Some like the extravagant lavish and ornate flower arrangements. I prefer something more simple. Flowers are so expensive in Australia. We are hoping to visit the wholesale flower market at Flemington and make our own bouquets and floral arrangements. The colour scheme will be dependent on the bridesmaid dress colours so that everything looks visually stunning. People use ivy as a cheaper alternative. The trick will be knowing what blooms will be in season to match the dresses and the colour theme of the wedding!
Flower components to think about:
* Bride and bridesmaid bouquets
* Buttonholes for groom and groomsmen
* Corsages or buttonholes for bride and groom's fathers
* Flower hairpieces
* Rose petal confetti
* Floral arrangements for the ceremony and any topiary bushes
* Floral centrepiece arrangements for the reception (We may just have flowers on the bridal table since we're having an asian banquet)
* Fresh blooms for wedding cake (we probably won't have fresh flowers on our cake)
Timeline planning for wedding flowers
SIX MONTHS
* Once you've got your gown sorted, choose the bouquet design you want in consideration of your dress, wedding colour theme, bridesmaids' gowns, time of year and location
* Decide on quantity of bouquets and floral arrangements you would like to order (I'm tossing between having and not having floral centrepieces at the reception)
* Search for a florist, ask to see their portfolios and ensure you get along with them (We're making our own)
* Bring fabric swatches, stationary samples and the chosen cake design so that the florist can understand your theme and wedding style
* Compare quotes and get the best deal
TWO WEEKS
* Call your florist and confirm the delivery time, date and address for the bouquets. Confirms setup location, time and date for ceremony and reception decorations
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