Gerbera Daisy Wedding Bouquet

The Gerbera daisy is one of the most popular flowers in the world; it comes fifth in terms of popularity after the different flowers (in sequence) like rose, carnation species, chrysanthemum and tulips. This flower is the symbol of innocence and love. Botanical name of the flower is Gerbera jamesonii. The gerbera daisies are used in preparation of wedding bouquets because of the different shades they possess. Let us understand in detail, the procedure of making gerbera daisies wedding bouquets.

The beauty and charm of gerbera daisy flower makes it a perfect wedding flower. Such was the popularity of this flower in the thirteenth century that it was named as 'love flower'. The month of March marks the beginning of gerbera daisy season. The different colors in which these flowers grow, include the red, orange, purple, pink, yellow and white. The colors of wedding bouquets made from gerbera daisies are carefully chosen in order to suit the wedding theme. No matter which type of wedding one decides to have (for example, garden, outdoor, country, western, etc.) the gerbera daisy is suitable for all of them.

How to Make a Gerbera Daisy Bouquet for Wedding?
The procedure of making wedding bouquets with gerbera daisies is provided in a step-by-step manner in the paragraph below.

• The wedding bouquet made from gerbera daisies is generally 8-10 inches in diameter.
• The arrangement of these flowers need to have light and deep pink daisies interspersed among the white ones.
• One can either prepare a loose or nosegay bouquet. The entire bouquet should have white colored baby breath flowers on the outer edge.
• Stems of all the different flowers mentioned above, need to be tied together with the help of rubber band. Waxed floral tape proves to be useful in straightening the stems and giving the entire bouquet a compact appearance.
• A satin ribbon is used in covering stems of bouquet. The ribbon to be used for covering the stems should be 3 times as long as the length to be covered/wrapped.
• The process of wrapping should be started from the top. One end of the ribbon need to be tucked in the stems while the other end wrapped downwards in a spiral manner.
• The ribbon, after reaching the base should be reversed and spiraled upwards. Finally, it should be tucked inside the stems and fixed properly by means of a pin.
• A doily should be used to wrap the stem handle, followed by securing with a pin.
• Streamers should be added below the doily; these streamers need to be prepared with the help of satin ribbons having different widths.

One can bring about many variations in the process of wedding flower bouquet preparation. The gerbera daisy and roses bouquet is also recommended for weddings. The nosegay, posy and circular bouquets of these flowers give a completely different touch to the floral arrangement. One can also consider the option of single stem gerbera daisy instead of an entire bouquet. It is not just an affordable option but the appearance too, is nice.

Gerbera Daisy Wedding Bouquet Cost
One can order gerbera daisy bouquets online or buy them from nearby florist shops. The cost of these bouquets could be in the range of $30-40. The bouquets are not only used for weddings, but also for occasions like birthdays, Valentine day, etc.

The bouquets made from gerbera daisies, due to their versatility have become synonymous with the decorations being used for various occasions.