Your Wedding Flower Checklist
By: Kathy Reid | Posted: 02nd April 2006
The following is a list of flowers often requested for weddings. Please feel free to print this list to help you plan your wedding flower needs. Just check off the items that you are considering for your wedding.
Bridal Party
Bridal bouquet
Bridal throw-away bouquet
Bridal go-away corsage/bouquet
Maid of Honor bouquet (can be different from bridesmaids)
Bridesmaids bouquets
Flower girl bouquet or basket, optional headpiece
Mother of Bride corsage/bouquet
Bride's Father—boutonnière
Grandmothers/ Great Grandmothers corsage
Grandfather/Great Grandfathers- boutonnière
Other________________________
Groom's Party
Groom boutonniere (can be different from ushers)
Best man boutonniere
Ushers boutonniere
Ring Bearer pillow and boutonniere
Groom's Mom's corsage/bouquet
Groom's Father's boutonniere
Grandmother/Great Grandmothers corsage
Grandfather/Great Grandfathers boutonniere
Other________________________
Church
Candelabras
Pew decorations
Aisle runner
Altar decorations
Arch (optional or for outdoor services)
Other________________________
Reception
Arrangements for tables/chairs
Tablecloths, napkins available
Arrangement for head table (dais)
Cake arrangements for cake or table (optional)
Arrangement for buffet table
Arrangement for sign-in table
Other________________________
Other
Optional flowers might include decorations for bride or groom's house (for after reception party), thank you arrangements, additional flowers for outdoor services or studio/outdoor photography, rehearsal dinner etc.
Kathy Reid is the owner of Heller & Reid bouquet preservation. www.hellerandreid.com
About the Author
Occupation: Wedding professional
Kathy Reid is the owner of four websites related to wedding planning and services. She publishes a monthly newsletter, The Brides Network and monthly promotional email mailings. Her website business include, fresh flowers, floral preservation, wedding supplies and favors, wedding jewelry, bouquet jewels, gown preservation and more. Kathy is a member of the International Association of Wedding Professionals, AWP, WED, and other major wedding trade groups.
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