Flowers play a key role in bringing your wedding vision to life, from the bridal bouquet to the tiniest boutonniere. To ensure no detail is overlooked, we’ve created the ultimate wedding floral checklist, covering everything you need for a beautifully bloomed celebration.
PERSONAL FLOWERS
BRIDE’S BOUQUET:
The bride’s bouquet is the most coveted wedding arrangement.It can be small, big, concise, or hand-picked, but it’s beauty is meant to outshine the rest of the wedding day florals.
BRIDESMAID’S/MEN’S BOUQUETS:
The bridesmaid’s bouquets are to be a smaller, less awe-worthy version of the bridal bouquet.
GROOM’S BOUTONNIERE:
The groom’s boutonniere is to showcase blooms to compliment the bridal bouquet. While lapel boutonniere’s have been the go-to for years, the pocket boutonniere is gaining in popularity.
GROOMSMEN/WOMEN, FATHERS, GRANDFATHERS, READERS, RING BEARER, AND USHERS BOUTONNIERES:
Boutonnieres going to those in the wedding party, family members, and ceremony assistants should be a smaller version, yet vary slightly in comparison, to the groom’s boutonniere.
MOTHERS, GRANDMOTHERS, USHERS, AND READERS:
Corsages can either be pinned or go on the wrist and should be reserved for family members and those assisting with the ceremony.
HAIR PIECES:
From flower crowns to hairpieces, flowers can make a unique statement within the hair of the bride, bridesmaids, or flower girl.
CEREMONY FLOWERS
WELCOME SIGN SWAG/ARRANGEMENT:
The welcome sign is the first thing guests see, so adorn it with flowers on the left side or place a tall arrangement nearby.
GUEST BOOK/GIFT TABLE ARRANGEMENT:
As the second stop for guests, these table can feature a beautiful, yet smaller arrangement.
UNPLUGGED OR ADDITIONAL SIGNAGE SWAG/ARRANGEMENTS:
Want guests to see your signage? Make it pop by adding eye-catching floral.
HONORARY FLORALS:
Whether it be a bouquet on a memory table or a rose laid on the seat of a lost loved one, honorary flowers illustrate dedication to your most important relationships.
ENTRANCE TO AISLE:
If you have a long aisle, adding tall florals upon entering the ceremony seating area can create a breathtaking view.
AISLE ARRANGEMENTS:
Situated on the floor or hung from seating, these arrangements span the length of the aisle.
CEREMONY BACKDROP:
The largest and most important floral is the ceremony backdrop as it centers and focuses the eye to the location of the ceremony. It also happens to be the most fun to play with because there are endless options when it comes to arches, pillars, and floral placement. Use Pinterest to help guide your search for the best floral to match the colors and vibe for your wedding day.
TOSS PETALS:
Basket in hand, these are thrown on the floor by the flower girl(s) as they walk down the aisle.
COCKTAIL FLOWERS
SEATING CHART SWAG/ARRANGEMENT:
This is the sign that welcomes your guests to the reception and informs them on where they are to sit, so make it a beautiful display with floral-added flair.
COCKTAIL TABLE ARRANGEMENTS:
These tall tables are meant to provide a place where guests can visit and enjoy beverages, so keep the table top uncluttered with a small floral arrangement and a few candles.
BAR TOP ARRANGEMENTS:
Flower arrangements can be added to the bar top next to the signage where guests are viewing their beverage options.
FOOD TABLE DISPLAY:
If you are serving food during the cocktail hour that will be situated at a table, you may add floral to give it a special tie-in to the rest of the cocktail hour décor.
RECEPTION FLOWERS
Pro Tip: before ordering flowers for your reception, see if any of the arrangements that are to be used at the ceremony could be moved and recycled to become reception décor.
SWEETHEART/HEAD TABLE CENTERPIECE:
Where you sit as newlyweds at the reception should have accenting floral pieces. These arrangements are typically low so that your faces can be seen by guests and captured in photos.
CAKE FLORALS:
If you have chosen a cake design that includes fresh floral on or around the cake, then you’ll want to make sure to request these blooms.
GUEST TABLE CENTERPIECES:
The center of every guest table is the centerpiece, so make sure that the floral is beautiful, yet practical because guests need to be able to see the dance floor, head table, and others at the table in order to visit.
HANGING INSTALLATIONS/BACKDROPS:
Spice up the dance floor or photo booth backdrop by installing floral and lighting that hangs from the ceiling to create the perfect reception photo-op.
BAR TOP ARRANGEMENTS:
If you don’t host a cocktail hour or your bar service moves from the cocktail hour to the reception space, then you’ll want to make sure that you account for floral to accentuate your bar signage.
While this is the ultimate wedding floral checklist, that doesn’t mean you have to incorporate every item on this list. Your wedding is a unique reflection of you and your love story. Whether you choose one item off this list or all, we know your wedding is going to be perfect just for you!
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