Planning Your Wedding Florals with Our In-House Florist
Flowers play a key role in bringing your wedding vision to life, adding beauty, romance, and personality to your day. At Gabrella Manor, our in-house florist is here to help you create floral designs that complement your style while ensuring a smooth and stress-free planning experience. Here’s what to keep in mind as we design your wedding florals together.
1. Inspiration & Expectations
While online photos can be a great starting point, they often feature artificial or out-of-season flowers that may not be available in your color palette. Use these images as inspiration rather than exact replicas.
2. Gathering Your Ideas
Bringing inspiration photos is always helpful. Whether it’s a particular floral style, a color scheme, or an overall theme, having visuals allows us to suggest designs that align with your wedding vision.
3. Communicating Colors Clearly
Shades can look different depending on lighting and material. If you have a fabric swatch or specific color samples, sharing them will help ensure we’re on the same page when selecting flowers and accents.
4. Designing Your Bouquet
Your bouquet is a focal point of your wedding florals. We’ll start by selecting the shape and size that best suits your style, whether it’s a round, cascading, or organic. While larger bouquets make a dramatic statement, they can be heavy and may cover details of your dress. A medium-sized bouquet is the most popular choice, balancing beauty and comfort.
5. Understanding Flower Availability
Most flowers are available year-round, as we source from various regions. However, some seasonal blooms may be limited. If a particular flower isn’t available, we’ll suggest alternatives that achieve a similar look and feel.
6. Personal Preferences
Some brides have a list of must-have flowers, while others are more flexible. Let us know which blooms you love and which ones you’d prefer to avoid so we can tailor your floral designs accordingly.
7. Bridesmaids’ Bouquets
Bridesmaids’ bouquets are typically smaller versions of the bridal bouquet, but if you prefer a different style, we can customize their bouquets to complement your overall theme.
8. Boutonnieres & Corsages
For the groom and wedding party, we offer traditional boutonnieres, floral pocket designs, and lapel pieces. For family members, pin-on corsages or small hand-tied bouquets are recommended, as wrist corsages tend to be less practical.
9. Ceremony Floral Arrangements
Your ceremony setup can be as simple or elaborate as you wish. Whether you envision floral-adorned arbors, aisle arrangements, or soft fabric draping, we’ll help bring your dream to life.
10. Reception Decor & Centerpieces
Table settings set the tone for your reception, and we offer a variety of options, including floral centerpieces, candles, lanterns, linens and greenery. Additional decorative touches like hanging floral rings, mirror ball displays, and courtyard accents can add a unique and romantic touch to your space.
11. A Beautiful Send-Off
For your grand exit, consider a floral-inspired farewell with rose petals. If you prefer something different, sparklers, bubbles, or even a “dance-out” exit can create a magical moment.
At Gabrella Manor, we love helping couples create a floral design that reflects their unique style. Our in-house florist will work with you every step of the way to ensure your flowers perfectly complement your wedding day. For more inspiration, visit our Floral Gallery on our website or explore our latest ideas on Pinterest.
