Wedding Flowers

Our talented wedding team is dedicated to telling your unique story through extraordinary and memorable floral designs for your wedding flowers. In fact, from an understated wedding bouquet to a luxurious ballroom transformation, wedding flowers play a significant role in creating the atmosphere on your special day.

Whether you prefer simple, relaxed styles or dream of jaw-dropping floral installations, Forest Green will undoubtedly make it a celebration to remember.

Furthermore, get in touch with our team of creative florists to discuss your wedding. We look forward to working with you to ensure your wedding flowers look beautiful on your big day.

Just drop us an email at hello@forestgreen.ie or give us a call on 01 284 1864.

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How to find the perfect wedding bouquet

Navigating the world of wedding flowers can be both exciting and overwhelming, given the myriad of choices and considerations involved. Flowers are not merely decorative; they are integral to setting the ambiance, reflecting the couple’s personality, and creating a memorable experience for everyone involved.

When deciding on wedding flowers, several important factors should be considered to ensure your floral arrangements are everything you’ve dreamed of.

Early Planning and Budgeting

One of the most crucial steps is to begin your floral planning as soon as you have your wedding date and venue secured. Popular florists often book up quickly, especially during peak wedding seasons, so early planning ensures you have more options and can secure your preferred vendor. Before meeting with our team of florists, it’s essential to determine your budget for flowers. A clear budget helps your florist recommend suitable options and prevents unwelcome surprises later on.

Theme, Style, and Personalization

Your wedding flowers should complement your wedding’s overall theme, colour palette, and even the style of your wedding dress. Soft pinks and pastels suit romantic themes, while deep reds and purples can add drama. It’s beneficial to collect inspiration photos, create a Pinterest board, and gather ideas to effectively convey your vision to our florist. This helps them understand your style and preferences. While trends can be inspiring, remember that it’s your wedding day, and you are allowed to make it whatever you want, showcasing your personalities and love story uniquely. Customizing floral designs allows couples to incorporate meaningful flowers or heirloom pieces, adding depth and personal significance.

Seasonal Availability and Flower Choices

Opting for flowers that are in season during your wedding ensures freshness, cost-effectiveness, and ready availability. For example, peonies and tulips are excellent for spring weddings, roses and sunflowers for summer, and dahlias for fall. While some flowers like peonies are sturdy, others like lilies of the valley, hydrangeas, and dahlias can be quite delicate, especially in hot weather, and may require special consideration or backups. Florists can guide you on the hardiness and availability of different blooms. The choice of flowers also impacts cost; for instance, peonies and gardenias are typically more expensive than daisies, freesia, or roses. Using more filler flowers and foliage can also help reduce the overall price.

Working with Your Florist at Forest Green

Open and honest communication with your florist is paramount. Share your likes, dislikes, must-haves, and any allergies. Your florist can take even a small idea or vision and help you navigate the entire process, using their expertise to guide you to the perfect floral fit. They can provide a personalized proposal and mood board to help visualize the concept and budget. It’s important to trust your florist’s expertise and be open to their suggestions, as they might propose alternative flowers or designs that enhance your vision. Remember, being a florist is a labour of love that requires years of practice, patience, and behind-the-scenes work, including early mornings, sleepless nights, and dealing with unpredictable factors like weather and product availability.

Key Floral Arrangements and Repurposing

Consider the essential floral arrangements for your wedding, including the bridal bouquet, bridesmaid bouquets, boutonnieres, and flowers for mothers and grandmothers. For the ceremony, think about altar or arch flowers, pew ends, and entrance arrangements. Reception flowers typically include centrepieces, high or low style table arrangements, cake flowers, and possibly greenery garlands on the staircase. To maximize your budget, repurpose ceremony flowers for the reception. Discuss logistics with your florist at Forest Green to ensure smooth transportation and setup of repurposed flowers.

Venue Considerations and Impactful Areas

The style and features of your venue should influence your floral choices. Choose arrangements that complement the venue’s aesthetic and enhance its natural beauty. Focus your budget on the most impactful areas, such as the bridal bouquet, ceremony backdrop, and reception centrepieces, as these are the most visible and significant floral elements. For instance, a floral arch can make a stunning statement at the ceremony, while well-designed centrepieces are a focal point at the reception. When planning centrepieces, ensure guests can comfortably see and converse across the table, opting for tall arrangements or lower designs that don’t obstruct views.

Some of our favourite venues Farnham Estate, Tankardstown House, The K Club,  St. Stephen’s Green Club, The Gibson Hotel, 25 Fitzwilliam Square 

By considering these factors and working closely with our florist, you can ensure your wedding flowers are not only beautiful but also perfectly reflect your unique celebration.