Wedding Flowers

The most obvious flowers of the day are carried by the Bride and Bridesmaids, but they are not the only flowers required for the day. The men in the bridal party, including the Father of the Bride and Page Boys, all require a buttonhole flower that complements or matches the bouquets. Other men can also be given a buttonhole, such as Grandfathers or Brothers the couple wish to acknowledge. Note, the buttonhole flowers should be pointing upwards. Mothers of the couple need a corsage. The corsage doesn't have to match the bridal flowers so check colours with their dress selections. Men traditionally wear their buttonholes on their left lapel whilst women have theirs on the right.

Flower girls may or may not need flowers; it depends on what the bride chooses. Some flower girls carry a basket of flowers or a bouquet, others scatter petals, and some carry another memento such as wedding teddy bears, ribbon arrangements, cherubs or even a wedding dream catcher. It may also be the Flower Girl who carries the ring cushion or bear if there is no Page Boy.

Other flower requirements depend on the setting and style of the wedding. Flower arrangements are commonly placed in the church and reception room, but these may be supplied for the Bride or be replaced by other decorating features. Flowers may also be placed at the end of the front few pews for family in a church wedding. Tables at the reception may have a floral centrepiece supplied by the Bride or by the reception centre. The bouquets of Bride and attendants often adorn the Bridal table and tables for events such as registry signing and cake cutting.