Petals for your perfect day
Flowers showcase the beauty and pageantry of the natural world. Ralph Waldo Emerson said,“ The earth laughs in flowers,” and Lady Bird Johnson is quoted as saying,“ Where flowers bloom, so does hope.” Flowers are inextricably tied to some of the most important events in a person’ s life. Flowers wish people well, console those who are mourning, and symbolize love and affection.
Flowers are an essential component of wedding day celebrations. Flowers symbolize love, fertility and new beginnings. According to The Knot 2025 Real Weddings Study, the average cost of wedding flowers in 2025 was $ 2,723, which serves as a testament to how important flowers can be on these special days. Flowers are incorporated into many facets of a wedding. Couples planning their weddings can give thought to the many ways flowers can enhance this special day.
Bouquets
Wedding bouquets are some of the first arrangements people think of when planning a wedding. Historically, wedding bouquets contained herbs that were designed to ward off evil spirits. Today, one is much more likely to find a gathering of many beautiful flowers tied at the stems with ribbon. Bridesmaids carry bouquets as well, and flower girls toss flower petals along the aisle during the processional. Bouquets typically coordinate to the theme of the wedding and the color scheme. A bride’ s bouquet tends to be similar in design to her bridesmaids’ but may feature more muted colored blooms to complement her gown.
Boutonnieres and corsages
Boutonnieres and corsages are customarily bestowed upon wedding party members and the parents of the happy couple. They also may be gifted to additional special people attending the wedding, such as grandparents or other guests of honor.
Altar arrangements
Floral decorations also may be placed around or near the altar for the wedding ceremony. Jewish celebrants may
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