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Flowers, Flowers, everywhere
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One of the
lesser known, yet beautiful traditions at Jewish weddings, is
the "Krenzl" (crowning)
dance. This dance honors the mother of the bride when
her last daughter is wed. The mother is seated in the center
of the room and is crowned with a wreath of flowers, then all
the daughters dance around her to a very lively Yiddish song.
Today, some have extended this custom to include both mother
and father, and to be done when the last child - son or
daughter.
This is only
one aspect of an event that uses the beauty of flowers to
enhance an occasion. There are many many more.
Flowers,
flowers everywhere... and how wonderful they look as center
pieces, in a brides hands, decorating the Chuppah, crowning a
little girl's ringlets, or on one's lapel?
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Finding the Right Florist For You
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To
find the right florist who will enhance the atmosphere at your
affair - follow the advice below:
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Talk
to friends and acquaintances... ask for
recommendations. Been to an affair that had the
arrangement of flowers you dream of? Ask and find out who is
responsible for the marvel.
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You
may wish to do some research. Find some books on floral
arrangements (libraries carry them - so you can avoid an
expense), and see if any of the suggestions catch your eye.
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As
a rule, in smaller shops you are more likely to receive
services from the person you negotiate with. If this
is important to you, keep this tidbit in mind.
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Search
the Jewish
Celebrations DIRECTORY for fine florists and specialties
providers that will make your party an affair to remember.
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Words of Advice
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When
arranging for your special event, caution is always
recommended. A little extra work will prevent disasters:
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Check
out the company you choose with the Better Business Bureau.
- as always, better safe than sorry.
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Compare
the florist's general style with yours. Is there
chemistry? Go with your gut.
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Ask
to look at photos of previous work. If they happen to
have provided service in the same location you are using,
photos of that event may give you more insight.
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Remember
your budget? Stick with it.
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Verify
which flowers will survive best in the climate and expected
weather at the time of your ceremony.
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Determine
the extent of services given. Will the florist be available
on the day of event? Is setup included? To avoid
misunderstanding, your
contract should DETAIL all the services are included
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Discuss
compensation in detail, and verify
if there any hidden or extra charges, such as travel
expenses.
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REVIEW
CANCELLATION POLICY
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Have
everything documented in WRITING.
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