Budget Top Tips

Church (Ceremony) Flowers

Unless you have a generous budget, remember that the ceremony will only last around 30 minutes & all eyes will be on the bridal couple. My suggestion is the following ‘IMPORTANCE RANKING LIST’ for ceremony flowers

Pedestal arrangement opposite the pulpit
Aisle flowers (single flower or ‘pew-end’ arrangements - these can be staggered)
Entrance porch
Lych-gate
Font
Fresh flower confetti cones (check church/venue policy on this!)
Window arrangements
The Altar

Flowers form a beautiful back-drop to the ceremony (aisle & pulpit) & any photographs that will be taken (aisle, pulpit & entrance porch/lychgate), so that’s how to decide where flowers ought to go!... SIMPLES!

Blues & Purples

Be careful of using these colours in old churches – due to poor light levels & ‘back-lighting’ from high windows, these colours can appear almost black. I suggest going for pastel shades & adding cream and/or lime green to avoid this.

It makes sense to relocate (re-use) the pedestal arrangement to the reception venue – BUT often churches expect you to leave the flowers in the church!!! & remember to organise the logistics in terms of moving a large flower arrangement that won’t fit in a Ford Fiesta!

Reception / Wedding Breakfast Flowers

Why 65% of the budget for wedding flowers? … because this is where flowers really do their work! Flowers create ‘the look’, atmosphere & ambience and against the standard backdrop of white-decked tables, this is where you and your guests will be WOWED!... that’s why!

Tall or Low Tables

Tall table flowers may initially seem a little OTT, but take note of the size of the room and the height of ceilings. If the flowers are visible when the room is full of people, it means they are really doing their job. Low flower designs also fulfill the brief, but will easily disappear among all the guests. Half tall & half low is an effective solution.

A Mix Of Designs

With table numbers of 6 or more, why not add interest by having a mix of designs (continuation in flower choice and colour will tie everything together) – this will add to a more relaxed atmosphere and can help in balancing out the budget!

Mirrors & Candles

A great way of maximising impact & atmosphere: candlelight + flowers + reflections = pure romance! Do check with the venue – some do not allow ‘naked’ flames.

Change of Colour Scheme for the Reception

Remember, the ceremony is the formal aspect of a wedding – the reception is the celebration, so you can change the colour scheme to create the perfect atmosphere & get the party started!