Flowers & Decorations

Blooming gorgeous

Flowers are a huge part of your wedding planning. The bride usually has a bouquet, bridesmaids have posies, the groom and ushers buttonholes and the reception will feature flowers throughout.

If you go for seasonal blooms you are guaranteed longer lasting flowers and they also tend to be less expensive. Talk to your florist about what is in season and which types of flowers go well together.

Flowers are said to have meanings. Below are a few of the main ones.

Calla lily - Magnificent beauty
Freesia - Innocence
Ivy - Wedded love, fidelity
White lily - Virginity and purity
Orange blossom - Eternal love
Orchid - Love
Pink rose - Perfect happiness
White rose - Charm and innocence
Red rose - Love and desire
Tulip - Love and passion

Flowers that need to be co-ordinated are the bridesmaids’ posies with the buttonholes and the bride's bouquet needs to pick up on the theme of the other flowers.

Decorations and table settings

You can be as adventurous and unique with your table settings and decorations as you wish. It is best to stick to a theme or a group of colours, which keeps the occasion looking smart and well thought out. You can scatter confetti on the tables, candles, sweets, gifts, favours even small bottles of champagne and trees.

Traditionally favours were sugared almonds that were given to guests as a thank you for sharing the day with the couple. Nowadays you can give the guests whatever you like, such as fortune cookies, CDs, handmade chocolates and flowers. For a personal touch you and your partner could make them up yourselves, selecting each one with a specific guest in mind. You can also contact a company that specialises in favours and explain what you would like.