Deborah Chan
Flowers are a great way to add colour and life to your wedding. While they are not a necessity, they can be used in a variety of ways to decorate your wedding venue and make it more vibrant. From bouquets and centrepieces to boutonnieres and corsages, there are many flower arrangements to consider for your big day.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Bridal flowers | Bouquets, bouquet alternatives, and corsages |
| Groomsmen flowers | Boutonnieres, buttonholes, and boutonnières |
| Wedding party flowers | Bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, nosegays, and floral hair accessories |
| Ceremony flowers | Aisle or backdrop decorations, post-nuptial petal toss flowers, and arch arrangements |
| Reception flowers | Centerpieces, escort card table arrangements, bar flowers, and powder room bud vase arrangements |
| Cake flowers | Flowers that match the rest of the floral arrangements |
| Getaway car flowers | Wreaths and garlands |
| Welcome table flowers | Floral decorations to encourage guest book signing and gift collection |
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What You'll Learn
Bouquets and centrepieces
For the groom, there is the boutonnière, a small arrangement of flowers attached to the left lapel of a tuxedo or suit jacket. Corsages, single blooms or small clusters of blooms worn on the wrist, are typically for mothers and grandmothers, although they have also become a trendy alternative to bridesmaid bouquets.
When it comes to centrepieces, you can choose to match your bouquet or go for something completely different. You could use the same greenery and colour tones but opt for cheaper flowers that are in season. Alternatively, you could choose one flower from your bouquet and create simple posies with greenery. If you want to reduce costs, you could use other items like branches with fairy lights and moss, small flowers, or clusters of candles.
It is not necessary to have matching flowers in every element of your wedding for it to be spectacular. You can create a theme with a common flower or colour palette, or you can do something completely different. For example, you could have pastel bouquets and brighter centrepieces by using the same types of flowers but in deeper shades.
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Corsages and boutonnieres
When choosing corsages and boutonnieres, it is important to consider the colour scheme of the wedding, including the colour of the wedding dress and the bridal bouquet. The floral arrangements should complement these colours to create a cohesive look and avoid clashing.
There are many options available for corsages and boutonnieres, ranging from classic and modern to rustic and natural styles. For example, a popular choice is the classic ivory rose, which is minimal yet eye-catching. Another option is a rustic sunflower with yellow pom-poms and greenery, or a natural boho style with soft peaches and lavender.
If you are looking for a more flexible option, FiftyFlowers offers over 20 variations and 10 colour options for their corsages and boutonnieres. You can also find DIY options available online, allowing you to customise your floral accessories to match your wedding colour scheme perfectly.
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Ceremony flowers
Flowers are a great way to add colour, drama and life to your wedding ceremony. While they are not a requirement, they can be a nice touch to brighten up your big day.
If you're working with a tight budget, you can prioritise certain flower arrangements over others. For example, you could skip flowers on the bar and replace them with small signs featuring your themed cocktails. Escort card tables and their arrangements are also not a requirement.
If you want to include your wedding party in the floral arrangements, you could consider matching boutonnieres, corsages, or nosegays for the important guests. This could include the ring bearer, the bride or groom's parents and grandparents, the officiant, or the ushers. Corsages can be worn on the wrist or pinned to the wearer's clothing. For a modern twist, you could also consider lanterns and hoops instead of flowers.
Finally, don't forget to add some flowers to your welcome table to encourage guests to sign your guest book and leave their well-wishes.
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Reception flowers
Flowers can add beauty, colour, fragrance, and elegance to your wedding reception. Here are some ideas for reception flowers to consider:
Centrepieces
Centrepieces are the focal point of the reception flower decorations. They draw the eye and create a cohesive theme for the tables. Popular centrepieces include tall vases with cascading flowers, low arrangements with candles or fruit, or potted plants or herbs. If you're on a tight budget, you could reuse the bridesmaids' bouquets as centrepieces.
Cake Table
The cake table is another important area to consider for your reception flowers. Adding a floral arrangement to the cake table can help tie the cake into the overall theme of your wedding and create a beautiful focal point. Wedding cake flowers add an element of edible elegance, enhancing the overall aesthetic of the cake-cutting ceremony.
Guest Tables
Flowers on the guest tables can add a nice touch, especially if the venue is looking sparse. Floral tie-backs on the guest chairs can also add an element of elegant drapery.
Bar
Flowers on the bar are not essential, but they can add a nice touch. If you're on a budget, you could reuse flowers from the ceremony, as suggested by Michelle Hodgson of Blossom & Vine Floral Co.
Powder Room
While not necessary, flowers can add a special touch to the powder room. Small bud vase arrangements can help carry the tone of your wedding throughout the space.
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Wedding cake flowers
Wedding cakes with flowers are a timeless classic. Whether you opt for fresh flowers, sugar flowers, or a mix of both, flowers can reinforce your wedding theme and colour palette while elevating the design of your wedding cake.
If you want to decorate your wedding cake with fresh flowers, coordinate with your florist and cake baker ahead of time. You will either be responsible for delivering the flowers to your cake baker a few days before the wedding, or the florist will bring them to your venue on the day of the wedding and help decorate the cake.
Sugar flowers are a long-lasting and low-maintenance alternative to fresh flowers. They can be handcrafted and customised to your colour palette. You can also use rice paper flowers, which pop against buttercream frosting. If you're feeling creative, you can even paint flowers on your cake using cake-safe watercolours, buttercream, or fondant.
Floral wedding cakes can be topped with a single type of bloom, or a mix of blooms, and can be paired with other design elements such as buttercream dots or hand-painted floral details.
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Frequently asked questions
Common types of wedding flower arrangements include bouquets, centrepieces, and boutonnieres.
Traditionally, the people getting married, their wedding party, and their parents and grandparents get flowers at a wedding.
Yes, you can incorporate flowers into your wedding cake, guest book table, and getaway car.
Flowers for the ceremony include aisle or backdrop decorations and flowers for a post-nuptial petal toss.
The flowers you choose for your wedding ultimately depend on your preferences and budget. If you are on a budget, consider choosing fewer, larger flower arrangements.
