Presenting Flowers to VIPs
Lynne & Keith Langille - All Seasons Weddings & Ceremonies
* Exceptional Weddings in Ottawa & virtually everywhere else*

No event in a wedding ceremony causes such riveted attention to a bride and groom as does the presentation of flowers to the Female VIPs.  Many people feel indebted to their families - especially their parents.  If this is so with you, then what better time to say thank you in a special way than during your wedding ceremony? Presenting your mom a rose, a Calla lilly, or some other flower during the ceremony shows both gratitude and respect for the major contribution your parents made to your life. Flowers may also be presented to any VIP you wish to honour and express gratitude toward such as grandparents, sisters or daughters.

As wedding officiants, we teach couples that an ideal time to present flowers is just after the lighting of the Unity Candle if that option is used. The bride and groom will approach the brides' parents first. Always take your time when presenting flowers, nothing reduces the effect more than quickness.  Parents should always rise at the approach of the bride and groom to receive their embrace.

Remember - feelings make wedding ceremonies, and the presenting of flowers to parents or other VIPs is a wonderful opportunity to evoke those feelings in your guests!  Your wedding planning should have many such evocative events which are photogenic, and which get and hold the attention of the guests.