Throughout their lives, a mother fills many roles for her children. The assistance and support that she provides doesn’t stop once a wedding day approaches, however. In fact, the mother of the bride is responsible for many of the tasks it takes to make the wedding planning go smoothly. From assisting with the guest list to welcoming guests at the reception, the mother of the bride has a way of making sure everything works out beautifully.

The most important thing the mother of the bride can contribute is ongoing encouragement, cheerful support, and a shoulder to lean on. After all, she is mom, and that’s what moms do. The more tactile responsibilities of the mother of the bride include helping to determine the budget; helping to choose the venue and compile the guest list; sending the invitations and managing the responses, and coordinating all the relevant details with the vendors. These vendors include the entertainers, caterers, photographers and of course, the florist.

One of the most cherished jobs that belong to the mother of the bride is to accompany her daughter when shopping for the all important wedding gown. As one of the very few people who gets the chance to see the bride before the ceremony, mom has a special privilege and bond with her daughter. Mom will also help to pick out accessories, collect “something borrowed, old and blue”, and be the one with her daughter as she dresses for the wedding. Some traditions state that it should be the mother of the bride who places the veil over the bride’s face.

At Bice’s Florist, our team of floral designers is eager to help each and every bride – and her mother – create fresh floral arrangements that will accentuate their personal flair and style. Let us help you to create the Fort Worth event of the year – your wedding day!

They say truth is stranger than fiction, and in regards to wedding tradition, the stories attest to that. So many of the rituals and ceremonies that we hold dear on our wedding day are deeply rooted in ancient superstition, historical significance and cultural beliefs. Today, they are simply traditions – but the accepted elements of a wedding ceremony are often anything but classic in origin.

• The Proposal – the groom rarely proposed in eras past; he instead sent family members to ask the bride’s family members for her hand. However, if they passed a pregnant woman, blind man or a monk on their journey, they turned around and the wedding was off.
• The Bride’s Dress – although we have come to understand white to mean purity and chastity, it wasn’t until the 19^th century that it became common for brides to wear white. Traditionally they would wear their best dress, whatever color. It was Queen Victoria, in the 19^th century, who challenged the royal tradition of wearing silver to be married, and instead chose white, inspiring others to do the same. The veil was first worn to protect the bride from evil spirits.
• The Bridal Party – In ancient warring cultures, bridesmaids and groomsmen were actually chosen to protect the bride from marauders who might kidnap her on her wedding day. Similarly, the best man was the groom’s most trusted fighting ally; and the tradition of the bride standing to the groom’s left originated so he could have access to his sword to defend her from attackers.
• The Wedding Ring – Long a symbol of eternity, the ring is placed on the fourth finger of the left hand because it is believed that a vein runs directly from this finger to the heart.
• The Wedding Cake – In some tribal cultures, the simple act of eating a wedding cake together is considered a marriage ceremony. In England centuries ago, guests brought small buns to the ceremony and piled them up. If the bride and groom could lean across the pile and kiss without upsetting the mound, it was considered good luck. The traditions of a tiered wedding cake, and the sharing of the wedding cake followed by a kiss, are derivations of this tradition.

Although flowers have always been a part of wedding ceremonies, they were less decorative and more symbolic. The type of flower was chosen for its meaning and underlying significance, such as fidelity, trust, love or passion. Today, brides and grooms choose floral bouquets, arrangements and centerpieces based on color, style, theme or preference – but whatever your choice of flower, the right choice of florist for your Fort Worth wedding is Bice’s Florist.

After all, your wedding is your time to start a few new traditions. And we are here to help.

2016 wedding planning is in full swing, and many of the top trends in venues, colors and flowers are becoming apparent. Romantic themes are back as strong as ever; including vintage venues and soft blush color palettes. Creative lighting elements set the mood; whether sophisticated candelabras or strings of Edison lights, ambient glow is trending.

Tall centerpieces are one of the floral choices that many couples are considering this year.

Why are high centerpieces trending?

• The elegant stature of the arrangement looks striking in a venue with soaring ceilings or open air – anyplace where there is plenty of space.
• High floral arrangements draw the eye upwards off the table, and accentuates lighting elements such as tapers candles or suspended illumination.
• Friends and family will enjoy unhindered line of sight, allowing for easier conversation and mingling.

To soar to new heights when designing your wedding florals, contact Bice Florist for ideas as to the right varietals to elongate the display; our experts will also help you bring your vision to life with inspiration as to presentation.

• Utilize vases, containers, glassware and and even candlesticks to raise the florals above the party. Rose petals, orchids or lilies can be beautifully exhibited in slender or cylindrical glass vases.
• Vintage and rustic details such as metallic boxes or jeweled pedestals add creative interest.
• Utilizing tall, slender stalks and natural details will elongate the line of the arrangement. Ca while achieving height.
• Gladioli, calla lilies, sunflowers, lupine flowers and orchid stems are popular options for long stemmed flowers; while grasses or twigs add an organic touch.

Bice’s Florists is Fort Worth’s premiere provider of wedding flowers. Our planners and expert florists will work within your color palettes and design theme to recommend the perfect blooms – if you are recently engaged, give us a call or stop by to begin planning the perfect wedding -yours.

Every dating couple hopes that each year’s New Year’s Eve will be a memorable one and one that causes sparks to fly everywhere, especially in the romance department. With the possible exception of Valentine’s Day, New Year’s Eve is the most popular night or day for marriage proposals. Once you and your fiance have decided to get married, you may be wondering about what happens next. At Bice’s Florist, we know that our Fort Worth area customers will want to do their weddings on the same grand scale that Texans choose for every special occasion.

We thought we’d use this blog to help you get a head start on those all important wedding planning preparations.

Come Up With a Theme for Your Wedding

The launching point for any wedding plan is the theme. Most couples choose a theme that relates to a pivotal moment in their relationship. The theme can also revolve around a couple’s shared interest. Think of the things you like to do together, or things that are important to you.

Think About a Color Scheme

The color scheme is another important element in any wedding plan. An excellent resource for seasonal color information is Pantone. For Spring of 2016, Pantone is showcasing a palette of gender neutral colors. The palette is also vividly bright. The bright color scheme that Pantone is showing is a reflection of the predominate colors that the fashion industry will use during the Spring 2016 season. Think of Pantone Spring palette as possible colors for your bridal party’s dresses, ties, bouquets, ceremony flowers, boutonnieres, corsages and other flowers.

One of the colors that Pantone shows for Spring 2016 is a color called Peach Echo. It is more of a coral color than an orange as the color of peaches. “Lily Sensation” is an excellent example of a flower arrangement that would be a beautiful bouquet or centerpiece. It has orange or coral colored lilies, roses, Birds of Paradise, and purple dendrobium orchids.

Bright yellow is another spring color for 2016. No flower captures the essence of the brilliance of sunshine than Stunning Sunflowers. The addition of yellow roses dresses up the simplicity of sunflowers, and red hypericum berries contribute more color and brightness. This combination of flowers and flower colors captures the feeling of optimism that Pantone expressed in the release about the new spring colors.

If you got engaged on New Year’s Eve, don’t wait to start planning your wedding. You can count on our floral design experts to help you create the wedding of your dreams.