What Wedding Flowers do I Need

Wedding Flower Checklist: Your Quick Guide to Stunning Wedding Flowers

Planning a wedding involves so many details, and for most of you, it’s likely your first time navigating this exciting journey. To help simplify things, I’ve put together a quick and straightforward guide to the flowers you might need for your wedding day.

This isn’t an exhaustive list—there are endless ways to style your wedding with stunning flowers—but it’s a great starting point for thinking about your floral needs.

The Wedding Flower Checklist

For the Wedding Party

  • Bridal Bouquet: The most important floral piece of your day, showcasing your personal style and tying your theme together.
  • Bridesmaids/Flower Girls: Bouquets or posies that complement your own bouquet.
  • Groom’s Buttonhole: A classic floral detail to match the bridal bouquet.
  • Groomsmen’s Buttonholes: Don’t forget buttonholes for the Father of the Bride and other key figures.
  • Corsages: Perfect for parents, grandparents, or anyone deserving of a special touch.

Ceremony Flowers

  • Pedestal Arrangements: Versatile statement pieces, ideal for entryways, altars, or both. These can be tailored to your style, from rustic milk churns to elegant stone urns.
  • Altar Arrangement or Floral Arch: A focal point for your ceremony, whether in a church or an outdoor setting.
  • Aisle Arrangements: Add impact to your walk down the aisle, from simple pew-end jars to lush meadow-style arrangements lining your path.

Reception Flowers

  • Top Table Arrangement: A standout floral piece to enhance the head table.
  • Table Centrepieces: From elegant floral runners to dramatic arrangements, these create the perfect dining ambience.
  • Cake Flowers: A touch of blooms for your cake or cake table adds extra charm.
  • Bar Decoration: A great way to add floral magic to the less obvious spaces.
  • Flower Arches: A moon arch or floral frame can create a real wow moment.
  • Table Plan Flowers: Enhance your seating chart with florals for a cohesive design.

Pro Tip: Repurpose Your Ceremony Flowers

One of the best ways to make the most of your wedding flowers is to repurpose arrangements from the ceremony for your reception. This approach is not only budget-friendly but also more sustainable.

For example:

  • Move altar arrangements to frame your top table or cake table.
  • Reuse aisle flowers as centrepieces.
  • Let me handle the transition to ensure everything is seamlessly placed.

This small step can create a big impact and is much more cost-effective than creating additional arrangements.

Make It Personal

While this is a more traditional checklist, your flowers should reflect your personality and the vibe of your wedding. Give me the freedom to design creative, bespoke arrangements tailored to you, whether it’s an opulent look, a rustic theme, or a fresh "bringing the outside in" feel.

Let’s Talk Wedding Flowers

Your dream wedding flowers are just a consultation away. Whether you’re sticking to the essentials or dreaming up something entirely unique, let’s chat about how we can make your wedding day unforgettable.

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Photography for this blog Post by Sophie Mort

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