Develop a wedding floral plan

Such is the case with the floral arrangements, particularly when it comes to the more individual aspects of a floral plan. For instance, the following components must be considered:

• The bridal bouquet. It’s tradition for bridal bouquets to contain white or cream colored flowers such as stephanotis, roses, orchids, or lilies. Many bridal bouquets also include fillers like baby’s breath, some green or ivy and ribbons or additional accessories.

• Bouquets for attendants. Attendants’ bouquets should be identical, and it’s best to coordinate these bouquets with the attendants’ gowns. Only the maid of honor traditionally receives a slightly different bouquet, as it’s customary to give her one apart from the rest, though not significantly so.

• Boutonnieres for groomsmen and ushers. The guy’s side of the wedding also needs to be part in the floral plan. Worn in a buttonhole or lapel, a boutonniere should be on the left lapel and match a flower from the bridesmaids’ bouquet. The groom should also wear a boutonniere, though his should match a flower from the bride’s bouquet. When wearing boutonnieres, men should not wear additional accessories such as pocket squares.

• Flowers for special guests. Certain special guests, such as grandmothers and mothers, should receive corsages. While the corsages do not need to be identical, they should match the bridesmaids’ bouquets. It’s best to consult with a florist for a corsage color that matches all dresses, as typically the corsages must be ordered before the bride and groom know what their mothers, grandmothers and other special guests will be wearing. A corsage that goes with anything, therefore, is ideal. - (MS)