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When you think of wedding flowers your mind probably goes straight to the bride’s bouquet. But floral arrangements of all sorts can be used to brighten up the whole event. From buttonholes to centrepieces, here’s what you need to know…

Trust the pros

When it comes to flowers professional florists are your best bet for achieving what you want. Get in touch with your florist of choice ASAP – pandemic postponements mean they’ll be in high demand. Sharing your colour scheme, materials and venue info will help them create the perfect flowers for you. A lot of their websites will have online forms or you can call them to chat through your ideas.

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Think about which flowers you love and talk to your florist about all the small details – your budget, any minimum costs (especially relevant at the mometn with smaller weddings), delivery and set-up options to name a few.

Your bouquet will be with you all day so think about size – definitely don’t want to be weighed down! Will your bridal party need bouquets too? How about floral baskets if you're having flower girls?

Transform your venue

Florists are like magicians when it comes to bringing your venue to life. And it may be possible to use your ceremony flowers again in the reception space – a great way to cut costs! Think about eye-catching centrepieces and stunning aisle décor, too. Take advantage of flowers for those extra little details. Pick out some of the blooms used in your bouquet and add them to your cake or make corsages for the mothers of the happy couple.

Floral trends

• Dried flowers: Pinterest is packed with dried flower inspo – popular due to its longevity. The rustic textures would be a great addition to your autumn/winter wedding. • Greenery: If florals aren’t your thing, why not explore other greenery? Eucalyptus, grasses and ferns are striking, and you can mix in some colour with berries – a lovely buttonhole option, too.

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• Go big: Your wedding is finally happening so go all out with the flowers! Think cascading bouquets and wildflower centrepieces.

Small guest list but big décor! • Floral arches: Picture exchanging vows under a gorgeous floral archway adorned with greenery and bright flowers – so romantic! • Old school faves: Classic flowers have stood the test of time for a reason.

It’s all about personal taste, but you can’t go wrong with roses, tulips or calla lilies. • Artificial: Silk and paper flowers are being picked more and more often for weddings. They won’t wilt, tend to be cheaper and are easier to colour match. Added bonus: they’re perfect for allergy sufferers! ♥