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Wedding Flower Checklist
Jen Carter
You
think you’ve thought of everything, but it’s always better to be safe than
sorry. Weddings, although they’re meant to be joyous, can often be very
stressful. Here’s some advice: make checklists. Although it may seem a tad
‘corny,’ a wedding checklist can provide you with peace of mind. You won’t
have to wonder if everything’s been taken care of. You’ll be able to use
each checklist as a confirmation.
One of the most important wedding checklists is a wedding flower
checklist. Consider your bouquets. Make sure you have the following
bouquets: Brides bouquet, bride’s toss-away bouquet, bridesmaids bouquets,
Maid of Honor’s bouquet, and the flower girl’s bouquet or floral basket.
While this may sound like a lot to consider AND arrange, we’ve only just
begun!
Corsages are required for the bride’s mother, the groom’s mother,
and the grandmothers of both the bride and groom. Well the ladies are
taken care of, but what about the men? Do all the gentlemen have a
boutonniere? It’s tradition for the groom, the groom’s best man, the
ushers, ring bearer, the fathers (of the bride and groom), and both
grandfathers to wear floral boutonniere’s to the wedding ceremony.
Typically, the colors of these flowers coincide with the corsages worn by
the ladies.
Finally, everyone in your immediate family and wedding party should
have some sort of floral arrangement. Once you’ve confirmed that with your
checklist, you can begin planning and confirming your floral decorations
and centerpieces for the wedding.
Start at the beginning: the rehearsal dinner. You’ll most likely
want a floral centerpiece for the table. If it’s an extended table with
many family members, you may want to consider two centerpieces.
Presentation is everything. Next, you’ll want to make sure that you have
all of the flowers for your wedding reception. Some things to consider
are: the head table centerpiece, gift table centerpiece, buffet table
centerpiece, and bar centerpiece.
You may also want to place a floral arrangement on the table that
informs guests of their seating arrangements. In addition, some floral
ideas such as aisle runners and floral headpieces can be considered.
Believe it or not, many couples give ‘thank you’ floral arrangements to
their parents and out-of-town guests. It’s become a very modern tradition
that has been embraced by many young couples. Most importantly, don’t
forget to write down the number of centerpieces you will need to make a
gorgeous impression.
Article Source:
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Jen Carter is owner
of My Wedding Blog, a free wedding planner about
weddings. The above
article is found in our
wedding flowers
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