What Wedding Flowers do I Need

The Ultimate Wedding Flower Checklist: What You’ll Actually Need

Planning a wedding involves so many details, and for most of you, it’s likely your first time navigating this exciting journey. To help simplify things, I’ve put together a quick and straightforward guide to the flowers you might need for your wedding day.
This isn’t an exhaustive list; there are endless ways to style your wedding with stunning flowers, but it’s a great starting point for thinking about your floral needs.


If you’re planning a more intimate celebration or elopement, take a look at our Ready to Wear bridal flowers.

Wedding Party Flowers

These personal flowers are the most photographed of the day and often set the tone for the entire floral scheme.

  • Bridal Bouquet: The centrepiece of your wedding flowers—designed to reflect your personality and style.

  • Bridesmaids’ Bouquets / Flower Girls’ Posies: Smaller versions of your bouquet to keep the look cohesive.

  • Buttonholes (Groom & Groomsmen): Often matching the bridal bouquet with seasonal blooms or foliage.

  • Corsages: For mums, grandmothers, or special guests you'd like to honour with flowers.

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Beautiful Bridal Bouquet - Image Briggette Ibbotson

Ceremony Flowers

Ceremony florals define the space where your most meaningful moments happen.

  • Floral Arch or Grounded Meadow: A striking focal point for your vows—framing you beautifully in photos.

  • Pedestal Arrangements: Grand and versatile, perfect for altar spaces or venue entrances.

  • Aisle Flowers: From dainty pew ends to romantic meadow-style arrangements that line your walk down the aisle.

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Broken Flower arch filled with summer roses - Photography Brigette Ibbotson

‍Reception Flowers

Floral details can elevate your reception design, making everything feel more considered and magical.

  • Top Table Arrangement: A statement piece to frame the newlyweds.

  • Guest Table Centrepieces: From footed bowls to bud vase clusters, centrepieces create mood and ambience.

  • Cake Flowers: Add a natural touch to your cake or dessert table.

  • Bar & Table Plan Flowers: Small additions like these help tie every corner of the room into the overall theme.

  • Flower Arches or Frames: Ideal for entrances, backdrops, or photo areas.

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Reception Flowers at Holesfoot - Photography Brigette Ibotson

Pro Tip: Repurpose Your Ceremony Flowers

Make your flowers work harder by moving them from the ceremony to the reception. It’s a sustainable, cost-effective way to get more from your investment:

  • Pedestal arrangements can frame the cake or top table.

  • Aisle flowers can be reused as centrepieces or around signage.

  • A floral arch can double as a backdrop for your photo booth.

Let your florist handle the transition on the day, seamlessly and stress-free.

Your Wedding, Your Way

This checklist is a great starting point, but every couple is different. Your flowers should reflect you, whether that means keeping things timeless and minimal or going all-in on florals inspired by the English countryside.

At Jemma Khan Studio, I design bespoke wedding flowers with a natural, refined feel. I’ll help you figure out exactly what’s needed, where to focus your budget, and how to make it feel truly personal. For more details on our full wedding service head here.

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Photography for this blog Post by Sophie Mort

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