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1. Use balloons in addition to flowers!
2. Limit the number of attendants.
3. Have a garden or outdoor wedding.
4. Decorate with greenery & twinkling lights.
5. Use flowers in season.
6. Use fewer but larger and more dramatic displays. |
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Your Wedding Flowers
Flowers add natural beauty to your wedding. The best
way to achieve the atmosphere and style that you want is to hire a reputable
and creative florist.
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| Wedding Flower Checklist -- Print
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The Bride's Flowers
What's your style?
Some brides just LOVE the huge draping bouquets, while others may
choose the more modern small bouquet.
Whatever your style, when you choose your bouquet, consider the
style of your gown, your height, your dress, and the season! If
you selected your gown prior to visiting the florist, take a picture
of your gown or swatch of the fabric with you when selecting your
bouquet. This will help the florist suggest beautiful designs for
you!
Don't be afraid of using silks for your bouquet! Silk flowers will
last a lifetime and you will have a beautiful and meaningful memento
from your ceremony! |

Flowers for the Wedding Party
Bridesmaids carry bouquets similar to the bridal bouquet. Typically
they are smaller, however. They can also wear corsages or wrist
bracelets.
The Groom, Groomsmen, Ushers, and Fathers typically wear boutonnieres.
The boutonnieres may be of a different color or flower than the
bridesmaid's bouquet.
Don't be afraid to be creative! Be sure to take a swatch of fabric
from the bridesmaid's dresses to your florist so he or she can match
the flowers to the dress! |
Wedding Flowers Checklist
Use these traditional guidelines when planning flowers for your
wedding. You may or may not choose to use all of these! |
Bouquets:
Bride
Maid(Matron) of Honor Bridesmaids
Flower girls
Bride's toss bouquet (separate bouquet for toss)
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Hair Ornaments:
Bride
Maid(Matron) of Honor
Bridesmaids
Flower girls
Junior Bridesmaids |
Boutonnieres:
Groom (except military)
Best Man (except military)
Ushers
Father of bride
Father of Groom
Grandfathers |
Mothers & Grandmothers:
Corsage (lapel or wrist)
Purse decoration flowers
Arm Bouquet
Reception:
Centerpieces
Head table |
Ceremony:
Altar
Chuppah
Pews
Main Entrance
Runner |
Staircase railing
Buffet Tables
Cake Table
Place-card table
Wedding Cake Top |
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For a personal touch at the ceremony, have
your ushers give single long stem roses (or some other flower
of your choice) to your female guests! Silks are great for this!!!
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| What Type of Flowers Should I Use? |
Here's a list of some of the most popular wedding flowers and
their traditional meaning:
Rose - Love
Orchids - Beauty
White Daisies - Innocence
Lilies - Purity
Gardenias - Joy
Lily of the Valley - Happiness
Talk to your florist about other popular flowers and their meanings.
Keep in mind when you select your flowers that if you choose flowers
in season during your wedding you are likely to pay less! |
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