Wedding Ceremony Floral Ideas
The many details that go into planning a wedding ceremony can sometimes be overwhelming. While choosing flowers may seem like a simple detail, there are many options to consider. Most couples must make choices according to their budget, but there other factors to consider when planning the floral arrangements for your ceremony. Taking size, style and season into consideration will help you plan the ideal arrangements for ceremony and come in on budget.
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Take the Venue into Account
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When planning the floral arrangements for your wedding ceremony, the venue can be an important factor. If you are having your ceremony in a church or synagogue that features impressive architecture, you may not want to use too many floral arrangements that may detract from the venue itself. In a larger venue, a few larger floral displays may serve as better accent pieces than many smaller arrangements, which may not stand out in a large space. In addition, be sure to check with the venue to see if there are any rules about the types or quantity of floral arrangements that are allowed or where they may be placed.
Try Pedestal Arrangements for a Civil Ceremony
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For couples who are marrying in a civil ceremony, floral arrangements can be an integral part of the ceremony's decor since the venue likely was not designed with a wedding in mind. Hotel ballrooms and catering halls are often rather bland and non-descript, so flowers can help brighten the space and make it suitable for your special day. Pedestal arrangements are especially effective because they are large and can make a dramatic impact in most venues. Consider placing a pedestal arrangement on either side of the spot where you will exchange your vows to give the area a formal look. Pedestal arrangements also work well at the venue's entrance to greet guests as they enter the room. For religious ceremonies, pedestal arrangements can serve as lovely accent pieces on the altar.
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Add Garlands for a Romantic Look
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While pew-end flowers are a given at most wedding ceremonies, adding garlands to your venue can give your ceremony a romantic look. Consider placing garlands over the entrance to the venue as well as over the altar if you are having your ceremony in a church. If your venue features columns, you can wind garlands around them for an even more dramatic look. Adding ribbons to flower garlands in colors that match your bridal party's dresses can be a nice touch.
Use Seasonal Flowers
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Wedding costs can quickly add up, so most couples look for ways to save money where they can. While placing a few more expensive flowers such as orchids, roses or lilies in your bouquet adds a special touch, using seasonal flowers for the ceremony arrangements may be friendlier to your budget. In addition to saving money, seasonal flowers can help give your wedding a more festive look as well, such as using tulips in the spring or poinsettias in the winter.
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