Beautiful Church Wedding Flower Ideas To Add Wow Factor

If you are on the search for church wedding flower inspiration, you are in the right place. I’ve gathered some beautiful church flower arrangements from real weddings and categorised them to make it super easy to find your flowers of choice.

Church Wedding Flowers Inspiration

We’re going to take a look at different flower arrangements by location in churches:

• Entrance and door flowers
• Pew end and aisle flowers
• Altar and pedestal flowers
• Registry table flowers
• Windowsill flowers

That way you can find all the different spots you may like to decorate your church ceremony with blooms. It goes without saying that you don’t actually have to have church flowers at all, especially if you are planning a budget wedding. You can also opt for non-floral decorations, which I will also touch on later in the article.

At the end of this article, I will answer some FAQs on church wedding flowers as well as share my top wedding flower money-saving tips, ways to choose your blooms and working together with your wedding florist.

Entrance & Door Church Flowers

Make a grand entrance to your ceremony with flowers outside of the church. Think about decorating either side of the church door, a gate, arch or the porch with flowers galore. Entrance flowers make for a great photo opportunity, but will also wow your guests.

Greenery & Candles

Photo: Arabella Smith via Pheasant Harome Wedding Yorkshire Flowers: Farm

Milk Churns On Crates

Photo: Lydia Stamps via Autumn Countryside Wedding Flowers: Stephanie Jevons Floral Design

Wooden Archway Arrangement

Photo: Lola Rose Photography Flowers: Boutique Blooms

Colourful Flower Installation

Photo: Elizabeth Armitage via Floral Farm Wedding Flowers: Cottage Flowers

Bay Trees & Hessian

Photo: Terri & Lori Fine Art Photography and Film Studio via Granary Estates Wedding

Colourful Gateway

Photo: Mark Tattersall Photography via Kingsettle Stud Wedding Flowers: With Wild Abandon

Railing Flowers

Photo: Faye Green Photo via Church Hall Wedding Flowers: The Hedge

Muted Tones Entrance

Photo: Luis Holden Photography via Oxnead Hall Wedding Flowers: Swaffham and Fakenham Florist

Wild & Dramatic

Photo: Big Bouquet Photography via Magical Summer Marquee Wedding

Tonal Doorway

Photo: Adam and Grace via Darver Castle Wedding Flowers: Lily & Lace Wedding Florist

Pretty Buckets

Photo: Lydia Stamps Photography via Lavender Filled Country Wedding Flowers: Sue Vaughan

Door Arch Flowers

Photo: Jonathan Ryder Photography via Glenarm Castle Wedding Flowers: Victoriana Floral

Church Pedestal & Altar Flower Arrangements

Once inside the church, one of the most popular flower arrangements is the pedestal. Don’t forget about the altar and the backdrop to your ceremony too.

Luxe Flowers & Candles

Photo: Giuseppe Giovannelli via Tuscan Wedding Ideas Flowers: Fiori Fiori

Traditional & Petals

Photo: Terri & Lori Fine Art Photography and Film Studio via Granary Estates Wedding

Hay Dried Hops & Flowers

Photo Hollie Carlin Photography via Colourful Alternative Wedding

Greenery Garland

Photo: Emilie May Photography via Rustic Barn Wedding

Bright & Beautiful

Photo: Lisa Dawn Photography via Colour Pop Village Hall Wedding

Meadow Flowers & Trees

Photo: Andrew Brannan Photography via Church Farm Wedding Flowers: Jasper & Quinn

Seasonal Summer Flowers

Photo: Elizabeth Armitage via Floral Farm Wedding Flowers: Cottage Flowers

Fruit & Flowers

Photo: Taylor Square Photography Co. via Colourful Museum Wedding Flowers: Deedra Stone Design

Height & Draping Blooms

Photo: Rachael Connerton Photography via Floral Wedding Flowers: Sophie’s Flower Company

Autumnal Florals

Photo: Matt Penberthy Photography via Old Greens Barn Wedding Flowers: Lady Lissy Floristry

Candles & Greenery

Photo: Richard Skins Photography via Hornington Manor Wedding Flowers The Rarified

Colourful Pedestal

Photo: Heather Sham Photography via Intimate Pub Wedding Flowers: bride.and.blooms

Wedding Pew Ends Flowers

A classic church wedding flower idea is the pew end decoration. Either hanging on the pews or chairs themselves or decorating the floor, these flowers can look absolutely beautiful!

Meadow Flowers

Photo: Rachael Connerton Photography via Floral Wedding Flowers: Sophie’s Flower Company

Pampas Grass Buckets

Photo: Thyme Lane Photography via Eco Garden Wedding Flowers: Myrtle & Thyme

Fabric & Flowers

Photo: The Backyard Studios via Philippines Wedding Flowers: Moki Gray

Sunflowers & Raffia

Photo: Neil Jackson Photographic via Cannon Hall Wedding Flowers: Wickham and Taylor Ltd

Greenery Bottles & Candles

Photo: Siobhan Amy Photography via Greenery Industrial Wedding

Sweet Wreaths

Photo: Amy Jordison Photography via Cosy Autumn Wedding

Simple Gypsophila

Photo: Fiona Kelly Wedding Photography

Candles & Petals

Photo: EmotionTTL via Wedding In Trieste

White Floor Florals

Photo: Siobhan Amy Photography via Field Kitchen Wedding Flowers: Daisy Ties The Knot

Eucalyptus & Ribbon

Photo: Larissa Joice Photography via High Billinghurst Farm Wedding Flowers: Mad Lilies

Heart Flowers

Photo: Wedding City

Milk Churn Pew Ends

Photo: Jessy Jones Photography via Lincolnshire Tipi Wedding Flowers: Rosedale House

Registry Table Church Flowers

Another key moment in your church ceremony is the signing of your marriage certificate, so why not decorate the registry table?

Candles & Greenery

Photo: Bloom Weddings via Carriage Hall Wedding Flowers: Gigil Bloom

Bouquet Decor

Photo: Jenny Rose Photography via Orangery Ingestre Wedding Flowers: The Lanes Floristry & Styling

Classic White & Greenery

Photo: Photography by Krishanthi via Glam New Years Eve Wedding Flowers: Maggie Yan

Candles & Bouquet

Photo: Twig and Vine Photography via Relaxed Tipi Wedding Flowers: Fruits of the Florist

Pretty Pinks

Photo: Katherine Ashdown Photography via Pretty Pastel Wedding Flowers: Bramble & Berry

Dramatic Arrangement

Photo: Kerry Diamond Photography via Eucalyptus Barn Wedding Flowers: Go Wild Flowers

Candles & Greenery

Photo: Kerry Diamond Photography via Woodland Boho Wedding

Windowsill Church Flowers

Don’t forget about windowsills and ledges in your church that could be prime for wedding flowers and decoration.

Crate Flowers

Photo: Albert Palmer Photography via Bicycle Filled Wedding

Greenery & Candles

Photo: Liz Baker Fine Art Photography via Brympton House Wedding Ideas Flowers: Stems of Somerset

Bottle Flowers

Photo: Lauren McCormick Photography via Wedding In Ontario

Glass Box Flowers

Photo: Luis Holden Photography via Oxnead Hall Wedding Flowers: Swaffham and Fakenham Florist

Non-Flower Church Decor Ideas

If you’ve decided flowers aren’t your thing, or you’d like to save money on your wedding flowers. Then these non-floral church decor ideas will be just the ticket.

Book Paper Hearts

Photo: Sara Reeve

Colourful Pom Poms

Photo: Emma and Rich via Festival Party Wedding

Wheat Pew Ends

Photo: Danielle Benbow Photography

Balloon Aisle

Photo: Mia Photography

Teacup Candles

Photo: Kaitlin Rodgers Photo via Colourful Vow Renewal

Pinecones & Candles

Photo: Laura Coughlan via Silver Blue Wedding

Pumpkins & Leaves

Photo: The Light Painters via DIY Autumn Wedding

Hoop Pew Ends

Photo: Rebecca Carpenter Photography via Hoop Wedding Ideas

Ribbon Chair Decor

Photo: Alexa Penberthy Photography via Modern Barn Wedding

Origami Pew End

Photo: Parkershots via Tropical Countryside Tipi Wedding

Potted Plant Aisle Runner

Photo: Parkershots via Outdoor Castle Wedding

Lavender Petal Jars

Photo: Casey Avenue via Forest Fairytale Wedding

Fabric Hearts

Photo: Karen Flower Photography via Barn Spring Wedding

Initial Signs

Photo: Jen Marino via Yellow Grey City Wedding

Knitted Hearts

Photo: Lucy Rose via Knitted Wedding

Wicker Hearts

Photo: Lawson Photography

💡 Church Wedding Flowers Top Tips

Floral Money-Saving Tips

Let’s dive on into how to save money on your church flowers:

• Choose smaller/fewer arrangements
• Opt for seasonal/inexpensive flowers
• Use flowers already decorating the church
• Move ceremony flowers to reception
• Switch flowers for other decor ideas
• Buy flowers direct
• DIY/grow your own flowers

When it comes to wedding flowers, generally speaking, quantity equals more expensive. So if you want to cut your church flower budget, reduce the number of blooms.

That being said, sometimes it comes down to the flower choice. Ask your florist for budget-saving stem ideas. Some flowers are easier to grow and more readily available for example. Using flowers that are in season can also save money, as can reusing your flowers. Ask for flower arrangements that can be moved from ceremony to reception to double up on your wedding decor.

Photo: Hayley Baxter Photography via Sperry Tent Wedding Flowers: Robie Flowers

You could also ask your church if they have flower arrangers, they may work out more cost-effective. Sometimes you may get lucky and the church could be decorated for another occasion, where you could then ask to keep them up for your wedding.

Think about switching flowers for paper or other cheaper decor ideas. This could really cut down on costs, however, it may mean more time invested so do think about whether you have available time to craft.

There are flower wholesalers and markets where you can buy flowers en mass and then arrange them yourself, cutting down on the flower budget.

Last and certainly not least, you could DIY your church wedding flowers. Homegrown flowers can be achieved, and loosely arranged can look incredible. All for the cost of a packet of seeds, ask a green-fingered friend to help.

How To Choose Church Wedding Flowers

If you are hiring a pro wedding florist, be sure to consult with them first and foremost.

Then take a tour of your church and have a good look around. Are there any areas you’d like to enhance or disguise with blooms? Are there no-go places to decorate as stated by the church? Or are there tricky areas to attach or place flowers? For example, are the pews easy to attach pew ends to?

Is there a spot you really want a special photo opportunity inside or outside of the church? That may well clinch the deal as this is where you’ll want your flowers to really shine.

Be sure to place flowers where everyone will see them and where you’re going to have photos. That way the flower visibility is maximised and it’s worth the spend in your wedding budget.

👉 Church Wedding Flowers FAQ

📌 How much do church wedding flowers cost?

Church wedding flowers can be free if homegrown, DIYing flowers or using the church’s current decorations. But could cost upwards of £500-£1000+ depending on the number of arrangements, as well as the flowers you would like and the size of the flower arrangements.

📌 Do you need flowers in church for a wedding?

You do not need flowers for your wedding in a church. It’s completely up to you, but it’s worth speaking to your church to see what your options are to be totally sure.

Further Reading

• Seasonal Summer UK Wedding Flower Ideas
• Pew Ends & Aisle Decor Ideas