Wedding Flowers WRITTEN BY REBECCA CARLISLE-HEALY, BARRETT’S STAFF
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hen planning a wedding, choosing the look of your flower arrangements is an important step. There’s much more to floral wedding planning than selecting a single bouquet or centerpiece; floral elements can welcome guests to your venue, appear during the ceremony, and decorate banquet tables during the reception. Corsages and boutonnieres unify your wedding party and create a sense of joy and belonging.
The bridal bouquet appears again and again in wedding photography, from close-ups to portraits and group shots. When designing your bouquet, consider colors and shapes that enhance your attire and make you look and feel your best. Accessories like flower crowns and hair clips stand out and make your photographs even more special.
Before your first meeting with a floral designer, begin your flower planning online. Use apps like Pinterest or TikTok to make inspirational mood boards. Track ontrend floral arrangements to create a VIP experience of your own, including a floral-themed photo booth backdrop for your guest reception. Look for plants and flowers that represent a favorite memory or family tradition. Write down any questions you have and share these references with your florist.
Shops that operate in a garden center or nursery can select from their in-house collection of fullygrown houseplants, outdoor plants, and seasonal outdoor décor, eliminating expenses that would be occurred when working with multiple vendors. Some shops offer access to rent large pieces like decorative arches and ornamental planters that can be customdesigned. Ask if your florist employs delivery drivers on staff to ensure the highest level of care during transport of valuable arrangements.
Get creative with building out a floral theme. Preserved and dried plants are a unique option for a bride with Partnering with a full-service flower shop lets you Bohemian style. Dried plants come in neutral tones obtain your preferred arrangements and get the but can accept dye or paint. You can keep preserved most value from your floral budget. Look for florists plants from your wedding through the honeymoon that offer a variety of services and products. They’ll and beyond as a cherished memento. guide you through a decision process that covers all the possibilities for floral décor. Fresh-cut stems of hydrangea and dahlia pair well with the soft tones of carefully dried pieces, Flowers in a vase can appear near the guest book lending ruffled elegance to a subtle and naturalistic stand, on the bar and buffet, and even in restrooms. composition. Popular flowers like roses and orchids Centerpieces accompany and enliven catering are show-stopping but pricier than other options— selections. Select décor that goes with a specific surround these harder-to-find flowers with greenery, theme or the season of your wedding date. complementary flowers, or even dried plants.
Flowers do not only set a memorable atmosphere— they make photos more beautiful. Photographers like to include flowers in shots of the wedding party and guests. A pop of bright color in the center of an arrangement looks great on camera.
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Set yourself up for success by working with a full-service flower shop that offers a variety of services, custom options, and expert advice.