A Marriage Flower Guide

By June Burns

When it comes to opting marriage flowers, many brides may know the marriage blossom they want in their own bouquet, but are a little perplexed about the rest of the wedding blossoms needed to fill out the ceremony and reception.

While you can leave all your wedding flower selections in the hands of a competent professional florist & get great outcomes, you may wish to take a more hands on approach. We hope this marriage blossom guide will help making planning your most wonderful day just a little easier.

Your first decision should be whether you plan to use a master florist to make a wedding flower arrangement and bouquets, or if you'd preferably visit a wholesale marriage flower retailer and order flowers to make your own bridal bouquets, boutonnieres & so forth.

If you are the creative type, a simple floral craft book will give you all the tips and tool lists necessary to create your own custom wedding flowers that reflect your individual style. It's a good idea to buy some blossoms to practice with ahead of time to make sure you will be happy with your results. Whatever you decide, there are some common traditions & hints to help make sure you've covered all your wedding blossom demands.

Marriage Flower Guide

Wedding blossoms for the church would include:

*Altar wedding blossom arrangements *Pew markers/decorations

Marriage blossoms for the reception would include:

*Wedding flower arrangement for the bridal table. *Table centerpieces *Buffet table decorations

Wedding blossoms for the bridal party would include:

*Bridal bouquet *Small Bridal bouquet to toss *Groom's boutonniere *Maid/Matron of Honor bouquet *Bridesmaid bouquets *Best Man boutonniere *Groomsman boutonnieres *Flower Girl bouquet or petal basket *Mother of the Bride/Groom corsages *Father of the Bride/Groom boutonnieres *Step-parent corsages/boutonnieres *Grandparent corsages/boutonnieres

A Few Extra wedding Flower Tips

* Maid/Matron of Honor wedding bouquets should be slightly more fanciful or in a different shade than the rest of the bridesmaid wedding bouquets.

* The Best Man boutonniere should be slightly more elaborate than the rest of the groomsmen boutonnieres.

* The corsages/boutonnieres for the parents should differ slightly from the step-parents, & all grandparent corsages/boutonnieres should be different as well. It makes it easier for guests to keep track of who's who.

* Wedding flower arrangements from the church can be transported to the reception hall for double duty.

* Bridesmaid marriage bouquets could be set in waiting vases & used as decoration for the bridal table.

Remember, these are just marriage flower guidelines. When it comes to your special day, your wedding flower options & arrangements should reflect your individual preference and style. You can keep things simple or get as fanciful as you like, as long as your marriage flowers help you make the absolutely romantic wedding day you have always dreamed of. - 30299

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