How to choose the most romantic flowers for your wedding
Nothing brings the romance to your wedding theme more than
the flowers that you choose for your bouquet, venue and reception tables.
Selecting the flowers is a big decision as it can make or break the theme if
you get it wrong. We’ve invited Katie
from Orla James to discuss choosing
the most romantic flowers for your big day, and how to avoid some of the most
common pitfalls.
Decisions:
Firstly, decide on a vision for your wedding flowers through
research. Look online for ideas perhaps on Instagram and Pinterest, or more
traditional bridal magazines. Try visiting some garden centres to get ideas for
flowers.
Secondly, you need to decide on your flower budget as they
can soon add up if you get carried away. Visit some florists to discuss your
ideas and get an idea of prices from there, and perhaps create a must-have
flower list and a “would like to have†list to give you some budget
flexibility.
(Azalea)
Flowers:
Once you have your vision and budget sorted, it’s time to
start looking for flowers. There are so many out there you will need to narrow
down your choices before approaching a florist to actually create your vision.
Many flowers have a meaning behind them so if you want to take that into
account, here is a quick list of those flowers which represent romance:
· Azalea – a symbol of femininity as well as love
and romance
· Cherry Blossom – symbol of feminine beauty and
the nature of life
· White Clover – symbol of good luck and vitality
· Yellow Daffodil – new beginnings, good luck in
the future
· White Dittany – symbolises love and passion and
also thought to be an aphrodisiac
· Forget-Me-Not – symbolises a long faithful love
· Gillyflower – symbol of a happy life and being
contented
· Jasmine – literally means (I attach myself to
you) and symbolises love and sensuality
· Blue Violet – represents faithfulness
(Forget-me-not)
(Jasmine Flower)
Colour
The other thing to consider when planning your romantic wedding
flowers is colour. It may be that you choose flowers, which oppose the colours
in the outfits, to make them stand out, for example, lime green flowers against
purple dresses, or you might want them all to match. Here are some examples of our favourite
colours together with the mixes and dried flowers from Shropshire Petals that we would
use:
· Red: rose, poinsettia, gerbera, amaryllis. The ‘Lady
In Red’ large petal mix is the standout petal for this colour.
· White: rose, snowdrops, orchids, sweet pea, gardenia,
jasmine. ‘Icing
Sugar’ cream delphiniums can achieve this look.
· Lavender: lavender, iris, lilac, hydrangea,
delphinium. A simple bunch of ‘Mini
Lavender’ is best for this.
· Yellow: daffodil, tulip, lily, sunflower. The ‘Sunshine
Kisses‘ mix would be perfect.
· Pink: rose, sweet pea, lily, ranunculus, tulips,
carnations, peony. A beautiful pack of pink ‘Peony
Heads’ is stunning.
Use of flowers on your wedding day:
The
next decision is what role you want the flowers to play on the day. Find out
what the options and restrictions are for flowers at your chosen venues and
then choose what you’d like to have - you may want to consider whether you will
have a floral arch, table decorations, standing displays, and flowers at the
end of pews in a church, for example.
Another way in which flowers can play a role, which can
often be overlooked, is actually by making use of the petals, perhaps scattered
over the reception tables, or if your wedding is outside, what could be more
romantic than a carpet of fresh petals to stand on to say your vows. Shropshire
Petals offers a great variety of natural
petals in all colours and a range of flower varieties for exactly
these choices, as well as for your confetti when leaving the wedding venue.
The bouquets:
Perhaps the most important role the flowers will play at any
wedding however, is in the bridal bouquet, and there are many things to consider,
including size, colour, type of foliage, and also often overlooked is the
number of different styles you can choose for your bouquet to make sure it
complements your style and your dress. There are round bouquets for large
flowers, long trailing bouquets for a more romantic feel, or small tied posies
for a more minimalist approach. You need to make sure the style that matches
the flower you have chosen.
You will also need to select the bridesmaid bouquets, flower
girl petal basket choices, the button holes for the male wedding party and
corsages for female wedding party members as well. It is worth checking with
your wedding party if any of them have allergies to plants and also to check
with your florist to avoid any toxic flowers or plants if there are children in
your wedding group.
The key to choosing the most romantic flowers for your
wedding is to select the kind of flower that reflects your style, personality
and wedding theme, and then find a florist who can make your vision for the
venues and bouquets come to life, within your budget.
Thank you Katie for that wonderful advice on choosing
romantic wedding flowers.
Love as always, SP x x
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