Bridal Bouquets and Wedding Flowers

Knowing which flowers to choose when planning your wedding, can be a challenging task, so it is best to do some homework before you meet with your florist.

Are Flowers and Bouquets Important at My Wedding?

The simple answer is yes. Since the dawn of time, flowers have been known to have an effect on people in varying ways, and at your wedding it is no different.

Flowers not only signify the time of year you are getting married, but also are indicative of the region. For example in Queensland you will have access to more tropical flowers and bouquets all year round, whereas in the southern states of Australia, the types of floral arrangements that will be available will be much different.

The scent of your flowers and bouquets at your wedding will once again an affect on your guests in varying ways. Try to select floral arrangements that compliment both your wedding dress and bridesmaid dresses, as well as your jewellery, makeup and even hairstyles.

Also try to add some individuality to your floral arrangements and bouquets, and be sure to talk to a variety of florists to get some ideas. Consider matching your flowers with either you or your partner's birthstone colour, favourite colour, or even eye colour.

How Do I KNow If a Florist is Reputable?

Firstly, you should find out if your selected florist has arranged flowers for weddings previously, and if they have any testimonials, photo albums, and real life samples of their creative floral work.

You may also want to find out if they have any weddings coming up, so that you can take a sneak-peek of their floral arrangements, to see how they look and fit into a real wedding.

Where Can I Find Reputable Wedding Florists?

There are a number of excellent sources online for finding a suitable and reputable wedding florist. One of the great resources on the Internet is Smart Bride, who offer over thousands of high quality wedding suppliers.

You will find their wedding flower catalogue of particular interest, which you can browse online.

Online floral arrangements and bridal bouquet catalogue

Are there any traditions associated with Wedding Flowers?

Yes, in recent times it has become tradition for western brides and bridesmaids to carry a posy or bridal bouquet, for the processional (entrance to the ceremony) and also for the bridal party entrance at the wedding reception.

The mothers of the bride and groom will often wear a corsage, which consists of a small bouquet of flowers pinned to either their bodice or suit lapel.

It is also traditional for the groom, groomsmen and best man to wear a boutonniere in the lapel of their suit jacket. A boutonniere traditionally consists of a single rose or bud (originally pushed though the button hole of a jacket), hence it's name (which is derived from French) means 'button'.

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