This is a checklist of the types of flower arrangements generally presented on one of the biggest days of your life: your wedding day. But remember, because it is your big day, you may want to add or remove any of the items listed according to your preferences.

All of your arrangements will be delivered fresh to the location you request, clearly labeled so that there’s no confusion. We will also set most of them up for you.

There are fine differences in the colour or style of each bouquet, corsage, boutonniere or other arrangement. For example, the boutonnieres worn by the Groomsmen and Best Man may both traditionally be roses, but will most likely be in a different size or colour to differentiate their positions. The corsages worn by the Bridesmaids and Maid of Honour may also be different in this same way.

Confused? There’s no need to be. Let us know and we can clarify what each arrangement generally entails.

Bride’s Party
___Bridal bouquet
___Throw away bouquet (optional)
___Bridal headpiece (optional)
___Bridesmaid’s bouquets
___Different bouquet for maid of honor (optional)
___Other

Groom’s Party
___Groom’s boutonniere
___Groomsmen’s boutonnieres
___Different boutonniere for best man (optional)
___Other

Family
___Mother of the bride corsage
___Mother of the groom corsage
___Father of the groom boutonniere
___Father of the bride boutonniere
___Grandmothers corsages
___Grandfathers boutonnieres
___Godparents’ boutonnieres and corsages
___Other

Ceremony
___Flower girl headpiece
___Flower girl basket decorations
___Flower girl petals to toss – confetti
___Ring-bearer’s boutonniere
___2 central arrangements for the Altar
___Trellis or arch arrangements (optional – usually for outdoor weddings)
___Pew or chair decorations
___Candles
___Aisle Runner
___Corsages or boutonnieres for the organist or other musicians
___Other

Reception
___Entryway arrangements
___Centerpieces for each table
___Arrangement for head table (dais)
___Buffet/Food table decorations
___Bar decorations
___Flowers to decorate passed trays (talk to your caterer about what they’ll need)
___Cake decorations
___Arrangement for sign-in table (optional)
___Corsage or boutonniere for guest book attendant
___Corsage or boutonnieres for musicians

For the Guests
___Thank you bouquet for the Bride’s parents
___Thank you bouquet for the Groom’s parents
___Small bouquets for guests
___Other

Aside from the bride, there’s nothing more beautiful at a wedding than the arrangements of flowers that embellish the event. Remember, though the flowers are necessary to complete the occasion, they should not overwhelm everything else. After all, they aren’t the primary focus of the event!

Things to Consider

Indoors or Outdoors?
While the final decision is always yours, it helps to consider whether your wedding and/or reception is set to take place indoors or outdoors. Some flowers do not fare so well outside, particularly if they’re in the summer heat. A few great blooms that tend to last longer outdoors are well-hydrated daisies, roses and geraniums. Let us know about your preferences and we’ll help you create the perfect outdoor arrangements.

Your Style or Theme
Elegantly timeless or a modern trendsetter? Simple or Over the top? Everyone has an individual style.

Your style may also be determined by a theme, such as one that takes place in a beach setting, has a Victorian flair, or occurs on a holiday like Christmas.

Whatever the style or theme, with so many types of flowers available, we can embody yours with ease.

The Colour
Harmony. When it comes to colour, it’s all about how everything works together. Your selected blooms should compliment the colours of the features of their surroundings, traditionally the clothing worn by the bride, her bridesmaids, and even the flower girl.

But don’t think that you have to stick with a simple colour scheme. Blooms in the most dazzling multitude of shades can still be in harmony.

You may want to consider the season during which your wedding takes place as well. A palette of light pastels may be appropriate for the Spring, but probably wouldn’t as attractive as lush reds, deep greens and metallic shades in the Winter.

Help Us Help You
416-Florist.com is committed to making your vision a reality with personalized service and a high level of flexibility. But we know that sometimes it’s difficult to express what you envision. That’s why it may help to bring in pictures of what you like or anything else that you think may help. You can even show us a photo of your wedding dress and/or the attire of your wedding party so that we may compliment them with the right arrangements.

We’ll be readily available to discuss all of your options, whether it be related to the types of flowers, arrangements, other decorative items, and any budget restrictions you may have.

We are dedicated to providing you with a customized solution that fulfills your needs.

There are a number of different wedding bouquets for the bride, totaling over 10 depending on who you talk to (some people can be such sticklers about this stuff!) Didn’t know there were so many types? Well, weddings are, after all, one of the biggest rituals in our lives, so it comes to no surprise that there are so many different aspects and variations.

Here’s a list of bridal bouquets that are popularly used in Western weddings.

Arm Bouquet
If you’ve ever watched a beauty pageant, you’ll know what The look: old-fashioned. Think beauty-pageant winner: Long-stemmed flowers are cradled in the crook of the bride’s arm. Best for: retro-themed weddings.

Biedermeier Bouquet
Originating in Switzerland in the late 19th century, Biedermeier Bouquets have a very structured apperance. The stemmed flowers used are arranged to create a round shaped bouquet that is entirely symmetrical. If you want elegance, this is ideal.

Cascade Bouquet
Cascade Bouquets are quite the opposite of Biedermeier Bouquets. The flowers and greenery used in this arrangement gently flow downward, hence the name. It is one of the more extravagant bridal arrangements.

The Teardrop Bouquet is a variation of the Cascade, in which the flowers used do not flow as easily and are more stiffly arranged.

Composite Bouquet
The Composite Bouquet is a single bloom that has been created by a selection of petals and buds that have been wired or glued together, with or without foliage. This arrangement may require more time and money to create, but can indulge the bride since the creation of any bloom is possible (even one that doesn’t exist in nature).

Hand-Tied Bouquet
As their name implies, Hand-Tied Bouquets are flowers and foliage arrangements that have been bound together by hand. They may or may not have apparent structure, and are more often than not looser and more casual in appearance than their counterparts.

Nosegay Bouquet
This round bouquet is a tightly packed arrangement of blooms with stems that have been securely wrapped together with ribbon. The Nosegay Bouquet is one of the most popular bridal bouquets, along with their smaller relative, the Posy Bouquet.

Pomander Bouquet
The stems of the flowers in this bouquet are inserted into a ball-like base to create a unique arrangement. Sound hard to hold? The Pomander Bouquet is completed with a handle made of ribbon for the bride to hold, though it is more commonly held by flower girls.

Tussie-mussie Bouquet
This bouquet is a traditoinal one from Victorian times. The blooms are generally in a circular arrangement that have been bound together by hand. The stems are then placed into a cone-shaped holder (generally made of silver). Tussie-mussie can also be spelt tussy-mussy.