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Savilles Florist, July 13 2024

The Ultimate Wedding Flower Checklist: From Ceremony to Reception


Planning wedding flowers can be overwhelming with so many details to consider. This ultimate wedding flower checklist will help you cover all the bases, ensuring that no floral element is overlooked on your big day.

Wedding Flower Checklist

Personal Flowers:

Bridal Bouquet: The centerpiece of the bride’s floral arrangements.

Bridesmaids’ Bouquets: Smaller versions of the bridal bouquet for each bridesmaid.

Boutonnieres: Floral accents for the groom, groomsmen, fathers, and grandfathers. We also offer pocket squares which have been on trend.

Corsages: Floral wristlets or pins for mothers, grandmothers, and other special guests.

Flower Girl Basket: A basket filled with petals for the flower girl to scatter. You can also opt for a flower crown or smaller bouquet as well.

Ceremony Flowers:

Altar Arrangements: Large arrangements that frame the altar or ceremony space.

Aisle Decor: Flowers or petals lining the aisle, which can include pew decorations, lanterns, or potted plants.

Arch: Floral decorations for the structure under which the couple will exchange vows.

Welcome Sign Decor: Floral accents to adorn the entrance sign or welcome area.

Unity Ceremony Flowers: Small arrangements for the unity candle or other unity ceremony elements.

Reception Flowers:

Centerpieces: Floral arrangements for each table at the reception.

Sweetheart Table Decor: Special floral arrangement for the couple’s table.

Cake Flowers: Fresh flowers to decorate the wedding cake.

Head Table Flowers: Arrangements for the bridal party’s table.

Guest Book Table Flowers: A small arrangement for the guest book or gift table.

Lounge Area Flowers: Floral accents for any lounge or cocktail areas.

Additional Floral Accents:

Chair Decor: Flowers or greenery for the backs of the couple’s chairs.

Flower Wall: Decorative Boxwood Wall with Flowers added to top for the perfect photo spot

Toss Bouquet: brides toss their bouquet over their shoulders and into a group of single women. Whoever catches the bouquet is supposedly next to walk down the aisle.

Signage Decor: Floral touches for various signs, such as direction signs or table numbers.

Bathroom Arrangements: Small floral arrangements for the restrooms.

Send-Off Flowers: Petals or small bouquets for the couple’s send-off.

Having a comprehensive wedding flower checklist ensures that every detail is covered, from the ceremony to the reception. This guide will help you plan and organize your floral needs, making your wedding day beautifully cohesive and stress-free. Ready to start planning your wedding with Savilles Florist? Click here to book your initial consult.

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