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WEDDING DAY FLOWERS CHECKLIST

Flowers are a big part of wedding celebrations, and many times brides aren’t sure of what type of flowers are needed for their wedding.

We have put together a general checklist of flowers and arrangements that might be needed for your big day.  This checklist is not meant to be all-inclusive; it is meant as a guideline only.  Depending on your wedding budget and style of wedding you are having, you may need only a few items on this list or a vast majority.  Please feel free to print out this list to use for your convenience.

BRIDAL PARTY QUANTITY NEEDED
Brides Bouquet __________
Throw-away Bouquet __________
Maid/Matron of Honor Bouquet __________
Bridesmaids Bouquets __________
Flower Girl (flowers as applicable) __________
Grooms Boutonniere __________
Best Man Boutonniere __________
Groomsmen Boutonniere __________
Ushers Boutonniere __________
Ring Bearer Boutonniere (if applicable) __________
   
CORSAGES ** QUANTITY NEEDED
Bride’s Mother/Step-Mother __________
Groom’s Mother/Step-Mother __________
Bride’s Grandmother(s) __________
Groom’s Grandmother(s) __________
Godmother(s) __________
Personal Assistant(s) __________
Guest Book Attendant (if female) __________
Candle Lighters (if female) __________
Readers (if female) __________
Soloists (if female) __________
Other females you wish to honor __________
   
BOUTONNIERES QUANTITY NEEDED
Bride’s Father/Step-Father __________
Groom’s Father/Step-Father __________
Bride’s Grandfather(s) __________
Groom’s Grandfather(s) __________
Godfather(s) __________
Guest Book Attendant (if male) __________
Candle Lighters (if male) __________
Readers (if male) __________
Soloists (if male) __________
Other men you wish to honor __________
   
CEREMONY QUANTITY NEEDED
Alter Arrangements __________
Chuppah __________
Pew Bows __________
Main Entrance Arrangements __________
Other __________
   
RECEPTION QUANTITY NEEDED
Centerpieces – Head Table __________
Centerpieces – Guests Tables __________
Cake Table __________
For the Cake itself __________
Guestbook Table __________
Buffet Table __________
Gift Table __________
Rest Rooms __________
Place Card Table __________
Guestbook Table __________
Other __________
   
OTHER QUANTITY NEEDED
Floral Wreaths for hair __________
Single Flowers for hair __________
Rose Petals __________
Other __________

** Many women prefer a wrist corsage or a small bouquet as opposed to a pin-type corsage.  It might be a good idea to ask those people involved what their preferences are before ordering.