Here's some things you will want to know when we meet!
1) where you're getting married, 2) who is in your wedding party, and 3) what you'll all be wearing. Bring pictures and fabric swatches to give a sense of your desired style and color scheme. To determine what items to order, figure out who needs flowers and the places that need to be decorated, and use this list as a guide. desired style places that need to be decorated, and use this list as guide.
(from Brides.com)
- Reception Arrangement -One per table is standard.
Importance: Essentia
- Bridal Bouquet - Keep proportion in mind— a petite bride looks silly wielding a giant four–pounder. Importance: Essential
- Groom's Boutonniere & the rest of the menfolk—groomsmen, ushers, dads, grandpas, and ring bearers–need one, too (usually a simplified version of the groom's). Importance: Essential
- Wrist Corsage - Moms will need one, and grandmas will need a pared–down version. Pinned–on styles ruin clothes and look très dated. Importance: Essential
- Bridesmaid Bouquet - Everyone can carry the same flowers, different blooms in the same color family, or bouquets that make a unique statement. Importance: Essential
- Flower Girl Basket The little ladies usually wear a floral wreath or headband, and will need petals to scatter (two to three roses should suffice). Importance: Recommended
- Ceremony Decorations Your ceremony space will dictate whether you need altar arrangements, a chuppah, and/or pew decorations. The design of, and flowers used in, these items are determined by budget. Importance: Essential
- Cocktail Hour Arrangement Can be small; display on the bar and/or atop a handful of tables. Importance: Recommended
- Sideline Arrangement
Display these on the guest book sign–in table, the escort–card table, in the ladies' lounge, and in any other spot you'd like to spruce up.
Importance: Nice touch, but not critical