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By Emily Ashby

Times Newspapers Special Writer

Roses are red, violets are blue, what type of flowers is right for you?

The answer is to keep a very open mind about what you want, at least in the beginning, said Joey Wilson, manager and head designer at C & S Florist in Warrenton.

“Don’t come to your florist with a magazine picture of the exact design you want," he said. "It’s better to get a general idea of the style you like ahead of time and let us help you with the specifics from there.”

Flowers may be chosen for purely personal reasons — a favorite color or favorite scent or the first type of bouquet the groom ever gave. That is perfectly acceptable because there are no wrong choices when it comes to flowers at a wedding.

If a little help is needed, here are some points to discuss with the florist:

• Casual or formal? Will the ceremony be a formal affair or a more casual event? Does the dress have an elegant, traditional look or is it more simple? Thumb through magazines or catalogs to see what types of flowers are suggested with similar styles of

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