Wedding Planning

Planning Your Wedding Flowers and Decorations

As far as your wedding flowers and decorations are concerned, the key to managing a look that works, actually comes down to the planning. As there aren't any rules about wedding flowers, it's actually totally about what the couple, well chiefly the bride, would like and can afford. Decorating alternatives are restrained only by your imagination and even outrageous floral projects can be constructed to fit almost any budget, if you are prepared to explore the many choices and ideas that are available.

From d-i-y systems to using silk flower arrangements that could even be hired for the occasion, organising your wedding flowers is a good deal of fun. Asking your bridal party should help bring forth ideas you might not have considered and also, helping the bride is one of their duties so why not? You could practically forget about the groom, though. The most he will likely care about is that you stay inside the amount that has been budgeted.

You'll want to give yourself lots of time, so start organising the wedding flowers around 6 months prior to the wedding date. The flowers are one of those things you will need to think about when you're selecting the wedding attire as almost all brides would like the floral arrangements to match the color scheme and theme of the wedding. Bridal magazines have lots of photographs of bouquets so that is a great place to check for ideas. Also consider the varieties of flowers that will be in season at the time of the wedding. Selecting flowers that are easily available is a way to keep expenses in check.

As well as boutonnières and bouquets for the wedding party, you can as well make flowers and decorations a part of the wedding ceremony and reception. Pew bows, arrangements for the altar, head table, cake table and gift table, and also as centerpieces for all the guest tables need to be thought about. These will unquestionably add to your expenses, but they are also areas where you can truly get creative.

If cost-control is a big issue, why not have the bridal bouquets do double-duty as head table decorations or maybe the gift table or cake table? When the formal pictures are concluded, nobody will be carrying their bouquets with them anyway. Alternatively why not use cheaper balloons or candles as centrepieces? Pew bows are simple to make, even for 'craft-challenged' brides. A further thought is to add more 'filler' to your flower arrangements by employing more greenery, babies'-breath and tulle.

As you can see, it actually is all in the planning. When you've got the wedding flowers and decorations sorted out, you only need to find a florist able to turn your ideas into reality. It is important to choose a florist early, because there are limits to what even the best florist can make. Check over the contract carefully prior to signing, to ensure the number and type of arrangements, including the flowers being used, are distinctly defined, together with delivery details. Make records of the deposit amount and determine the payment schedule.