Your wedding flowers set the tone for your entire celebration. From the bridal bouquet to table centrepieces, flowers bring colour, fragrance, and beauty to your special day. Here's our complete guide to planning your wedding flowers. ## Start with Your Vision Before meeting with a florist, gather inspiration: - Create a Pinterest board - Save Instagram posts - Collect magazine cuttings - Note colour palettes you love But remember: your florist is there to help translate your vision into reality. Come with ideas, but stay open to suggestions based on seasonality and budget. ## Key Floral Elements ### Bridal Bouquet The centrepiece of your wedding flowers. Popular styles include: - **Hand-tied:** Loose, natural, and romantic - **Cascading:** Dramatic and trailing - **Posy:** Compact and rounded - **Pageant:** Long-stemmed and elegant ### Bridesmaid Bouquets Usually smaller versions of the bridal bouquet, or complementary designs in coordinating colours. ### Buttonholes & Corsages For the groom, groomsmen, fathers, and sometimes mothers. These should complement the bridal bouquet. ### Ceremony Flowers - Altar arrangements - Aisle decorations - Arch or chuppah flowers - Pew ends ### Reception Flowers - Table centrepieces - Head table arrangements - Bar decorations - Cake flowers ## Seasonal Considerations **Spring:** Tulips, peonies, ranunculus, lilac, cherry blossom **Summer:** Roses, dahlias, sunflowers, delphiniums, sweet peas **Autumn:** Chrysanthemums, amaranthus, berries, autumn foliage **Winter:** Amaryllis, anemones, hellebores, evergreen foliage Choosing seasonal flowers ensures the freshest blooms at the best prices. ## Budget Planning Wedding flowers typically account for 8-10% of your total budget. Factors affecting cost: - Flower types (imported vs. local, exotic vs. common) - Arrangement size and complexity - Number of pieces needed - Season and availability **Money-saving tips:** - Choose in-season flowers - Repurpose ceremony flowers for the reception - Use greenery to add volume without cost - Consider statement pieces over numerous small arrangements ## The Consultation Process At Kearney's Gardens, our wedding consultations include: 1. Discussion of your vision, colours, and style 2. Venue visit (if possible) 3. Seasonal flower recommendations 4. Quote preparation 5. Booking confirmation with deposit 6. Final details 4-6 weeks before the wedding ## Our Wedding Services - Bridal bouquets & bridesmaid flowers - Buttonholes & corsages - Ceremony decorations - Reception centrepieces - Cake flowers - Flower crowns - Petal confetti - Delivery & setup ## Book Your Consultation We recommend booking your wedding florist 6-12 months in advance, especially for peak season weddings (May-September). Contact us at hello@kearneysgardens.ie or call +353 1 234 5678 to arrange your free consultation. We can't wait to help create the flowers for your perfect day!