Wedding Flower Checklist

January 7th, 2010 | by admin |

You think you’ve thought of everything, but it’s always better to be safe than sorry. Weddings, although they’re meant to be joyous, can often be very stressful. Here’s some advice: make checklists. Although it may seem a tad ‘corny,’ a wedding checklist can provide you with peace of mind. You won’t have to wonder if everything’s been taken care of. You’ll be able to use each checklist as a confirmation.

One of the most important wedding checklists is a wedding flower checklist. Consider your bouquets. Make sure you have the following bouquets: Brides bouquet, bride’s toss-away bouquet, bridesmaids bouquets, Maid of Honor’s bouquet, and the flower girl’s bouquet or floral basket. While this may sound like a lot to consider AND arrange, we’ve only just begun!

Corsages are required for the bride’s mother, the groom’s mother, and the grandmothers of both the bride and groom. Well the ladies are taken care of, but what about the men? Do all the gentlemen have a boutonniere? It’s tradition for the groom, the groom’s best man, the ushers, ring bearer, the fathers (of the bride and groom), and both grandfathers to wear floral boutonniere’s to the wedding ceremony. Typically, the colors of these flowers coincide with the corsages worn by the ladies.

Finally, everyone in your immediate family and wedding party should have some sort of floral arrangement. Once you’ve confirmed that with your checklist, you can begin planning and confirming your floral decorations and centerpieces for the wedding.

Start at the beginning: the rehearsal dinner. You’ll most likely want a floral centerpiece for the table. If it’s an extended table with many family members, you may want to consider two centerpieces. Presentation is everything. Next, you’ll want to make sure that you have all of the flowers for your wedding reception. Some things to consider are: the head table centerpiece, gift table centerpiece, buffet table centerpiece, and bar centerpiece.

You may also want to place a floral arrangement on the table that informs guests of their seating arrangements. In addition, some floral ideas such as aisle runners and floral headpieces can be considered. Believe it or not, many couples give ‘thank you’ floral arrangements to their parents and out-of-town guests. It’s become a very modern tradition that has been embraced by many young couples. Most importantly, don’t forget to write down the number of centerpieces you will need to make a gorgeous impression.

Jen Carter
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  1. 9 Responses to “Wedding Flower Checklist”

  2. By Anii on Jan 7, 2010 | Reply

    What should be on a wedding checklist?
    i’m trying to organize a wedding, and i’ve got quite a few things down that i need. Things like flowers, cake ideas, dresses for myself and the bride’s maids…but that’s fairly basic. It would be great if i could get some suggestions on what else to consider, right down to the details, the nitty gritty. Thinking about it, i don’t have that long, and it’s starting to get a big overwhelming. Any ideas on how to, first of all, calm myself as well as my partner, then create a full, well thought out plan are more than welcome!

  3. By markos m on Jan 7, 2010 | Reply

    The Bride and Groom should top the list, just in case one of them forgets that his or her marriage is taking place.
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  4. By askemeyaskeyou on Jan 7, 2010 | Reply

    1. tuxes (fiance and groomsmen)
    2. place to get married
    3. your dress
    4. bridesmaid dresses
    5. RINGS
    6. cake
    7. someone to marry you (priest, minister…etc.)
    8. place to have a reception
    9. decorations for reception
    10.people to be in your wedding/wedding party
    11.DJ/band to play at your reception
    12.hotel rooms for your wedding party, and anyone else from out of town who wants to stay??
    13.food for the reception
    14.your hair, nail appointments??
    15.songs for the wedding??
    16.INVITATIONS
    17.maybe a slide show of pics of you/your fiance/you guys together??
    18.a wedding toast??

    I hope I didn’t forget anything…Good luck :)
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  5. By weddrev on Jan 7, 2010 | Reply

    http://www.todays-weddings.com/planning/checklists/12month.php
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    Cincinnati wedding minister

  6. By dlopdis2 on Jan 7, 2010 | Reply

    Ha!! do i have the answer for you and you can thank my wife for this. If you need help getting things organized and need some type of a calender or check off list then everything that you’ll need from seating to a plan of action can be found at theknot.com its what my wife and i used to make sure we didnt forget anything. The other thing i wanted to say was make sure that there is someone at your wedding that is telling you what you have to do. From its time to take particular pics to its time to cut the cake. Usally the DJ stays on top of things but you might want to make the person who is hosting the event (Reception manager) is on hand to tell you two what do next.
    GOOD LUCK!
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    theknot.com

  7. By johnsredgloves on Jan 7, 2010 | Reply

    My wedding planner guide has a list of reminders in it that were very helpful for my own wedding. There are a lot of things on here that I probably would have never thought of on my own:

    1. Have small flower arrangements at bride’s home for pictures before the ceremony.

    2. Leave a sticky note at the front door, before leaving for the ceremony reminding you of gloves, pocketbooks, bouquets, etc.

    3. Are there special seats for special people? Tell the ushers.

    4. How many lights do you want for the ceremony (if indoors)

    5. When the bride and bridal party arrive for the ceremony, do you want the doors in the rear closed while everyone gets organized? (for an indoor ceremony)

    6. Do you want windows opened or closed? (if indoors)

    7. Do you want fans on? (If indoors)

    8. Who will signal the organist that the ceremony is about to start?

    9. Do you want the doors at the rear of the church or hall to remain opened or closed during the ceremony? If closed, who will open them before recessional?

    10. Should someone bring rice or rose petals?

    11. Assign someone to check out reception and see that all flowers and cake have been delivered and place cards set out.

    12. Give a list to the photographer of special group photos you want (families, classmates, etc.)

    13. If you want centerpieces taken home, have someone pass word along.

    14. Make every attempt to be on time.

    15. Find a special friend to assist with all the above.
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  8. By Christines256 on Jan 7, 2010 | Reply

    No one on here can give you an actual list, even a small wedding can be overwhelming.

    Trust me on this:

    Go to Barnes & Noble or Books a Million, theres a wedding planning section. Theres a lot of wedding planning guide books that have everything you could possibly need to know, everything down to a detailed checklist month by month. In case you have a hard time trying to decide, mine is "Easy Wdding Planner Organizer & Keepsake" by weddingsolutions.com. Its awesome. Good luck!
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  9. By Jake Gordon on Jan 7, 2010 | Reply

    You’re a very pretty lady.

    The groom must be extremely lucky.
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  10. By multicolored_rapunzel on Jan 7, 2010 | Reply

    There is a website that is created by people who wrote several wedding planner books.

    weddingchannel.com

    You register (free) with your date, etc, and it will provide a monthly checklist of things that should be completed.

    It also provides a personalized budget, and a guest list manager. It’s awesome, because you can do everything on the pc.
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