Wedding Flowers: Petal Perfection

Dazzling displays in your flowers is one of the most important and beautiful elements of your wedding day. You want your bouquets to complement the outfits without overpowering them, the boutonnières to add that final touch and the centerpieces to finish off your beautiful wedding reception theme.

When you do choose your florist make sure you bring pictures – from magazine, websites, other weddings you've attended – to give them a better idea of the overall look you are going for. Whether it be minimalist modern or traditional elegance, your florist and you will be working hard on getting the "petal perfection" you want for your special day.

Some great trends we're seeing is to decorate bouquets with elegant ribbon, pearls, stones and all other types of great design elements. These can complement your hair, your jewellery, whatever you want! Personal accents like silk ribbon and beaded pins allow you to have that personal touch on your flowers.

When thinking about your budget, remember that seasonal flowers are always a “cheaper” choice. Ask your florist about what types of flowers will be in season at the time of your wedding. Flowers that are out of season can cost a lot more, and your florist should be able to make some excellent substitution recommendations if the flowers you want aren't in your budget.

Make all the necessary arrangements with your florist for delivery of your flowers on the big day. They may not have access to your ceremony and/or reception site early, so you want to make sure all of those details are taken care of. Get written permission and the key to your site if need be.

Don't forget to make a list of all the flowers you will need for the big day. We've put together a starter list for you:

• Bride's bouquets
• Bridesmaids bouquets
• Flower girl (corsage, bouquet or loose petals)
• Groom's boutonniere
• Groomsmen's boutonnieres
• Ringbearer's boutonniere
• Corsages for moms, grandmas, and any other special women for your wedding day
• Boutonnieres for dads, grandpas and any other special men
• Ushers (boutonnieres or corsages)
• Table centerpieces
• Unity candle/sand ceremony piece

You want your wedding floral designs to make a statement – about you and your fiancé, your wedding theme and the overall feel of the day. By working with your chosen florist and getting everything set up beforehand, you can alleviate some of that wedding day stress knowing the design element is taken care of and just the way you wanted!