The Importance of Flowers

The flowers and decorations displayed at your wedding say everything. It's the flowers and decorations that define a wedding over some other kind of event. The color, fragrance, size, shape and visual joy of flowers all play a major role in creating the enchanting setting you are dreaming of for your big day, whether it be romantic, magical, sensual, contemporary or traditional.

Your wedding flowers are in almost every photograph taken and while the flowers do not last forever, pictures do.

The flowers are typically what your guests will see first. This first impression will be long remembered! As your guests enter they will be greeted the floral decor you have chosen. Just as the flowers and decorations at your reception will be the first impression, they will also be the last. Have a beautifully decorated reception that will remain memories of your guests for a long time. Remember, most of their time will be spent there celebrating with you.

Consider the flowers you will need on your wedding day. There are three general categories as follows:

- PERSONAL FLOWERS

- CEREMONY FLOWERS

- RECEPTION FLOWERS

PERSONAL FLOWERS:

• Bridal Bouquet
• Bridesmaids and attendant's bouquets
• Hair pieces like halos, combs or just wired stems
• Flower Girl basket, posy, or pomander
• Toss bouquet

• Corsages for:
• Mothers
• Grandmothers
• Guest book attendant
• Vocalists
• Readers
• Other relatives and special people

• Boutonnieres for:
• The Groom
• Attendants
• Ushers
• Fathers
• Grandfathers
• Vocalist
• Readers

CEREMONY FLOWERS:

• Church settings:
• Candelabra arrangements and decoration
• Tall pedestal arrangements or plants
• Pew flowers or decorations of ribbon, fabric, or greenery
• Flowers for the Virgin Mary
• Kneeling bench flowers
• Aisle runner

• Outdoor Settings:
• Arch or gazebo flowers and decorations
• Chair flowers or decorations
• Tall pedestal arrangements or plants
• Colonnades with flower decorations
• Rose petals

RECEPTION FLOWERS:

• Head table flowers and decorations, including candles and rose petals
• Cake flowers
• Cake server flowers
• Toasting glass flowers and decorations
• Cake table flowers, petals, and fabric decorations
• Centerpieces for the guest tables, with or without candles
• Guest book Table arrangement and flowers
• Gift table decorations

The beauty and fragrance of flowers for your wedding can be everywhere and anywhere. Enjoy them to their fullest on your special day!