Wedding Flower Guide
There’s no better way to put it – planning a wedding can be stressful. From the guest list to the catering, there are hundreds of decisions you’ll need to make to ensure your big day goes off without a hitch. However, the more you prepare, the better off you’ll be. At B Floral, we believe that knowledge is power. The more you know, the more comfortable you’ll feel making each and every wedding decision. Wedding flowers are no exception. While choosing your wedding flowers can be a fun and exciting experience, it can also be overwhelming. We sat down with our design team to create a guide of all the types of wedding flower arrangements to help you head into the wedding design process with all the information you need.
Wedding Table Centerpieces
If you’re doing a seated wedding reception, it’s likely you’ll have tables that need decorating! This is where wedding table centerpieces come in to play. Table centerpieces can come in a variety of shapes a sizes – from large cascading arrangements to long and low subtle arrangements. Table centerpieces often set the tone for the whole wedding reception design.
Wedding Cocktail Arrangements
Wedding cocktail arrangements help tie a room together. They are typically smaller sized arrangements place at every cocktail table. Cocktail arrangements often complement the table centerpieces and are often smaller more compact versions of the wedding centerpieces.
Bar Arrangements for Weddings
Everyone knows that one of the best parts of a wedding is the open bar! Bar arrangements help to dress up the bar areas – where guests are likely to spend a lot of their time. Bar arrangements are typically tall arrangements that complement the centerpiece arrangements in a more structured way. Bar arrangement are usually placed in taller, vertical vases as to not take up too much space on the bar.
Statement Floral Arrangements for Your Wedding
If you’re looking to make a statement at your wedding reception, consider a statement floral arrangement. Statement pieces often stand alone and serve as an anchor to a space. Large vases with branched or feathering elements are a great way to make a statement – even in large event spaces.
Hanging Installations for Weddings
The modern bride knows that the key to a memorable wedding is to create an experience. One way to create an experience your guests will remember is through the décor. Hanging installations, like floral chandeliers are a surefire way to grab guests’ attention and add dimension to the room.
Wedding Flower Walls
Strike a pose and incorporate this popular wedding flower trend: the flower wall! Flower walls have become increasingly in demand over the last few years and have made a lasting impression on the wedding industry. Whether you use a flower wall at the end of your aisle during your ceremony, or place one at the entrance to your reception, flower walls can create a lasting impression at any wedding.
Floral Arch for Wedding Ceremony
Perfect for a ceremony or reception entry way, a wedding arch creates a symbol of strength. A wedding arch can come in a variety of ways – from full greenery arches to lush flower arches – do not underestimate the beauty of an arch installation.
Floral Table Runner
Often used on large rectangular tables, floral runners help to tie large tabletops together through design. Flower table runners can be fully of fresh blooms or stick to plain greenery. Depending on your preferences, table runners can be simple with just a few sprigs of greenery or lush and full of luxe flowers like peonies and ranunculus.
Bridal Party Flowers
Wedding flowers don’t stop at the reception hall. You can ‘think outside the vase’ when considering flowers for your bridal party. There are a variety of flower combinations that are great for carrying – and wearing!
Bridesmaid Bouquets
From the bridal bouquet to the bridesmaid’s bouquets, there are several stylistic options when creating bouquets for your wedding party. A bouquet is a collection of flowers, typically tied with a ribbon or other fastener that is meant for carrying.
Types of bridal bouquets
Cascading bouquets
A cascading bridal bouquet incorporates flowers that create a flowing ‘waterfall’ of florals. A cascading bouquet typically uses flowers like Phalaenopsis orchids, Stephanotis, and ivy to create a cascading appearance.
Mono-floral bouquets
Mono-floral bouquets use the same type of flower throughout the bouquet. Mono-floral bouquets are great if you’re looking for a simple, classic bouquet.
Monochromatic bouquet
A monochromatic bouquet uses the same color floral throughout the bouquet. This type of bouquet can use multiple flower types as long as the color of each flower type is the same.
Round bouquet
Traditional with clean lines, a round bouquet is usually a compact bouquet with varying types of flowers. The name comes from the structure of the bouquet which is round and neat.
Crescent bouquet
Fuller in the middle, branching out to either side, a crescent bouquet is great for a bride looking for a touch of whimsy. Crescent bouquets have a cascading look on either side of the center and can be created with a variety of flowers.
Flower Crowns and headpieces
A more ethereal wedding calls for an added whimsical touch. Lately, we’re seeing bridal parties skew from the typical bridal bouquet and opt for a flower crown or floral headpiece instead. Have your bridal party embrace their inner hippie and don a fresh flower crown.
Floral Jewelry
While flower crowns make for a gorgeous wearable option for a bridal party, it might not be in the style of your wedding theme. Another great wearable fresh flower option is floral jewelry. From fresh floral cuffs and bracelets to succulent earrings and preserved flower necklaces, floral jewelry can elevate your bridal party outfits and give your group a matching look.
Boutonnieres
Traditionally, the men in a wedding bridal party will wear matching boutonnieres to complement the bridal party bouquets. A boutonniere is a spray of flowers worn on the chest of a men’s suit. Wedding boutonnieres can be fastened with pins or magnetic strips.
Contact B Floral to Create the Wedding of Your Dreams
Whether you’re having a large wedding reception or a small intimate micro-wedding, gathering all the information before planning your event will help you save time and money! Eliminate the stress of picking your wedding flowers by knowing the types of flowers and arrangements prior to meeting with your florist. Contact us today for all of your wedding design needs.