Detailed ivory wedding roses with soft, warm-toned foliage

Vendor guidance

Flowers and Décor

Beautiful flowers, thoughtful details, and a sanctuary ready for your celebration.

Floral detail · Phil Desforges

Beauty in the details

Flowers are optional. The chapel’s carved stone and stained glass provide a beautiful setting on their own. If you choose florals, share these guidelines with your florist so the sanctuary remains clear and preparation feels calm.

Personal bouquets and boutonnieres belong with the wedding party at their preparation location. Chapel arrangements may be delivered directly to the wedding team.

Ivory rose bouquets carried by the bridal party at a Saint James Chapel wedding
Wedding florals · Winterlyn Photography

For your florist

Share these details before the wedding day.

01

Check in with the wedding team upon arrival.

02

Deliver personal florals to the hotel or preparation room, not the chapel vestibule.

03

Set-up begins 30 minutes before the wedding; altar flowers must be in place 25 minutes before.

04

Flowers may be placed only at either side of the tabernacle, never on the altar.

05

Aisle decorations, pew clips, runners, and papier-mâché are not permitted.

06

Only chapel candles may be used. A unity candle may be placed on the stand provided, never on the altar.

07

Flower petals, rice, birdseed, confetti, balloons, doves, butterflies, and sparklers are not permitted.

08

Bubbles or ribbon wands may be used at the exit.

Concluding the liturgy

Please refrain from rice, birdseed, confetti, flower petals, balloons, doves, butterflies, and sparklers. Bubbles or ribbon wands may be used as you leave. Alcohol is not permitted on the grounds. Reserve toasts for the reception.

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