2. Listen to your florist when choosing your flowers. He or she will tell you what's in season and what will last the longest. (Hint: Picking flowers that are in season will mean cost savings.)

Some seasonal favorites:

3. Think beyond. The show doesn't have to end at the end of the aisle. Think about incorporating the bouquets into the head table (where the bride and groom are seated) or including them in your sweetheart arrangements. These arrangements aren't your standard centerpieces. A sweetheart table is a head table for only the bride and groom (how romantic), making this centerpiece, like the bride and groom, the center of attention. What a great excuse to go all-out with a dais! This head table centerpiece drapes to the front of the table for added visual effect.

4. Think about your style. Choose a bouquet that best suits you; don't be afraid of choosing something different! A single bright orange rose is fun, and so are you!

5. Mix it up. Create a bouquet from an assortment of textures and flower types for a chic and updated feel. Get creative and add interesting elements that highlight your personality or wedding location, such as branches, seashells, brooches, crystals, monograms, or even a photo of a loved one.

6. Think about your dress. Provide your florist with a picture of the dress so he or she can see the area where you will hold the bouquet and be aware of bows and other details The waist area dictates what the bouquet will look like, and the dress style will influence what shape the bouquet will take.

7. Size matters. If a bouquet is too big, it will hide the bride's shape and weigh her down. Too small, and it will get lost in a sea of fabric. For a larger woman, a smaller bouquet allows her to project grace, whereas an oversized bouquet may have the opposite effect. A tiny bride will also benefit from a scaled-down bouquet because it accents her stature. The last thing a smaller woman wants is a large cascade or sheaf that catches everyone's attention, but not in a good way.

8. Take a cue from color. You can't go wrong with an all-white bouquet; it can be casual or formal, classic or contemporary. But if color is what you're after, try using smaller hints of color instead of hue-heavy blooms. For instance a gorgeous dress might get lost behind a bouquet of big red roses.

9. Plan ahead. Have your florist deliver the bouquets in water so that after the ceremony your girls can put them aside, and then at the end of the evening take them home looking fresh. Just remember to have a towel on hand to blot bouquet stems so the dresses don't get wet.

10. Keep him looking good. Get more than one boutonniere; you'll need a fresh one for the reception after all those congratulatory hugs and kisses during the receiving line. For lots more flower tips, check out TheKnot.com/flowers.