The decoration of the church should be discussed with minister at the first meeting to find out what the church's policy is. Some churches will not allow flowers to brought in. The church supplies the floral arrangements. Others will allow the couple to supply the flowers.

Often churches have regular helpers who arrange the flower displays and who will help display the wedding flowers for a contribution to church funds. Because they are familiar with the Church they known what looks the most effective. This is a great help for the inexperienced flower arranger, particularly at this hectic time. Alternatively the florist will arrange the displays.

When the church is hosting several weddings on the same day there will not be time to change the floral arrangements. The church will be decorated by the church flower arrangers and cost divided amongst the couples. The Church decorators are usually available to discuss the type of arrangements with couples.

If couple have very specific ideas about the way they want to decorate the church it may be advisable to choose a less popular day, when theirs will be the only wedding taking place in the church.

If the couple or their family is decorating the church, this is usually done the day before the wedding.

Locations for Flowers in the Church

• Lychgate
• Entrance
• Pew ends
• Isle ends
• Pulpit
• Window ledges
• Around font
• Columns
• Alter and chancel
• Alter steps