The petals foretold, “He loves you!” and because you adore him too, you just said “Yes!” Now, it’s again time to ask those flowers some important questions. Will wedding flowers play a central role in crafting your wedding theme?  Do you want simply a lush, scented arrangement of wedding flowers here and there? What colors do you want to hold in your bouquet?

The seasonality of wedding flowers might even inspire the answer to the major pieces of this event planning puzzle—wedding date, theme and wedding color schemes. Start by mapping out a rough budget and use this list of considerations to help plant the seed in your own garden of ideas.

Popular Picks
Have you always had a design in mind for the flowers for your big day? Of the many varieties to choose from, roses, calla lilies, hyacinth, lily of the valley, cymbidium orchids, stephanotis and gardenias rank highest among wedding flowers. Orange blossoms and bachelor’s buttons are traditional wedding flowers, and are great for a vintage theme. Baby's breath, hydrangea and chrysanthemums make fantastic filler flowers. Berries, decorative seed pods, twigs and ivy add an earthy touch. Select flowers according to colors, style and size to match other wedding theme ideas.

Scented Significance
Which flowers say “I do” to you? Have flowers played a meaningful role in your relationship with your fiancé? Choose a flower that reminds you of your first date. The style of floral arrangements communicates your personality as a couple, from chaotic bunches of wildflowers to sharply contrasting exotic blooms. In the Victorian era, bouquets relayed hidden messages between lovers and friends. Look into the meaning of each flower, perhaps to spell out a romantic poem.

Picture Perfect Placement
How many wedding flowers do you envision? A typical order for a florist includes more than a dozen types of arrangements. Decide what’s necessary for you by prioritizing these floral categories: bridal bouquet; “throw-away” bouquet; maid of honor and bridesmaid bouquets; boutonnieres for the groom, groomsmen and fathers; corsages for mothers. Don't forget smaller details such as embellishments for the ring bearer and flower girl plus her petals, altar décor, aisle décor, reception hall décor, table centerpieces, wedding car décor, hair decorations, cake decorations and edible flowers and other way-finding arrangements.

Pleasure and Comfort
Are there any health considerations for your party? Find out if anyone suffers severely from hay fever or other allergies, especially those loved ones handling the bouquets. You might save the day by thinking of the comfort and safety of your wedding party and guests. You want those edible flowers in your chic, seasonal salad to cause wows not woes. Be aware of bee allergies too, especially if planning an outside wedding.

Environmentally Friendly Flowers
Want to make your wedding bells ring righteously with nature? Locally-grown, seasonal flowers have a smaller carbon footprint, using fewer resources to raise them and having shorter distances to travel. Show a nearby florist or farm your patronage to boost local business economy. Ask for sustainable farm-raised flowers; pesticides used in crops not intended for food can be shockingly uncontrolled. Reduce the number of cut flowers by using potted plants that can also double as a living take-home token for guests, avoiding waste. Options with softer environmental impact often save money, too.

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