Wedding Flower Arrangements

Inspiration

As you begin searching for the perfect wedding flower arrangement for your wedding, you might need a little inspiration. There are several places you can turn.

• Begin by checking out all of the great wedding articles
• Next, look through as many wedding magazines and books as possible. Sure, you might be overwhelmed, but you'll find lots of great ideas.
• Create a folder with pictures and lists of Websites and local florists that feature your favorite wedding flower arrangements.
• Think back to the weddings you've attended. What stood out about the flower arrangements? What did you like or dislike. Make a few notes for your folder.
• Visit local florists and ask to see some of their wedding flower arrangements. Get some prices, and see how they fit into your wedding budget.

Wedding Style

Do you have a certain style? Not sure? No problem! Take your cues from your own wedding dress, bridesmaids' dresses, and other various decorations.

• Look at the colors you're using in your wedding. How can you echo those throughout the wedding flower arrangement?
• What textures does your wedding feature? Look at the wedding dress, bridesmaid's dresses, table linens, and even the wedding veil for more inspiration.
• Planning on wearing a few flowers in your hair? Be sure you repeat those blossoms somewhere in your flower arrangement for added emphasis and beauty.
• Are there any flowers which hold sentimental value for you? Maybe your mom or grandmother loved roses. Maybe you remember lilies as a child. If so, why not incorporate those lovely memories into your wedding flower arrangements?

Uses of Flowers

Just where can wedding flower arrangements be used? While of course everyone immediately thinks of the bride's bouquet, there are actually a variety of areas for wedding flowers.

• Bride's bouquet
• Bride's hair
• Bridesmaids' hair
• Groom's buttonhole
• Best man and usher's buttonholes
• Entrance decorations
• Sanctuary decorations
• Pulpit decorations
• Pew ends
• Pillar garlands
• Reception table decorations
• Gift table decorations
• Bride's table decorations
• Groom's table decorations
• Cake decorations

Wedding Flower Arrangement Choices

Once you've decided just how many arrangements you'll need for your wedding, it's time to decide how you want those arrangements designed. Feeling like you can do-it-yourself? Check out Save-On-Crafts for some easy wedding flower arrangement instructions. Looking for a new way to display a wedding centerpiece? Consider the following ideas:

• Vases-You can choose from silver-plated, pewter, pottery, crystal, or china, depending on the style you prefer.
• Topiaries-Instead of the traditional arrangement, you might want to try an exotic topiary as a change of pace.
• Candles and Flowers-Incorporate some lovely candles which echo the colors in your wedding theme.
• Glass or Crystal Dishes-These can hold a beautiful arrangement or a combination of floating candles and flowers.
• Balloons and Blossoms-Looking for a fun change? Try mixing a balloon bouquet with some colorful blossoms.