With many weddings happening every now and then, flowers play a huge part. A bouquet is an essential party of the bridal attire. No stranger to the wedding scene, florist Pramoda Boyas, the founder of Pramoda Flowers, opens up to how much it takes to craft the perfect bouquet.
What made you get into floral bouquet making?
Since my childhood I was in to creating new things and making my own designs. By the time I identified myself as a unique person who thinks out of the box, I was recognized in the school, temple and the society as a creative person. After completing my education, I chose my career path to be in the field of floral arrangements. Within a few years, I was able to identify my speciality in making bridal bouquets. From that point onwards I started my profession as a bridal bouquet designer.
Within a short time, you are a household name in the florist market?
It’s a combination of various factors which drove me to where I am today. I never gave up on my dream and was encouraged to face all the challenges from the industry. Quality of the work and customer satisfaction are the most important to me.
How and what goes into crafting a beautiful bouquet?
Flowers are the loveliest thing that God has given to the world and bridal bouquets bring luck to the bride. There are several factors that I consider before crafting a bouquet. First of all, I give a lot of thought to the bride and the ideas to develop the concept. Then I go through the details such as dress type, colours, beautician, location and time to deliver the best to my customer. Significant factors that I keep in mind are the freshness of the flower, quality and variety of flowers to craft a beautiful bouquet.
Tell us about the wedding season, from where do you get the flowers and how prepared are you?
I get most of the flowers from Nuwara Eliya. Apart from that other trusted local and international supplier. Usually, I get weddings throughout the year and the peak months are January, May, August, October and December. Nowadays people tend to take weddings whenever they are comfortable and ready. Before the season starts I search for new trends in the international market and new flowers and leaves available locally to offer creative bridal bouquets to my customers. Apart from that I always coordinate with beauticians so as to make a perfect outcome.
Which flowers are the most in demand and why?
Roses are the most in demand in the market and among brides. A rose is a symbol of love and purity. There are different types of roses, with varying colours and sizes, available year-round making this flower ideal for any bride or wedding season. Apart from that Lisianthus, Cattleya, baby’s breath, snapdragons and Lilies are also widely used to make a stunning bouquet.
What is the most complicated bouquet done so far?
It was in 2014, when I decided to make a bridal bouquet using crepe jasmine buds (commonly known as Wathusudda) for a competition. I was bit stressed in the beginning but managed to end up with a lovely bridal bouquet securing the first place in the contest.
What inspires your creations?
I got much inspiration from local industry leaders as well as international creations. I learned a lot from them as a beginner and gradually was able to make it as a passion and come up with my own creations and designs. I emphasize on the natural beauty the flowers which allows me to make a unique bridal bouquet to each and every customer who walks into “Deco Line” by Pramoda. My ultimate goal is to make my customer happy.