I am looking for ideas for the 1950-1960 designs. Am more interested in bouquets that you carry across the arms. The fair theme will be 1950-1960 Theme, for the beauty pageants. Thanks
1950-1960 flower design
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My mum staged a demonstration for the floral art society of victoria a few years back and the theme was weddings through the ages. I have photos somewhere. I remember one of the dresses was long and thin, and she gave this bride an arm sheaf of gladioli. Another girl wore a peplin suit, and was meant to be a war bride, she had a small hand spray of cymbidiums.
A standard back then would have been a dozen roses with baby's breath, baker fern and a humogous #40 acetate bow with streamers!
I just looked at my graduation picture and all the girls carried those.I actually have old anitque photos around the shop and one is a wedding party and when i say these bouquets are huge -- they are HUGE !
the brides is very round, and airy. It is baby's breath, roses and looks to be button mums with very very long streamers to the floor and a huge bow
the bridesmaids are carrying huge football mums - about 6 of them with greens, pulmose and a huge huge bow . I would say the ribbon is larger than the #40 ribbon
the brides is very round, and airy. It is baby's breath, roses and looks to be button mums with very very long streamers to the floor and a huge bow
the bridesmaids are carrying huge football mums - about 6 of them with greens, pulmose and a huge huge bow . I would say the ribbon is larger than the #40 ribbon
Here's some wedding flowers from that period...
http://alliedfloristsofhouston.org/archives/afh-jul-65-jun-66.htm
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http://alliedfloristsofhouston.org/archives/afh-jul-65-jun-66.htm
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Joe Mioux
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I actually have an old antique florist that comes in the shop twice a day.
I will ask J.W. (aka my dad) what he did back in the the "happy days" tomorrow.
I will suspect, guess, big orchid corsages and arm bouquets. I still remember him making those back in the '60's with binding string. He was really good at it.
You know watching him, my aunt and my mom work flowers using those old techniques are very valuable to me. I hope those lessons continue to be taught in design schools.
Joe
btw: he is a 1919 model.
CHERYL BAKIN
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I dug out my AFS "PFD Design Manual" which shows the history of wedding bouquets thru the ages. (this was published in 1993).... here's what they say:
"In the 1950's Gamellias were considered impressive and luxurious. They were considered a tribute to the professional designers who made them. Often several were joined together to form a bouquet or a cascade. They were featured heavily in bridal magaizines."
In the 1960's (remember free love, and getting married in a meadow), everyone was encouraged to "do your own thing" Television began to influence wedding trends. Presidential daughters' wedding set the trends for society's weddings. The "posy" made a compack once again. The pop hippie culture brought flower children. Weddings took place on hilltops, at sunset or dawn, with brides picking a handfull of field flowers just before the ceremony. Wedding dresses were made of simple fabrics like cotton and guaze and laces made of natural materials."
(the picture shown for this era is a wildflower bouquet of queen annes lace, monte casino, sprigs of rye, astors, and other natural materials & wildflowers, in a simple handl-tied look or arm bouquet look).
"The 1970's were the decade of transformation -- cascading linear bouquets, very formal style, contrast in flowers & colors within the bouquets. Informal weddings used a single flower or a clutch of flowers unarranged."
Hope this helps you...... and Good luck!
Regards,
Cheryl
"In the 1950's Gamellias were considered impressive and luxurious. They were considered a tribute to the professional designers who made them. Often several were joined together to form a bouquet or a cascade. They were featured heavily in bridal magaizines."
In the 1960's (remember free love, and getting married in a meadow), everyone was encouraged to "do your own thing" Television began to influence wedding trends. Presidential daughters' wedding set the trends for society's weddings. The "posy" made a compack once again. The pop hippie culture brought flower children. Weddings took place on hilltops, at sunset or dawn, with brides picking a handfull of field flowers just before the ceremony. Wedding dresses were made of simple fabrics like cotton and guaze and laces made of natural materials."
(the picture shown for this era is a wildflower bouquet of queen annes lace, monte casino, sprigs of rye, astors, and other natural materials & wildflowers, in a simple handl-tied look or arm bouquet look).
"The 1970's were the decade of transformation -- cascading linear bouquets, very formal style, contrast in flowers & colors within the bouquets. Informal weddings used a single flower or a clutch of flowers unarranged."
Hope this helps you...... and Good luck!
Regards,
Cheryl
Joe Mioux
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1950s Corsage????
Great timing on this thread....QUICK! I need a 50s corsage for tomorrow...any other suggestions???
Much appreciated!
Victoriamary
Great timing on this thread....QUICK! I need a 50s corsage for tomorrow...any other suggestions???
Much appreciated!
Victoriamary
Joe Mioux
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