Ceremony florals: a wedding guide
Flowers for the vows dress the arch and the aisle. Some can move to the party after.
When couples book this
About 9 months before your wedding.
Still deciding the wedding
Your wishlist
Answer these before you meet anyone.
What floral style are you picturing?
What colors are you picturing?
A few words is plenty while shopping.
Which ceremony pieces are you dreaming of?
Comparing your options
What to ask each one
Which ceremony pieces?
How it’s usually priced
Usually priced per arrangement.
Possible extras: Delivery, setup & strike, Arch / structure rental.
Booked and settling details
What you settle once booked
Color palette & style
Are personal flowers (bouquets, boutonnieres) covered here, or by the reception florist?
Move pieces to the reception?
Delivery, setup & strike
Who clears the flowers at the end?
Who takes flowers home, and which ones?
Names and arrangements. Vases that belong to the florist usually stay — worth writing down which are which.
The week of the wedding
The day-of sheet
Confirm arrival, finish, who to call, access, a meal, and what is due.
Across the whole day
Choose which moments to include.
- Ceremony floral setup
- Move ceremony flowers to reception
For businesses
The brief a couple sends you has these sections:
- The ceremony
- Design
- Arrangements
- Full list
- Logistics
- Contacts