Floral and Decorative Checklist
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Use this as a guide to better prepare yourself before meeting with your florist.

Listed below are most of the different aspects that could perhaps be needed to complete your wedding day.

Bridal bouquet:

Bridesmaid's bouquets:
Maid or Matron of Honor:

European hand-tied with stems exposed or without * gardeney * compact stems wrapped with ribbon * bouquet in tussie mussie holder * and cascading.

Flowers for Hair:

Floral or greenery wreath * small flowers tucked in hair * fresh flowers on barretts.

Flowergirl:
Junior Bridesmaid:

Miniature bouquet * basket filled with fresh flowers * basket filled with rosepetals to throw (check with church first!) * pompadour * garland * flower necklace.

Tossing bouquet:

Smaller version of bride's or bridesmaid's bouquet. Great used at guest book table resting in a vase of water.

Boutonniere's for men:

Groom, Best Man, Groomsmen, Ushers, Ringbearer, Fathers, Grandfathers, Vocalist, Reader, Officiant, Godparent, etc.

*great flowers to use: stephanotis * freesia * delphinium * rose * mini calla lily.

Ringbearer:

Fresh flowers on pillow.

Flower for women:

Mothers, Grandmothers, Servers, Guest Book Attendants, Vocalist, etc.

*Traditionally, pin-on corsages are used here. Although, make sure take a look at other options; long stem flowers tied together with ribbon * miniature bouquet * small bouquet in a tussie mussie holder * wrist corsage to pin onto her purse.

Large Centerpiece(s):

Could be in shades of whites or colors complementing the bridesmaid's flowers. Flowers should be large so they can be seen from a distance.

Column Rental or Centerpieces:

Greenery garlands wrapped around column.

Candleabras:
Unity Candle:

Could be decorated with greenery or greenery with flowers.

Pew Decorations:

Greenery with ribbon * floral arrangements * tall candle.

Presentation Flowers:

Single flower given to the mothers.

Guest Book Table:

Floral arrangement * candleabra * tossing bouquet in vase of water.

Windows in Church:

Candles with greenery or flowers.

Food Table(s):

Large, showy arrangement in rental urn * combinations of candles and flowers * array of candles.

Dining Tables:

Tall with flowers and candles overhead * low floral arrangements * candle configurations. (Your florist should have many different examples to choose from. The price ranges will vary, as well as size and styles.)

Mantles:

Floral arrangements * candles * wreath * bridesmaid's bouquets in vases.

Bridal Cake Table:

Candleabras or votive candles * fresh flowers on the cake and or greenery and rose petals.

Groom's Cake:

Looks great with fresh greenery. Even rose petals or fresh fruit added is wonderful.

Archways and Gazebo's:

Great for cake table or ceremony backdrops. Can be decorated with fresh greenery, or greenery with fresh flowers.

Consider using candles hanging from the trees * candle stakes lining a walkway * wreaths of fresh greenery and or flowers on the doors * greenery draping over entrance.

Often times, the floral centerpieces for the rehearsal dinner coordinate with the flowers for the wedding, setting the stage for the day ahead.