Wedding Flowers, Florists, Centerpieces, Bridal Bouquets Q&A

Wedding flowers: who gets boutonnieres and corsages?

My stepdaughter is getting married. Both sets of parents are divorced and remarried. What is the proper etiquette regarding boutonnieres and corsages? Her father is giving her away and the wedding is being held in the home of the groom's father and new wife. We are trying to keep the costs down on.... [Read more]

Major problem with fake silk Wedding flower bouquets.

I am planning on making all of the bouquets for my wedding flowers myself. I bought fake silk carnations and styroam cones. I wrapped the cone in ribbon (WHICH IS NOT WORKING AT ALL! Anyone know what I could be doing wrong?) But I wrapped it the best I could, and placed the flowers on it...I.... [Read more]

Silk Wedding Flowers

Dear Wedding Flowers, I'm sorry that you are feeling pressured. Traditionally the groom's parents are responsible for corsages, boutonnieres, and bride's bouquet for the wedding party, just the bridal party, which usually includes the ushers. As for the rehearsal dinner, usually the invited.... [Read more]

Matching bridal bouquet to wedding centerpieces.

My bridal bouquet will have calla lillies, babies breath, and mini roses. My bridesmaids will be carrying just calla lillies. Will having hydrangeas for the wedding reception centerpieces be okay? Must the bouquets and the centerpieces match? My colors for the wedding are a gentle purple, gentle.... [Read more]

Fall Wedding Flowers Bouquet

We are trying to keep our budget for the wedding to a minimum. I really want, for a fall wedding, a sunflower bouquet. For my portrait, I bought sunflowers from a local wholesaler, cut the stems and tied with raffia - it was the look I wanted, but halfway through the portrait shoot, the sunflowers.... [Read more]