. Some are choosing to bring back a popular trend from the “80’s” selecting earth tones for their arrangements.

In addition to the traditional bridal bouquets and table centerpieces Julie states that brides request plants to be included in various areas for their ceremonies and receptions. Julie mentions, “We have lined the aisle for a beach wedding with potted flowers which were grown to coordinate with the color scheme.”

When brides request a “beach feel” Julie mentions a wedding Just Roses did from the previous summer, “we decorated the tables at the reception with dried willow tips, beach glass, sea shells, various heights of pillar candles and Makara orchids, Cymbidium orchids and Gloriosa flowers placed amongst the dried willow tips. The tables had a very natural, drift wood beach feel to them and the bride was thrilled with the result.”

Marguerite Clark, director at Petals also says that white/ivory flowers mixed with beautiful Bermuda green foliage appears to be the upcoming trend for Spring and Summer 2010. Popular floral selections include, “Hydrangea, peonies, orchids, hyacinth, double freesia, tulips, mini calla lilies and Casablanca lilies,” states Marguerite. Although local flowers choices are limited, there is beautiful foliage available – Spanish moss, palm husk, palm, aspidistra and bay grape leaves to name a few.

Whether your reception tables are round, square or rectangular, a variation of tall and low vases, cylindrical, square or oblong are popular and candles are also a great complement to any table arrangement.

If you are working on a tight budget this season, Marguerite mentions that, “it is important to advise us as early as possible so we can assist (the couple) with more cost effective alternatives and design individual floral pieces that best suit the client’s personality.”

No matter what you choose for your wedding day, local professionals are here to help with any requests they are given. Try to contact your florist early and give them any ideas you may have so they can combine their talents with your vision and create an incredible ambiance for your special day Good Luck and Congratulations.