Brides Bouquet
The bridal bouquet is one of the most important elements of the bride's attire and deserves special attention. Start by selecting the color and shape of the bouquet. The bridal bouquet should be carried low enough so that all the intricate details of your gown are visible.

There are many colors, scents, sizes, shapes and styles of bouquets to choose from. Popular styles are the cascade, cluster, contemporary and hand-tied garden bouquets. The traditional bridal bouquet is made of white flowers. Stephanotis, gardenias, white roses, orchids and lilies of the valley are popular choices for an all-white bouquet. If you prefer a colorful bouquet, you may want to consider using roses, tulips, stock, peonies, freesia and gerber daisies, which come in a wide range of colors.

Using scented flowers in your bouquet will evoke memories of your wedding day whenever you smell them in the future. Popular fragrant flowers for bouquets are gardenias, freesia, stephanotis, bouvardia, and narcissus.

Select flowers that are in season to assure availability. Your flowers should complement the season, your gown, your color scheme, your attendants' attire, and the style and formality of your wedding. If you have a favorite flower, build your bouquet around it and include it in all your arrangements.

Some flowers carry centuries of symbolism. Consider stephanotis - tradition regards it as the bridal good-luck flower! Pimpernel signifies change; white flowers radiate innocence; forget-me-nots indicate true love; and ivy stands for friendship, fidelity, and matrimony - the three essentials for a happy marriage.
Whatever flowers you select, final arrangements should be made well in advance of your wedding date to insure availability.

Price Range: From €80.00


Tossing The Bouquet
If you want to preserve your bridal bouquet, consider having your florist make a smaller, less expensive bouquet specifically for tossing. This will be the bouquet you toss to your single, female friends toward the end of the reception. Tradition has it that the woman who catches the bouquet is the next to be married.

Price Range: From €40.00


Maid Of Honour
The maid of honor's bouquet can be somewhat larger or of a different color than the rest of the bridesmaids' bouquets.
This will help to set her apart from the others.

Price Range: From €50.00


Bridesmaid Bouquets
The bridesmaids' bouquets should complement the bridal bouquet but are generally smaller in size. The size and color should coordinate with the bridesmaids' dresses and the overall style of the wedding. Bridesmaids' bouquets are usually identical.To personalize your bridesmaids' bouquets, insert a different flower in each of their bouquets. Choose a bouquet style (cascade, cluster, contemporary, hand-tied) that compliments the formality of your wedding and the height of your
attendants. If your bridesmaids will be wearing floral print dresses, select flowers that complement the floral print. You can have your attendants carry a single-stemmed rose, lily or other suitable flower for an elegant look that also saves money.

Price Range: From €50.00


Other Family Members Flowers
The groom is responsible for providing flowers for his mother, the bride's mother, and the grandmothers and are generally present to them during the speeches.
The groom may order flowers that can be pinned to a pocketbook or worn around a wrist. He should ask which style the women prefer, and if a particular color is needed to coordinate with their dresses. The groom may also want to consider ordering corsages for other close family members, such as sisters and aunts. This will add a little to your floral expenses, but will make these female family members feel even more included in your wedding and will let guests know that they are related to the bride and groom.

Price Range: From €7.00


Grooms Boutonierre
The groom wears his boutonniere on the left lapel, nearest to his heart. Boutonnieres are generally a single blossom such as a rosebud, stephanotis, freesia or a miniature carnation. If a rosebud is used for the wedding party, have the groom wear two rosebuds, or add a sprig of baby's breath to differentiate him from the groomsmen. Consider using a small cluster of flowers instead of a single bloom for the groom's boutonniere.

Price Range: From €9.00


Ushers & Other Family Members Boutonierres
The groom gives each man in his wedding party a boutonniere to wear on his left lapel. The ring bearer may or may not wear a boutonniere, depending on his outfit. Generally, a single blossom such as a rosebud, freesia, or miniature carnation is used as a boutonniere. The groom should also consider buying boutonnieres
for other close family members such as fathers, grandfathers and brothers. This will add a little to your floral expenses, but will make these male family members feel more included in your wedding and will let guests know that they are related to the bride and groom.

Price Range: From €7.00


Church Flowers

Main Alter
The purpose of flowers at the main altar is to direct the guests' visual attention toward the front of the church and to the bridal couple. Therefore, they must be seen by guests seated in the back. The flowers for the ceremony site can be as elaborate or as simple as you wish. Some churches are ornate enough and don't need extra flowers. Too many arrangements would get lost in the architectural splendor.

Select a few dramatic showpieces that will complement the existing decor. Be sure to ask if there are any restrictions on flowers at the church. Remember, decorations should be determined by the size and style of the building, the formality of the wedding, the preferences of the bride, the cost, and the regulations of the particular site.

Price Range: From €60.00


Aisle Pews
Flowers, candles or ribbons are often used to mark the aisle pews and add color. A cluster of flowers, a cascade of greens, or a cascade of flowers and ribbons are all popular choices. Candles with adorning greenery add an elegant touch. Use hardy flowers that can tolerate being handled as pew ornaments. To save money, decorate only the reserved family pews. Or decorate every second or third pew.

Price Range: From €5.00


Reception Site
Flowers add beauty, fragrance and color to your reception. Flowers for the reception, like everything else, should fit your style and color scheme. Flowers can help transform a stark reception hall into a warm, inviting and colorful room. Consider renting indoor plants or small trees to give your reception a garden-like atmosphere. Decorate them with twinkle lights to achieve a magical effect. You can save money by taking flowers from the ceremony to the reception site for decorations.
However, you must coordinate this move carefully to avoid having your guests arrive at an undecorated reception room. Use greenery rather than flowers to fill large areas. Trees and garlands of ivy can give a dramatic impact for less money.

Price Range: From €60.00


Head Tables
The head table is where the wedding party will sit during the reception. This important table should be decorated with a larger or more dramatic centerpiece than the guest tables. Consider using a different color or style of arrangement to set the head table apart from the other tables. Avoid using highly fragrant flowers on tables where food is being served or eaten, as their fragrance may conflict with other aromas.

Price Range: From €40.00


Guests Tables
At a reception where guests are seated, a small flower arrangement may be placed on each table. The arrangements should complement the table linens and the size of the table, and should be kept low enough so as not to hinder conversation among guests seated across from each other. To keep the cost down and for less formal receptions, use small potted flower plants placed in white baskets, and give later as gifts. Or place a wreath of greenery entwined with colored ribbon in the center of each table. Use a different colored ribbon at each table and assign your guests to tables by ribbon color instead of number.

Price Range: From €5.00

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