The flowers said it all
The tiny tots in pristine school uniforms had traveled all the way from Karamadai to be there. Mental disability did not deter the 42 youths from Families for Children in Podanur from making the trip.
People from all ages and backgrounds made a beeline to the Botanic Garden of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University on Friday to feast their eyes on a floral extravaganza. It was the fifth edition of the Covai Flower Shower 2012, jointly organised by the university and Rotary Uptown.
Even from as early as 9.30 a.m. students and public started forming serpentine queues to catch a glimpse of the beautiful floral arrangements under various themes. And, they were not disappointed. They got to enjoy a combination of colour and creativity. Though the flower show has now become an annual regular event, there was nothing mundane about this edition.
Over two lakh flowers of 200 varieties were arranged under thematic presentations. There were no random arrangements just for the sake of beauty. True to the theme of the show “Say it with Flowers”, all the flowers had a message to tell.
The entrance was designed to resemble the India Gate. A waterfall of yellow, red, white, pink and orange gerbera flowers signified conservation of water. A circle filled with asparagus bordered with Songs of India and Birds of Paradise depicting a clock signified the importance of time.
White, pink, baby pink, yellow, and red carnations were transformed into musical instruments to honour the contribution of musical geniuses A.R. Rahman and Ilayaraja.
Another tribute was paid using roses. Orange, yellow and maroon buds were neatly stacked to form shapes of apples, oranges and pineapple in a fruit basket to fondly remember the contributions of the ‘Apple’ genius Steve Jobs, and also Sir Isaac Newton.
The conceptualization and flower arrangements were made by the students, while the structural designing using bamboo was the handiwork of professionals.
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At almost every wedding, there is a floral arrangement at the center of the table that flows seamlessly into the decor of the rest of the room. There is no doubt that this is always beautifully done and looks quite attractive. However, wedding centerpieces are not limited to simply floral arrangements. There are plenty of approaches decorators can take to make the wedding even more memorable and to use as a focal point for the table.
One good idea for a nontraditional centerpiece is to use a candleholder of some sort. This is ideal for the decorator because candles can be made in any color, so no matter what, they will suit the color scheme. Likewise, they can be scented to make the room smell nice. Then, sophisticated, fun, or theme-appropriate designs can be chosen for the holder of the candle in order to make it fit into the rest of the decor and give the attendees something about which they can talk.
Decorators also have the option of filling clear containers with scented or non-scented balls. There are scented gelatin balls available, which come in many colors and, like candles, will give the room a nice, subtle aroma. To achieve the desired aesthetics, flowers can be situated on top. If the scent seems to be a bit much, pebbles are also great for filling a clear container because they come in many colors — even marbleized — and are aesthetically pleasing.
Then there is the possibility of using a cupcake pedestal. These can come in any color as well, and also provide the versatility of allowing the decorator to choose what kind of cupcake is displayed and how it is decorated. This idea works well because it can serve as an appetizer or dessert so the guests do not get hungry. In addition, it is also unique and nontraditional, so it will help to make the event memorable and set it apart from the rest.
For those who want to be very nontraditional, or perhaps even if a tropical theme is being used, a fishbowl might be a great option. There are plenty of fish capable of living in just a bowl, so it is up to the bride and groom to choose the one that most suits the color and aesthetic scheme of the rest of the decor. However, guests will love having this beautiful animal to look at while they make conversation amongst themselves.