Starting your wedding planning might feel a bit like you’re scrolling through a never-ending feed of pretty (and not-so-pretty) inspo pics. So, if you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re definitely not the only one. Before you start pulling together your wedding vision board, it’s super important to know what you’re actually looking for. Don’t worry, that’s what we’re here for!
Flowers at a wedding are a vivid, timeless way to breathe life into your special day and pay tribute to cherished loved ones. From the show-stopping bouquet accompanying you down the aisle to the gorgeous arrangements on your reception tables and the blooms held by your nearest and dearest, each flower has its own story to tell in the tapestry of your love. Wondering how to weave your favorite flowers into your celebration? Here at Marco Island Weddings, we’re excited to offer you a wedding flower cheat sheet to integrate flowers into every part of your wedding day.
Flowers Bring the Vibes
Fresh blooms have a way of elevating the atmosphere of your wedding. Whether your theme is a 1920s Speakeasy, a French Countryside adventure, or a deep dive into Boho style, fresh blooms are the perfect way to breathe life into your celebration. They add character to every nook, showcase your personal flair, and make the vibe of your venue sheer sophistication.
Who Gets Flowers?
The quick answer? Pretty much everyone! This includes your wedding party, your parents, and all your favorite people (and pets!) who helped make your big day a reality. Yes, even your adorable fur baby can be celebrated with their own special bloom.
Brides
Naturally, a bouquet is a must-have for any bride as she makes her way down the aisle! Beyond the classic bouquet, think about adding some floral touches to your hairstyle or opting for a flower crown to showcase your bohemian side. Also, if a bouquet toss is on your reception agenda, remember to ask for a second one designed for tossing. This way, you can keep your main bridal bouquet intact and display it as a lovely keepsake in your home.
Grooms
A chic boutonniere adds the perfect touch to a groom’s ensemble, showing that flowers aren’t just for brides. Men have a variety of wearable floral options to highlight their personal style, ranging from floral pocket squares to elaborate lapel arrangements!
Wedding Party
Your wedding party will typically have small versions of your bridal bouquet or boutonniere, or they might sport a fresh, trendy floral design. Opting for flowers that mirror or beautifully contrast with yours, they’ll be a gorgeous sight as they accompany you.
Flower Girls (of Course!)
Every flower girl imagines walking down the aisle, basket in hand, sprinkling petals to pave the way for the bride’s big entry. Adorning them with fresh flowers for their hair, delicate floral crowns, or petite bouquets can give these adorable little ones the spotlight for their own magical moment.
Ring Bearers
Don’t overlook the ring bearers! These adorable little gents can join the floral festivities, too, with boutonnieres that let everyone know they’re a key part of the wedding team.
Mothers & Grandmothers
Your mothers and grandmothers definitely deserve special love during your wedding, so include some heartfelt tributes to them throughout the festivities. Presenting them with corsages or small bouquets that complement the day’s vibe is a lovely gesture to celebrate these important women in your life. After all, our family matriarchs are our rocks!
Fathers & Grandfathers
Craft unique boutonnieres for the remarkable men in your life – yes, that means your fathers and grandfathers. It’s a stylish and modern approach to show appreciation and love for the family patriarchs during the celebration.
Special Recognitions
Your personal flower selections may include other folks who’ve significantly impacted your wedding and life overall, like godparents, the dear friend or family member serving as your officiant, and potentially your sweet pet if they’re part of the ceremony. For those who have passed on but are with you in spirit, consider preparing a unique floral tribute to place on a seat reserved in their memory.
Where to Incorporate Flowers in Your Ceremony?
From your breathtaking entry to the tender exchange of vows, flowers serve as your beautiful backdrop, accents, and bold statement pieces, resulting in a setting that radiates sheer gorgeousness. Consider including these blooms to add that extra level of charm to your ceremony.
Welcome Flowers
Make a memorable first impression with a vibrant floral display that hints at the beauty to come. These can range from delicate accents on a welcome sign featuring your names to grand floral arrangements that frame the entryway to your venue.
Aisle Markers
Adorn the aisle to the altar with flowers that match your wedding theme, infusing each step with romance and vibrant hues. Whether nestled around candles or lanterns, affixed to chairs, or presented in stylish vases along the path, these floral details enhance the setting with charm and character.
Wedding Arch
Your wedding arch, arbor, pergola, or chuppah will be the focal point of many photographs taken at your venue. This is where you’ll exchange vows, capturing everyone’s attention. Collaborate with your florist on a stunning, memorable design that will leave a lasting impression!
Unity Florals
Unity flowers are a meaningful way to bring florals into your ceremony, representing the merging of two paths and the start of your life together as a couple. Options range from an arrangement set on the unity table to the heartfelt gesture of gifting bouquets to your new family members or even joining individual flowers to form a single, shared bouquet.
Where to Display Flowers at Your Reception?
Every table, each corner, and all the memorable spaces of your reception should be adorned with fresh flowers. This includes gorgeous table centerpieces and picture-perfect spots designed for guests to selfie and snap. Naturally, there are several essential spots we suggest highlighting.
Entrance
Like the welcoming blooms at your ceremony, entrance arrangements are a sweet way to greet your guests. You can either give a second life to the floral designs used earlier or craft unique arrangements specifically for this area. Entrance flowers amp up the ambiance of your reception as soon as your guests step into the venue!
Head Table or Sweetheart Table
Flowers are the key to spotlighting this table. Opt for lavish centerpieces or luxurious floral table runners to ensure these tables capture everyone’s gaze at your reception. Consider having vases filled with water ready to showcase the bridal and bridesmaids’ bouquets. And, for those choosing a sweetheart table, ask about reusing your ceremony arch or flower wall to create a gorgeous backdrop for the happy couple.
Guest Tables
Centerpieces provide a prime chance to showcase your unique style and breathe life into your wedding theme. Whether you opt for grand and tall, lush and low, or a mix, these floral arrangements will no doubt spark lively chats at the dinner table.
Specialty Tables: Guest Book Tables, Memory Tables, Gift/Card Tables
Incorporate small floral arrangements to accentuate additional key tables like those for your guest book, photos of you and your partner or family, and the gift and card collection area. The aim is to emphasize these spots and blend them with the wedding’s theme. This approach helps maintain a consistent atmosphere throughout the venue, not just where the meals are served.
Cakes!
Beyond decorating your cake table with delicious treats and vibrant flowers, personalize your cake with floral accents that reflect your unique taste. Collaborate with your florist and baker to create the perfect wedding cake, featuring blooms that either elegantly drape down, beautifully adorn each layer, or serve a sleek, minimalist vibe.
Bars & Buffet Tables
And on the topic of deliciousness, if there’s room, why not place flowers on bars and buffet tables to elevate sophistication? Adorn these spots for refreshments and appetizers with sweet floral decorations that add a lush element, encouraging guests to enjoy their favorite beverages and delicious treats.
Lounges & Rest Areas
Including lounges and rest areas in your wedding reception decor is a savvy idea. Use flowers to craft cozy, welcoming spots that invite your guests to unwind and recharge, encouraging them to return to the dance floor with renewed energy. Don’t forget to add some calming floral touches to the restrooms, making the atmosphere tranquil and lush for guests as they take a moment to freshen up.
Grand Exit
Your wedding exit is the finale of your special day! Get ready for your memorable departure by giving out petals or flowers for guests to throw. Or, set up a beautiful floral arch for you to pass under as you leave — maybe even stepping into a flower-adorned getaway car!
Other Considerations
Flowers play a big role on your wedding day, but their charm isn’t limited to just that one event. You can weave a floral theme through all related occasions, from the proposal to the after-wedding brunch. Adding blooms is a whimsical way to enhance each moment of your love journey.
Engagements
Create an unforgettable backdrop for your proposal with a luxe arrangement that reflects the depth of your love, allowing the moment to match the gravity of the question at hand. Whether it’s a trail of petals, a lavish bouquet for her, or a dapper corsage for him, there’s no shortage of ways to let your love bloom.
Engagement Parties
Celebrate your engagement by adorning your party venue with lively centerpieces that mirror the love between you and your partner. Greet your guests with these colorful displays to celebrate the happy news, setting a tone of joy from the moment they arrive.
Wedding Showers
Ensure the wedding shower is filled with affection and excitement! Use vibrant floral arrangements that spill elegantly across tables and fill the room, enveloping the bride-to-be in an atmosphere of warmth and anticipation. As a special touch, include custom flowers for the bride, her mother, and the bridesmaids.
Bachelor & Bachelorette Parties
No matter the location or style of your celebration, flowers can enhance it! Suspended from the ceiling of your Airbnb, as stunning table centerpieces, or delicately floating in the pool — these are just some ways to incorporate fresh blooms. And for a touch of whimsy, introduce wearable florals such as floral crowns and boutonnieres to bring a lively vibe to your bachelor or bachelorette festivities.
Rehearsals
As the event that often begins your wedding weekend festivities, your rehearsal dinner should be adorned with fresh flowers. Use sophisticated floral arrangements on the tables to establish the ambiance for your upcoming wedding day.
Post-Wedding Brunches
Keep the joy of your wedding going into the next day with vibrant, joyful blossoms at your after-wedding brunch. As you and your guests revel in the afterglow, the presence of flowers will enhance every blissed-out moment.
Honeymoons
Add a sprinkle of floral enchantment to your honeymoon retreat with rose petals strewn across the bed or a welcome bouquet awaiting you. These gentle, romantic gestures elevate the first days of your wedded bliss, making every moment seem dreamlike.
Vow Renewals
Embrace the classic beauty of flowers when you renew your vows, crafting a space that mirrors the profound and lasting essence of your bond. It’s a sweet tribute to your shared journey that ensures the occasion is as unforgettable as the depth of your love.
Fill your wedding day with the vibrancy of flowers that animate each moment, turning your photos into vivid stories of love and happiness. A celebration adorned with laughter, love, and bright blooms is truly memorable, so contact us at Marco Island Weddings to bring this vision to life.
