Wedding Flower Checklist

Personal Flowers 

Who gets flowers at a wedding? Obviously, the brides and bridesmaids, but there are others who will potentially need personal flowers, as well. Here's every personal flower to consider:

• Bride's bouquet

• Bride's floral crown or hair flowers

• Bridesmaids' bouquets

• Tossing bouquet (for the bouquet toss at the reception)

• Flower girl's bouquet (or basket of petals, floral crown, or pomander)

• Groom's boutonniere

• Groomsmen's boutonnieres

• Ring bearer's boutonniere

• Mother of the bride's corsage or nosegay

• Mother of the groom's corsage or nosegay

• Father of the bride's boutonniere

• Father of the groom's boutonniere

• Grandmothers' corsages

• Grandfathers' boutonnieres

• Officiant's boutonniere

• Ushers' boutonnieres

Ceremony Flowers 

You'll need flowers for the ceremony, as well. Make sure to talk to your florist about what (if any) of your ceremony flowers can be re-purposed at the reception to save money. Here are the common arrangements used during the ceremony:

• Entryway or welcome table arrangements

• Altar or chuppah arrangements

• Pew or chair arrangements

• Aisle decorations

• Tossing petals for guests

Reception Flowers

 Naturally, you'll need centerpieces—but that's not all. Consider whether or not you want the following:

• Cocktail table arrangements

• Bar arrangements

• Escort card table arrangements

• Centerpieces

• Newlyweds' chair decorations

• Buffet table/food station arrangements

• Lounge area arrangements

• Flowers for wedding cake

• Cake table arrangements

• Powder room decorations

• Getaway car arrangements

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• by Heather LeeUpdated 11/13/19- Brides.com