Flowers are a universal gift. A beautiful bouquet serves as an expression of love and respect, complements the congratulatory speech. The art of giving flowers has its own subtleties. It is perhaps better to entrust the preparation of a festive composition to florists who perfectly know the symbols of plants, the rules for their combination and design. During the presentation of the bouquet, the giver must also remember a few nuances.
It is necessary
- - flowers;
- - greeting card.
Instructions
Step 1
When ordering a bouquet, be sure to tell the florists who you will be giving it to and for what reason. Experts will help you choose plants that match with each other in color, size and aroma, and offer beautiful accessories.
Step 2
Traditionally in Russia, girls are presented with pink roses in buds, young women - carnations and roses of delicate shades, tulips, chrysanthemums, elderly women - elegant hydrangeas, cyclamens, light-colored rhododendrons. On her fortieth and sixtieth anniversary, the lady is presented with carnations. Women's compositions are usually round.
Step 3
Large bouquets of roses, carnations and chrysanthemums are considered masculine. The composition palette is dominated by red and white. Flowers must have long stems. The ideal shape for a man's bouquet is elongated, triangular or pyramidal.
Step 4
Children can and should be given flowers too. For kids, choose delicate bouquets of intricate shapes of violets, pansies, daisies. In the middle, you can place one large flower, for example, a gerbera. Tulips, which are best presented without packaging, are also considered children's.
Step 5
Pay attention to the selection of colors for special occasions. So, going to the bride's house for the first time, a young man must prepare two bouquets - for the girl and her mother. The first composition of etiquette requires to be composed of slightly opened buds of pastel shades (roses, carnations, gerberas, etc.), the second - from mature lilies or chrysanthemums.
Step 6
Congratulating a married couple on the birth of a child, give the mother a bouquet of pink or red flowers for the girl, of blue, blue and purple - for the boy. The parents of the twins are presented with two bouquets.
Step 7
Always wear flowers upside down. In this position, they will not lose their freshness and will not break from an accidental gust of wind. According to etiquette, a woman should carry the bouquet. Arriving at the celebration, she hands the flowers to the man.
Step 8
Do not remove the holiday packaging. A few years ago, there was a strict rule requiring you to present unfolded flowers without fail. Today floristic packaging is a harmonious element of the bouquet, making it more solemn and original.
Step 9
Give flowers according to the principle of the opposite of sex: man - lady and vice versa. However, remember that women should greet each other first. On family holidays, give a bouquet to the hostess of the house, bowing slightly and saying a few warm phrases.
Step 10
Hold the flowers in your left hand while greeting the hero of the occasion. Make sure that the stems are not directed to the side, but directly to the floor. When you have finished speaking, place the bouquet in your right hand and pass it gently. After that, you can give the prepared gift.
