The decoration of the church should be discussed at the first meeting to find out what the church's policy is. Some churches will not allow wedding flowers to brought in and sometimes the church supplies the floral arrangements. Others will allow the couple to supply the flowers.
Often churches have regular helpers who arrange the flower displays and who will help display the churvh wedding flowers for a contribution to church funds. Because they are familiar with the Church they known what looks the most effective. This is a great help for the inexperienced flower arranger, particularly at this hectic time. Alternatively the wedding florist will arrange the displays.
When the church is hosting several weddings on the same day there will not be time to change the floral arrangements. The church can be decorated by the church wedding flower arrangers and cost divided amongst the couples. The Church flower decorators are usually available to discuss the type of arrangements with couples.
If couple have very specific ideas about the way they want to decorate the church it may be advisable to choose a less popular day, when theirs will be the only wedding taking place in the church.
If the couple or their family is decorating the church with wedding flowers, this is usually done the day before the wedding.
Locations for Wedding Flowers in the Church
- Lychgate
- Entrance
- Pew ends
- Isle ends
- Pulpit
- Window ledges
- Around font
- Columns
- Alter and chancel
- Alter steps
