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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 planning 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.
About the author:
Jen Carter is owner of My Wedding Blog, a free wedding planning
guide all about weddings. The following article can be found in
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