| When it comes to choosing wedding flowers, | | | | Small Bridal bouquet to toss |
| many brides may know the wedding flower they | | | | |
| want in their own bouquet, but are a little | | | | Groom's boutonniere |
| mystified about the rest of the wedding | | | | |
| flowers needed to fill out the ceremony and | | | | Maid/Matron of Honor bouquet |
| reception. | | | | |
| | | | Bridesmaid bouquets |
| While you can leave all your wedding flower | | | | |
| selections in the hands of a capable | | | | Best Man boutonniere |
| professional florist and get great results, | | | | |
| you may want to take a more hands on | | | | Groomsman boutonnieres |
| approach. We hope this wedding flower guide | | | | |
| will help making planning your most special | | | | Flower Girl bouquet or petal basket |
| day just a little easier. | | | | |
| | | | Mother of the Bride/Groom corsages |
| Your first decision should be whether you | | | | |
| plan to use a professional florist to create | | | | Father of the Bride/Groom boutonnieres |
| a wedding flower arrangement and bouquets, or | | | | |
| if you'd rather visit a wholesale wedding | | | | Step-parent corsages/boutonnieres |
| flower retailer and order flowers to make | | | | |
| your own bridal bouquets, boutonnieres and so | | | | Grandparent corsages/boutonnieres |
| forth. | | | | |
| | | | A Few Extra Wedding Flower Tips |
| If you are the creative type, a simple floral | | | | |
| craft book will give you all the tips and | | | | * Maid/Matron of Honor wedding bouquets |
| tool lists necessary to create your own | | | | should be slightly more elaborate or in a |
| custom wedding flowers that reflect your | | | | different color shade than the rest of the |
| personal style. It's a good idea to purchase | | | | bridesmaid wedding bouquets. |
| some flowers to practice with ahead of time | | | | |
| to make sure you'll be happy with your | | | | * The Best Man boutonniere should be slightly |
| results. Whatever you decide, there are some | | | | more elaborate than the rest of the groomsmen |
| standard traditions and suggestions to help | | | | boutonnieres. |
| make sure you've covered all your wedding | | | | |
| flower needs. | | | | * The corsages/boutonnieres for the parents |
| | | | should differ slightly from the step-parents, |
| Wedding Flower Guide | | | | and all grandparent corsages/boutonnieres |
| | | | should be different as well. It makes it |
| Wedding flowers for the church would include: | | | | easier for guests to keep track of who's |
| | | | who. |
| Altar wedding flower arrangements | | | | |
| | | | * Wedding flower arrangements from the church |
| Pew markers/decorations | | | | can be transferred to the reception hall for |
| | | | double duty. |
| Wedding flowers for the reception would | | | | |
| include: | | | | * Bridesmaid wedding bouquets could be set in |
| | | | waiting vases and used as decoration for the |
| Wedding flower arrangement for the bridal | | | | bridal table. |
| table. | | | | |
| | | | Remember, these are just wedding flower |
| Table centerpieces | | | | guidelines. When it comes to your special |
| | | | day, your wedding flower selections and |
| Buffet table decorations | | | | arrangements should reflect your personal |
| | | | taste and style. You can keep things simple |
| Wedding flowers for the bridal party would | | | | or get as elaborate as you like, as long as |
| include: | | | | your wedding flowers help you create the |
| | | | perfectly romantic wedding day you've always |
| Bridal bouquet | | | | dreamed of. |
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