Here is a complete list of flowers you might need for your big day. Print out this list and bring it to the consultation meeting with your florist. It will make your discussions with florist more focused, and help you stay within budget for flowers.
Flowers for Bridal Party
- Bride’s bouquet
- Bride’s floral crown or hair flowers
- Maid of honor’s bouquet
- Bridesmaids’ bouquets
- Flower girl’s flower headpiece, basket, and buds
- Groom’s boutonniere
- Boutonnieres for fathers, best man, groomsmen, ring bearer, officiant, and Ushers
- Corsages for mothers and other honored guests
Flowers for Ceremony
- Ceremony Entryway or welcome table arrangements
- Aisle decorations
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Pew or chair decorations
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Altar or chuppah arrangements
- Candles and holders
- Tossing petals for wedding guests
Flowers for Reception
- Flower arrangements for cocktail-hour tables
- Reception entryway arrangements and decorations
- Escort card table decorations
- Reception Bar arrangements and decorations
- Reception dining-table centerpieces
- Bride’s and groom’s chair decorations
- Buffet-table or food-station decorations
- Reception lounge area arrangements
- Flowers for wedding cake
- Flowers for cake and dessert table
- Powder-room arrangements
- Getaway car decorations
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