Planning and organizing a wedding is both an exciting and demanding job. One of the key things to think about for your wedding is the flowers. If you are having a wedding soon, then you must be planning to meet a florist soon. There are different pieces of Flower arrangements, depending on whether you need simple flower decorations or you want to go overboard with flowers. It would help if you had careful planning to ensure that you have picked enough and the right flowers for the arrangement. Also, it would be best to have a checklist to ensure you have the perfect wedding flower packages for your big day.

Here is a useful checklist:

For The Bride

The most important bouquet at a wedding is for the bride. It is the Flower Arrangement that the guests pay attention to and the most photographed at a wedding. When creating the bridal bouquet, you should remember that the cost is based on the flowers’ quality and value. Just because it is expensive does not mean it is bigger. 

The Floral Crown or Hair Flowers for The Bride

A floral hairstyle is an optional flower arrangement. If you would like to go this route, you should be careful to have the right ones. The floral crown and the bridal bouquet will compete for the photographer’s attention. So, it would be best if you were careful when choosing this flower arrangement. 

The Bridesmaids

For most people, the bridesmaid’s flower arrangement is important as it adds pomp to the wedding. 

The Tossing Bouquet 

Tossing flowers at the wedding reception is fun. Most brides toss their bridal bouquet. However, if you plan on preserving yours, you should consider another bouquet for tossing.

A Bouquet, Flower Crown, or a Basket of Petals for the Flower Girl

If you consider this arrangement, keep it simple. You can have your flower girl toss other things such as feathers.

Grooms Boutonniere

It is not a must-have, but you can have the groom’s Boutonniere match with the bride’s bouquet. It requires minimal flowers. You can consider Boutonniere for other groomsmen to match the bridesmaid’s flower arrangement. 

Fathers and Grandfathers 

The fathers and grandfathers will obviously get a boutonniere. You can have them wear similar boutonniere with the groom or the groomsmen, or you can make a special boutonniere for them.

Aisle Arrangements

Depending on your budget, you should have the flower arrangement down the aisle to mark the beginning to the end of the aisle. You can re-use these flowers at the reception, lounge, cake table, or at the bar.

Chair Arrangements

The chair flower arrangement makes the wedding beautiful. To cut on the expenses, you can opt for artificial flowers for the chairs and guest’s tables.

Entryway Arrangement

Entryway florals is a nice flower arrangement to welcome everyone at the wedding reception. It does not have to be the flowers. You can consider fruits, lanterns, or any other décor item.

Center Pieces

The centerpieces are flower arrangements at your reception that the guests will pay attention to the most throughout the reception. Ensure it is bigger in size, smells good, and of course, beautiful.

Alter Arrangements

The alter is the hallmark for a wedding ceremony. It is where the bride and the groom make commitments to their marriage. In addition, there will be a lot of photographs from the alter. It is important that you make a flower arrangement at the alter that is worth remembering. There are different options for flower arrangement at the alter such as chuppahs and arches. However, you should remember that you will only spend about 30 minutes at the altar. So, be mindful of your budget as you spend on alter floral arrangement.

The Ring Bearer

You should consider a miniature boutonniere for the ring bearer. In addition, you should consider lining the ring box or ring pillow with a minimal flower arrangement. 

Flowers for the Mums and Grand mums

In most weddings, the mothers and grandmothers of the couple wear a corsage with a few blooms on the wrist or pinned at the lapel. In addition, they can have a little bouquet with two to five stems. The mini bouquet for the mothers and grandmothers can be a little version of the brides, bridesmaids, or have a special one arranged for them.

Cocktail Table Arrangements

The cocktail table is usually small. Therefore, the arrangements on this table should be to the minimum. Also, you can choose to not have the arrangement on this table.

Wedding Cake Floral Arrangements

Ensure to give your baker some blooms for adding to the cake. In addition, you can have a minimum floral arrangement for the cake table. 

Bar Floral Arrangement

The bar flower arrangement can be lovely, but it needs not cost you much. You can use the flowers from the wedding to repurpose them for the bar arrangement. With the bar arrangement, you can do a big floral arrangement or keep it to the minimum.

Lounge Area Flower Arrangements

The lounge area is where your guests gather to relax. You have a few options with lounge flower arrangements. It all depends on your budget or taste. You can leave the lounge with no flowers, you can place minimal flowers on vases at the table or a centerpiece, or you can go huge with the flower arrangement. In addition, you can repurpose the flowers from the wedding ceremony for the lounge. 

Get Away Car Arrangement

The flower arrangement is not necessary and you do not have to overstretch your budget for this. If you would want to have one, choose a lush wreath or a garland that conveys the message, “Just Married.”

Other Arrangements

Other flower arrangements you should consider are, chair decorations for newlyweds, powder room floral arrangements, escort card table flower arrangements, and the tossing petals for the guests. 

Conclusion

Getting flowers for your wedding is a pricey affair. If you do not have a large budget for the flower arrangement, you should keep it simple but beautiful. Consider the essential aspects of the wedding that require the arrangement. Also, consider the theme and the design of your big day to enable you to come up with the perfect flower arrangement.

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