Wedding Wednesday - Flowers Part 2 (who gets them)

Last week I started a two-part Wedding Wednesday series on flowers and tackled 3 things to consider for picking them out.  This week I'm continuing the series with who should get flowers and giving you a preview of what I picked out for our wedding flowers!

After picking out flowers, I can see how they can get to be a huge wedding expense!  The 3 areas to consider are personal flowers, ceremony flowers, and reception decor.  

{Personal Flowers}

Bride's bouquet

Bridesmaids bouquet

Groom's boutonniere

Groomsmen/usher boutonniere

Corsages for moms/grandmothers

Flower girl flowers

Ring bearer boutonniere

Other boutonniere's & corsages

Tossing bouquet

{Ceremony Flowers}

Aisle runner

Pew decorations

Alter arrangements

Tossing petals

Candles

{Reception Flowers}

Entranceway arrangement

Bride & Groom chair decorations

Reception centerpieces

Cake decor

Whew!  That's a lot of flowers to consider!  If you're working on a budget, like we are, you may have to pick and choose who gets flowers.  I gave this some serious thought during a phone conversation with my mom and here is what we came up with for who will be getting flowers at our wedding....

The Bride (aka Me)

The Bridesmaids

Grandpa's & Grandmas

Cake

Toss bouquet

As you noticed, we left a lot of things & people off the list.  Here is our rationale...

The groom and groomsman aren't wearing suits so we don't really care to pin flowers to their shirts.  Plus the groom didn't really want to wear a flower.  If you've looked around, you've probably noticed that it is becoming less common for the guys to wear flowers.

Everyone should know who the parents are! :) The mom's will be wearing fancy dresses anyhow and if the groom and groomsman aren't getting flowers, it probably doesn't make sense for the dad's to wear flowers.

We aren't going to put flowers on the alter either.  This is the most expensive arrangement and people may or may not see it.  Plus, someone has to be responsible for  moving it from the church to reception.  These flowers are traditionally in memory of the deceased.  I have another idea for that...

We are still doing flowers for grandpas and grandmas.  There is tradition that grandparents look forward to and they deserve to stand out during this special day.  Especially since celebrations like this are what keep them kicking!

I come for a family of crafty, stylish ladies so we can handle the reception centerpieces.

Finally, here is a sneak-peek at my wedding flowers!

{For the Bride}

Washed pink roses

{For the Bridesmaids}

Mini green hydrangea bouquets

Happy Planning!

Linking up with Southern Lovely for Show and Share #77!