Wedding reception flowers

To start planning your wedding reception flowers, you will also have to consider your church flowers and bouquets, as everything must match or blend at least. You may have a particular flower in mind to use, but first make sure that this flower is available to use at the time of year you are getting married. If the flowers you want are not available, you can always have them created out of silk which can also double as gifts for the guests and you can keep one as a memento of your special day. 

The wedding reception flowers along with your other flowers can all be arranged for you by the many professional florists in your area, but if you want to cut costs and make your wedding more personal, you can order in bulk from a wholesaler and design them yourself. You can find plenty of places online that show you how to design big flower arrangements and will give you tips about bouquets as well, like using wax to seal the stems of lilies. 

The first thing that you need to do when designing your wedding reception flowers is to decide on the colors that you will use. You do not have to stick to suggested colors or even the colors of your wedding. You can combine any colors of flowers because flowers give off light in such a way that will not cause ugly clashes like fabrics would. Reds, pinks, and oranges can all be used in one bouquet. It will create the perfect autumn or sunset arrangement, and you will brighten up a winter wedding or give the needed bursts of color to an outdoor garden wedding.

There are different types of arrangements that can be used for wedding reception flowers. The first and most obvious of them is the table arrangements. Traditionally, the main table will have a long arrangement lying across the front with each of the guest’s tables having small round ones in the centre. You can also use long candle or flower stands to make it easier for people to talk at your wedding and have the flowers overhanging. This will add elegance to your wedding reception venue. Together with draping and candles, the wedding reception flowers will give an enchanting atmosphere to a night time wedding, and you can use more flowers for other areas of your venue. 

Wedding reception flowers can be used to decorate window sills, fireplaces, to hang from ceilings, and to create dramatic entrances on stands. Another popular place to use wedding reception flowers is on a bridal arch that the guests will walk through as they enter the venue. The different types of arrangements can also create different effects, like hanging arrangements and twirling vines will give the venue a medieval feel, and small posies with sparkles or beaded items will create a stunning fantasy princess feeling. Every girl dreams of being a princess on her wedding day, and by designing her own wedding reception flowers and bouquets, she will put the essence of herself into this important part of her special wedding day.   

Sometimes wedding reception flowers can be simple, yet breathtaking, or intricate and stunning, so put your own creativity into it and do not let anyone tell you that two flowers don’t go, or that two colors don’t match. This is the only time that you can splash out and do your own thing. Add extra bits and pieces to make it your own, like little fairy charms, sprayed leaves, or jeweled twigs.

You can get inspiration from books or wedding websites that will offer hints and show you galleries to give you ideas about your wedding reception flowers. Also, do your research as to which flowers are available and which ones will work. Look at plenty of pictures and visit a florist if necessary to see the actual flowers up close. Remember that you can have as little or as many flowers and arrangements as you want. Don’t think it is wrong if you only want one large main table bunch, and single flowers for each guests’ table. It is your wedding so decorate it as you wish.