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Double-Use Floral Design:
A Guide to Maximizing Your Wedding Flowers
As a professional wedding florist, I strongly believe in maximizing the potential of every floral arrangement.
When I create proposals for my clients, I make it a priority to recommend designs that allow all flowers to be used twice—once for the ceremony and again for the reception. This approach not only ensures that no floral beauty goes to waste but also offers tremendous value for the couple's investment.
The Broken Arch: A Versatile Statement Piece
Over the years, I’ve found that the Broken Arch is one of the most effective designs for creating a stunning visual impact during the ceremony and transitioning seamlessly to the reception. Its abundant floral display gives an impression of lushness and elegance, making it the perfect backdrop for a couple’s vows.
How It Works:
- The Broken Arch is strategically designed with detachable elements. The lower sections can easily be removed after the ceremony and repurposed for the reception.
- At the reception, the arch is placed behind the head table, framing the couple beautifully for speeches, photographs, and toasts. (Pic.4)
- The detachable lower arrangements are placed at the front of the head table, creating a cohesive and abundant floral design. (Pic.5)
Whether the head table seats just the couple or serves as a banquet-style table for the wedding party, the Broken Arch elevates the aesthetic and ensures that the flowers retain their architectural integrity.
- The Broken Arch is strategically designed with detachable elements. The lower sections can easily be removed after the ceremony and repurposed for the reception.
- At the reception, the arch is placed behind the head table, framing the couple beautifully for speeches, photographs, and toasts. (Pic.4)
- The detachable lower arrangements are placed at the front of the head table, creating a cohesive and abundant floral design. (Pic.5)
Whether the head table seats just the couple or serves as a banquet-style table for the wedding party, the Broken Arch elevates the aesthetic and ensures that the flowers retain their architectural integrity.
Aisle Meadows: Modern and Practical
Another option I always suggest to my brides is Aisle Meadows low-profile arrangements that line the ceremony aisle. These designs have a contemporary, organic feel and can be easily transitioned to reception tables.
It is important to note that these arrangements can be tailored to suit any aesthetic like a modern floral styles which can be too bold or unconventional or more classic soft look.
To achieve this, we use low plastic dishes in round or rectangular shapes as the base for these arrangements. This ensures the flowers are secure during the ceremony and can later be placed directly onto reception tables without the need for additional adjustments.
It is important to note that these arrangements can be tailored to suit any aesthetic like a modern floral styles which can be too bold or unconventional or more classic soft look.
To achieve this, we use low plastic dishes in round or rectangular shapes as the base for these arrangements. This ensures the flowers are secure during the ceremony and can later be placed directly onto reception tables without the need for additional adjustments.
Compote Vases vs. Low Plastic Dishes
Many of my clients adore Compote Vases for their timeless charm and elegant presentation. These vessels are undoubtedly beautiful, but they require a specific design approach:
- When arrangements are created in Compote Vases, the stems often cascade downward, resulting in a soft, organic look.
- Simply placing aisle arrangements into Compote Vases without redesigning them would not achieve the same aesthetic quality.
- When arrangements are created in Compote Vases, the stems often cascade downward, resulting in a soft, organic look.
- Simply placing aisle arrangements into Compote Vases without redesigning them would not achieve the same aesthetic quality.
For brides who prioritize perfection, I recommend discussing this aspect with your florist to determine the best combination of vessels and floral styles.
If the goal is to maximize flower reuse, low plastic dishes are ideal. These dishes create a clean, low-profile arrangement that works beautifully for both the aisle and rectangular reception tables. When placed on long banquet tables, these arrangements can even form lush floral runners.
If the goal is to maximize flower reuse, low plastic dishes are ideal. These dishes create a clean, low-profile arrangement that works beautifully for both the aisle and rectangular reception tables. When placed on long banquet tables, these arrangements can even form lush floral runners.
Venue Considerations
Many venues have built-in arches or ceremonial structures, but they may not always complement the vision of reusing flowers. I encourage my clients to discuss their options with their florist:
1. Evaluate the Venue’s Setup: Some venues offer multiple ceremony locations with varying styles of built-in structures.
2. Opt for Versatile Designs: If reusing flowers is a priority, choosing a freestanding Broken Arch over a fixed rectangular frame allows for easier transitions.
3. Understand Structural Changes:
Floral arrangements created on foam bases are often designed to face one direction. When foam is repositioned, it can alter the arrangement’s structure and flow.
1. Evaluate the Venue’s Setup: Some venues offer multiple ceremony locations with varying styles of built-in structures.
2. Opt for Versatile Designs: If reusing flowers is a priority, choosing a freestanding Broken Arch over a fixed rectangular frame allows for easier transitions.
3. Understand Structural Changes:
Floral arrangements created on foam bases are often designed to face one direction. When foam is repositioned, it can alter the arrangement’s structure and flow.