Flowers for a baptism or a First Communion

These are celebrations with a fairly defined code: white, soft tones, and arrangements that don't compete with the occasion itself. Here's what's used in each part.

In the church

• Ask first. Many parishes have their own rules about what can be placed, where, and who removes it afterward. Some ask for the flowers to stay for the following Masses.
• Arrangements at the baptismal font or on the altar, in white and green.
• Pew decorations along the center aisle, if it's a large ceremony.
• No strong scent: the space is enclosed and there are children.

A practical tip: if there's more than one ceremony that day, coordinate the setup time. Families often share the arrangements, which cuts the cost in half; it's perfectly fine to ask.

At the venue or at home

• Low centerpieces, in white, light blue, pale pink, or green.
• A main arrangement on the cake table or the party favor table.
• Something at the entrance, which is where the arrival photo gets taken.

For a First Communion, the tone is a little more grown-up than for a baptism: still light, but it allows more color and fewer pastels.

If you're a guest

Flowers aren't the typical gift for this occasion (the usual thing is something for the child or a cash gift), but they work very well as a gesture for the mother, especially at a baptism. A bouquet delivered to her home the day before, while she's organizing everything, is far more appreciated than one that shows up during the party.

The flowers that are used

White roses, lilies, freesias, daisies, baby's breath, and lots of greenery. The white calla lily looks impeccable in altar arrangements. If there are children running around, choose non-toxic species and avoid tall, unstable arrangements.

Availability of each flower changes with the season. If you are looking for a specific flower, ask us before ordering and we will confirm whether we have it.