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Grooms
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Flower
Flowers have always been woman’s
territory. Roel Torres of Mr. Hardinero
changes this notion, giving grooms allover a chance to smell (and love) flowers.
The flower closes to HIS heart
They may not be gaga over flowers—but, they do
have a favorite. And it’s the same flower most girls
look forward to receive. You guessed it right, roses!
Torres says, “Men still prefer roses over any variety
as it represents expression of true feelings: love,
affection, appreciation and even an apology, can be
transverse to the recipient.”
Manly Blooms
So, how do we choose flowers for the groom?
“Normally, guys don’t like flowers, to some it reflects
the soft side of them, to others, a speck of matter to
complement the design style of their suit.” He adds,
“But in a wedding, flowers form the universal conduit
that blends both masculine and feminine side. As it
heightens the euphoria of her dream wedding, on
the men’s side, it serves as an expression of his
love to her while being manly still in-check. Keeping
this in mind, you could use tulips, rose bud, mini
calla lily in deep colors or berries with a brown twig
combined with any green pointed leaves could
signal a manly representation.”
So we can all give pastels a break. For a wedding
that both infuses femininity and masculinity, intense
colors are in.
Boutonnieres to love
Brides have bouquets, while grooms have their
boutonnieres. Modern times call for more creative
and more masculine versions compared to the
generic ones that grooms (and ninongs and
ninangs!) used to wear. Torres shares with us what
every type of groom can wear:
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Mr. Roel and Ms. Pam Torres
of Mr . Hardinero
..in a wedding, flowers form
the universal conduit that
blends both masculine and
feminine side.
”
[1] fashionable and sleek – The target design
normally entails straight lines and formal shades,
single or two colours only, materials should have
clear edges, no dangling items that maybe swayed
by brush of wind. For this type, you could combine
green button mums, layered with stitched green
horsetail shoots.
[2] conservative and traditional – This type, pays
respect to the old days and old style when one needs
to consider every tradition and details. Keeping that
in mind, a small stem of deep dark coloured flowers
and a bunch of small green ferns would do the trick.
[3] happy-go-lucky – For this type, being happy
connotes no limitation to colour and materials alike.
You could combine any colours you want as long as
they are bright and clear as the sun. You could use
carnations, gerberas and mums.
[4] bold and daring - Bright and loud colours form
part of said item, normally we use darker shades for
men, but for this part one could go with yellow tulips or
mini callas with coloured beads or crystals.
[5] out-of-the-box— features something away from
the traditional use of flowers. One could use any
light material that can be easily pinned to one’s tux
or barong, without damaging it. Depending on the
theme, you could combine different elements to
satisfy the requirement. Say for a “Beach Theme,” a
combination of a shell with deep fuchsia pink flowers
will work.
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