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Wedding Flower Checklist
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Think about every wedding that you've ever been to and you can probably remember
seeing hundreds of flowers. Flowers are an essential part of a wedding and it is
critical that you plan your floral needs out properly. Be careful that you don't
forget to order any of the flowers that you need. Here's a cheat sheet:
Bridal Bouquet
Throwing Bouquet for the Bride
Special Bouquet for the Maid of Honor
Bouquets for the Bridesmaids
Groom's Boutonniere
Boutonnieres for Best Man and Groomsmen
Boutonnieres for Fathers of the Bride and Groom (and Perhaps the Grandfathers)
Corsages for Mothers/Grandmothers of the Bride and Groom
Boutonniere for Ring Bearer (if there is one)
Flower Basket full of Petals or Bouquet for Flower Girl
Ceremony Arrangements
Arrangement for Guest Book Table
Centerpieces for Reception Tables
More Elaborate Centerpiece for Head Table
Flowers or Petals for Cake Table
Seasonal Flower Guide
So, you're trying to plan that big wedding on a budget—you're not alone there!
Weddings are expensive and you have a lot of things to pay for so you shouldn't
have to worry about paying an arm and a leg for wedding flowers. Want a good
wedding flower idea that will help save you some cash? If you choose flowers
that are in season they will be guaranteed fresh and they will be readily
available (this will make them less expensive). Here is a great guide on the
types of flowers available during each season of the year and the colors they
come in:
Available All Year:
Baby's Breath (white)
Bachelor's Button (white, pink, red, or blue)
Carnation (available in any color)
Gardenia (white)
Gladiolus (countless colors)
Lily of the Valley (white and pink)
Orchid (pink, purple, and white)
Rose (available in any color)
Stephanotis (white)
Winter Flowers:
Calla Lily (white)
Camellia (pink and white)
Forget-Me-Not (blue)
Holly (green with red berries)
Ivy (various greens in color)
Orchid (pink, white, and purple)
Poinsettia (red, white, and pink)
Tulip (available in many colors)
Spring Flowers:
Anemone (available in many colors)
Apple Blossom (white)
Calla Lily (usually white but available in a few other colors)
Daffodil (yellow)
Forsythia (yellow)
Geranium (red and pink)
Hyacinth (white, purple, or pink)
Iris (many colors available)
Jonquil (pale yellow)
Lilac (violet or white)
Larkspur (blue)
Magnolia (white)
Narcissus (white)
Orange Blossom (white)
Tulip (available in any color)
Violetrichly (purple)
Summer Flowers:
Aster (available in white, pink, and rose)
Calla Lily (available in several colors)
Daisy (white with a tiny bit of yellow)
Hydrangea (purple)
Forget-Me-Not (blue)
Peony (available in pink, magenta, or white)
Sweet Pea (available in many colors)
Zinnia (red, orange, or pink)
Fall Flowers:
Aster (white, pink, or rose)
Chrysanthemum (red, gold, or white)
Dahlia (available in many colors)
Marigold (gold and red)
Zinnia (red, orange, or pink)
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Golfing in
Greater Vancouver
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keeps golf course open year round. |
Grouse Mountain
Vancouver's #1 attraction in
Winter and Summer, take the Gondola ride to the top enjoy the
activities |
Vancouver Aquarium
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Gastown
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Robson Street
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Granville Island
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strolling entertainment, market place galleries, shops and
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Stanley Park
1000 acre Park in downtown Vancouver walk the famous seawall
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Vancouver
Casinos
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Whistler
Just 2 hours north of
Vancouver,
lies Whistler Mountain, a charming Boutique and cafe lined
alpine village, and home to the
2010
Winter Olympics. |
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Victoria
Is a scenic hour and a half ferry ride away from Vancouver on
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Vancouver Airport
- is located in the City of Richmond. about a 25 min ride to
downtown Vancouver. |
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