Wedding Flower Checklist

Most brides will opt to have some sort of floral arrangement on their wedding day, even if they decide against flowers for their centrepieces, they’ll still need to consider using flowers for their bouquet, boutonnieres and wedding cake. We’ve compiled a simple list of flowers that you might need for your wedding day, take this list with you when you meet your florist to make sure you remember everything.

Bridal Party Flowers

• Brides Bouquet
• Throw bouquet
• Bouquets for Maid/Matron of Honour
• Bridesmaids bouquets
• Flower Girl Baskets
• Flower Girl wreath
• Boutonniere for Groom
• Boutonnieres for Best Man
• Boutonnieres for Groomsmen
• Boutonnieres for Ushers
• Ring Bearer boutonniere

Use your own discretion when it comes to the boutonnieres and corsages, as not everyone mentioned below has to have flowers.

Corsages

When deciding on corsages, make sure to find out if the relevant person would prefer a wrist corsage or even a small hand held posy. Some women prefer wrist corsages as it doesn’t damage their clothing when pinned on.

• Bride's mother or step-mother
• Groom's mother or step-mother
• Bride's grandmother(s)
• Groom's grandmother(s)
• Godmother(s)
• Female reader(s)
• Female soloist(s)
• Female Minister or Pastor
• Any other special women you would like to acknowledge

Boutonnieres

• Father of the bride or bride’s step-father
• Father of the groom or groom’s step-father
• Groom's grandfather(s)
• Bride's grandfather(s)
• Godfather(s)
• Male reader(s)
• Male soloist(s)
• Male Minister or Pastor
• Drivers of the bridal party cars
• Any other special men you would like to acknowledge

Flowers for the Wedding Ceremony

• Entrance to church or chapel
• Wedding isle (such as rose petals)
• Flower arrangements in front of the church or chapel
• Flower arrangement for the unity candle table
• Flower arrangement for the registry table
• Church Pew décor
• Flower arrangement on the alter (if allowed)
• Wedding Arch decor (if applicable)
• Flower arrangement next to the piano or organ

Flowers for the Wedding Reception

• Centrepieces for the head table
• Centrepieces for the guest tables
• Cake Table
• Flowers for cake
• Guest Book Table or Stand
• Buffet Table(s) (if applicable)
• Other Food Tables
• Gift Table
• Flowers for the bathrooms
• Flowers for the seating arrangement table (if applicable)
• Free-Standing Arrangements
• Chair décor
• Flowers for napkins (if using flowers for décor)