Compact and lovely
Photo courtesy of Melissa Liew

Often when one speaks of weddings, the first thing that comes to mind is the bridal gown. Many would say that wedding flowers come a close second. Somehow, flowers, perhaps more than any other element of a wedding, create the visual impact that brings to mind a sense of romanticism and love.

A combination of colours
Photo courtesy of Melissa Liew

At the very least, flowers take the form of the following at any wedding :

• Bridal bouquet.
  
  
• Groom's corsage.
  
  
• Bridesmaids' posies.
  
  
• Groomsmen's corsages.
  
  
• Flower girl's basket.
  
  
• Ring bearer's corsage.
  
  
• Corsages for the rest of the bridal party.

Those fortunate enough to have larger budgets can consider the following as well :

• Ceremony venue décor.
  
  
• Banquet venue décor.
  
  
• Table centrepieces.
  
  
• Wedding car décor.

A Jag
Photo courtesy of Rain Florist

Centrepieces
Photo by kidchan studio, courtesy of Nupts & Such

Confetti
Photo courtesy of Ever After

Here are a few issues to think over when considering floral themes :

• Local blooms vs imported blooms.
  
  
• Single floral type vs multiple varieties.
  
  
• A dominant colour vs several colours.
  
  
• Strong colours vs soft colours.
  
  
• Flower-focus vs foliage-focus.

Dramatic red
Photo courtesy of My Wedding Photographer

Simple use of orchids
Photo courtesy of Events Wizard

When meeting with floral designers, you should perhaps pose some of these questions :

• What is their design philosophy?
  
  
• Who from their team will be handling your wedding and if there are photos of his or her work to view?
  
  
• Will the designer be dedicated to your event exclusively on your wedding day?
  
  
• What flowers will they recommend vis-a-vis seasonality?
  
  
• What are the latest trends in floral design?
  
  
• Is delivery included in the charges or do you have to collect?
  
  
• Have they done weddings at your ceremony and banquet venues?

A creative interpretation
Photo courtesy of Melissa Liew

Tip : Do not be afraid to discuss budgets with floral designers, no matter how small you think your budget may be. However, do be realistic and work within your means.