Wedding Floral Etiquette: Who Should Have Personal Wedding Flowers?

September 26, 2025

Flowers have a way of adding beauty, fragrance, and a touch of nature’s elegance to your wedding day. Personal wedding florals, such as bouquets, boutonnieres, and corsages, are a lovely way to honor and celebrate specific individuals who play essential roles in your wedding. Here’s a breakdown of who should have personal wedding florals on the big day.

Bride:

The bridal bouquet is a focal point of the bride’s ensemble. It’s an expression of her style, and it typically contains a mix of flowers that match the wedding theme and colors. The bouquet complements the bride’s gown and often includes her favorite flowers or those with special meaning.

Groom:

The groom wears a boutonniere, which is a small, elegant floral arrangement that attaches to his lapel. It complements the bride’s bouquet and adds a touch of nature to his attire. The boutonniere often features a flower from the bridal bouquet.

Wedding Party:

  • Bridesmaids: Each bridesmaid typically carries a smaller version of the bride’s bouquet or a complementary arrangement. The bouquets unify the bridal party’s look and add a pop of color and style.
  • Groomsmen: Groomsmen traditionally wear boutonnieres that coordinate with the bridesmaids’ bouquets. This ensures a cohesive and elegant look for the entire wedding party.

Parents:

Father of the Bride and Groom: Fathers typically wear boutonnieres to complement their role and add a touch of floral elegance to their attire.

Mother of the Bride: The mother of the bride often wears a corsage, which is a small arrangement pinned to her dress or wrist. It’s a special tribute to her role and adds a lovely touch to her outfit. Talk to your florist about a clutch corsage or nosegay as options as well.

Mother of the Groom: Similarly, the mother of the groom wears a corsage as a symbol of her significance on the wedding day.

Grandparents:

Grandparents: Grandparents may be given corsages or boutonnieres as a gesture of respect and appreciation for their presence at the wedding.

Ushers and Additional Attendants:

  • Ushers: Ushers can wear boutonnieres to indicate their role in assisting with seating guests.
  • Flower Girl and Ring Bearer: The flower girl often carries a small bouquet or basket of petals, while the ring bearer might have a boutonniere or a small floral detail, like a ribbon or small posy.

Officiant:

Officiant: Traditionally, the officiant wears a boutonniere or corsage to honor their role in the ceremony.

Additional Participants:

Readers, Singers, and Musicians: If you have friends or family members participating in readings, singing, or playing music during the ceremony, you can provide them with small corsages, boutonnieres, or floral hair accessories to acknowledge their contributions.

Pets:

Pets: If you’re including your furry friend in the ceremony, we love seeing them with a small floral accessory, like a collar or leash decoration, to make them part of the celebration.

It’s essential to remember that the choice of personal wedding florals can vary based on your preferences, the style of your wedding, and your budget. While these are traditional guidelines, there are no hard and fast rules, and you have the flexibility to make floral choices that best suit your vision for the day. Personal wedding florals are a beautiful way to honor the important people in your life and add a touch of natural beauty to your wedding celebration.

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