What wedding flowers do I need? Your guide

Planning a wedding requires spinning a lot of plates, where every detail needs to be thought-out to create an unforgettable day for your family and friends. Among these, flowers hold an unparalleled significance—bringing life, beauty, and romance to your celebration. If you’ve ever wondered, “What wedding flowers do I need?” rest assured, you’re not alone.

At Amy Carlile Flowers, a luxury wedding florist in Surrey, we specialise in curating modern, yet timeless, floral designs for beautiful venues like Botleys Mansion, The Barn at Botley Hill, Pennyhill Park and beyond. Let this guide be your muse as we explore the different types of florals you could use to create some unforgettable memories for your guests

Bridal Party Flowers

The Bridal Bouquet

Your bridal bouquet is ultimately an expression of your style. Its design should complement your dress and echo the theme of your wedding, with careful attention to its size, shape, and palette. Whether you envisioning an organic collection of British florals or a minimalist romantic bouquet, this bouquet will be a reflection of you.

Bridesmaids’ Bouquets

Bridesmaids’ bouquets are often a softer, smaller echo of the bridal bouquet, designed to complement their outfits while creating a harmonious connection to your floral theme.

Flower Girls

Imagine your flower girls sprinkling joy down the aisle, adorned with delicate floral crowns, miniature bouquets, or baskets brimming with petals. They set the tone for your grand entrance.

Buttonholes

Also called boutonnières, these petite arrangements are worn by the groom, groomsmen, and other key family members. A single bloom or a thoughtful cluster drawn from the bridal bouquet can tie their look together. More feminine versions are a lovely thought for the women you want to include in your bridal party, such as mums, grandmothers and close family friends.

Page Boys

Even the youngest members of your wedding party can be part of the magic, with a charming buttonhole or petite floral accessory to mark their special role.

Ceremony Flowers

Focal Arrangements

The ceremony is the heart of your wedding, and the flowers here should captivate. Think floral arches framing your vows at Botleys Mansion, grand pedestal arrangements flanking the aisle at Pennyhill Park, or a tumbling, organic mantle installation at Botley Hill Barn. These designs will set the stage for cherished memories and photographs.

Pew Ends or Aisle Décor

Lining the aisle with flowers creates an immersive, romantic pathway towards where you will exchange you vows. Aisle florals can range from understated pew ends to abundant floral meadows.

Reception Flowers

Low and High Arrangements

Transform your tablescapes with exquisite floral designs, they set the scene for your wedding celebrations, they are the florals your guests will be closest to. Low arrangements invite intimacy and conversation, while dramatic high arrangements, adorned with cascading blooms, add grandeur and impact to your wedding reception.

Candles and Tealights

Incorporating candles and tealights into your tablescape enhances the romance, creating a warm, ethereal glow that pairs perfectly with the flowers.

Show-Stopping Installations

Entrance Arches

Make an unforgettable first impression with a bespoke floral arch at the entrance of your venue. For a Botleys Mansion wedding, this feature becomes a picture-perfect gateway to your celebration.

Hanging Floral Installations

Suspended floral arrangements create a sense of magic, turning ceilings into floral canopies. These dramatic designs are perfect for marquee weddings or grand indoor settings.

Tall Trees

Whether evoking the charm of an enchanted forest or adding vertical drama to your venue, tall trees bring natural elegance to your wedding décor.

Staircase installations

Oversized, organic floral meadows, or cascading tumbling installations, staircase florals are the perfect addition to welcome your guests and add interest to your venue.

The Final Flourishes

Cake Flowers

You cannot go wrong with adding delicate floral accents to your wedding cake, seamlessly tying it into the overarching theme of your celebration.

Confetti

Shower yourselves with love as you step into married life, using eco-friendly flower petals for confetti—a sustainable and breathtaking alternative.

What Wedding Flowers Do I Need?

Your wedding flowers are more than decorations; they are a reflection of your love and style as a couple. At Amy Carlile Flowers, we bring our passion for floral artistry to weddings across Surrey, including iconic venues like Botleys Mansion. From timeless classics to modern masterpieces, let us help you create a floral design that captures your heart and dazzles your guests.