Perfect wedding flowers: a match made in the garden

26 July 2024

No matter the time of year you intend to get married, beautiful wedding flowers play a supporting but significant role in making your wedding magical. Whether you choose to just have a bridal bouquet, or opt for table centrepieces and wedding buttonholes, or decorate the whole venue, the natural beauty of flowers amplifies the ambiance and sets the tone for the celebration.


But where do you start when you are looking for wedding flowers? How do you choose flowers for a wedding? What flowers look best together? What can you get for your wedding budget?


Most brides contact wedding florists six to nine months before their wedding, however, as Fleur by DK, is Merivale’s top wedding florist in Christchurch, the sooner you contact us the better to guarantee availability for the date. The three most important factors to consider for wedding flowers are:


Stunning wedding flowers to budget

Before your personalised consultation with a wedding florist, it’s important to calculate the budget you have available for flowers. The budget impacts the styles and size of wedding flowers that can be created – without one you risk overspending; when you see examples of our Christchurch wedding flowers it can be incredibly hard to resist. Be upfront from the start, Fleur DK’s florists are incredibly creative and experienced and will show you the possibilities of flowers you can have within your budget.



A bride and groom are holding a bouquet of flowers.

Wedding flowers designed exclusively for the venue

The location of where you choose to have your wedding ceremony is instrumental to selecting the most impactful wedding flowers. Whether you are choosing to have your ceremony or party in a large venue or a smaller more intimate space, the wedding flower décor needs to be designed for the room. For example, venues with high ceilings require larger flower arrangements so they don’t get lost in the space; proportion is crucial.


As a leading flower shop in Christchurch, Fleur DK has experience of creating wedding flowers for many of the wedding venues in Christchurch and can advise on what has previously been successful.


Wedding flowers to complement your dress

A bridal bouquet is front and centre of your wedding photos, and the most important wedding accessory you will have. Fleur DK are expert at creating stunning bridal bouquets to complement rather than overpower your dress and will work with you to select flowers to elevate your style. Bring pictures of you wearing the dress to the first wedding flower consultation.


Each wedding florist in Christchurch is unique so it’s important to find a florist whose style inspires you and who shares the vision you have for your big day but can also advise you too. Wedding florists bring years of experience and creativity to the decision-making process, so you can have peace of mind the flowers will not only look sublime but will last throughout the day too. Whether you have a clear vision or need guidance, Fleur DK’s team is here to help. Enjoy a free consultation at our florist shop in Merivale, Christchurch to explore our portfolio and discover the perfect wedding flowers. Call 03 3550464 to make your appointment.


White lilies and roses on a dark background.
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