When it comes to choosing wedding flowers, more couples are opting for dried wedding flowers, and it’s easy to see why. With their timeless beauty, sustainable benefits, and long-lasting nature, dried flowers are the perfect choice for modern weddings.
Pictured: Shropshire Petals Dried flower bouquets,
At Shropshire Petals, we grow, handpick, and dry flowers on our family farm in Shropshire, creating beautiful dried flower bouquets, buttonholes and bunches ideal for weddings across the UK. Here's why dried is the way forward for your big day:
1. Long-Lasting Beauty with No Fuss
Our dried bridal bouquets and buttonholes look just as good at the end of the day as they do at the start. Unlike fresh blooms, dried flowers don’t need to be kept in water or stored upright in buckets, they’re ready to use whenever you are. No wilting, no drooping, just effortless elegance that lasts.
And the best part? You can keep your bouquet long after the day is over as a gorgeous wedding keepsake.
Pictured: Shropshire Petals Buttonholes
2. Sustainable & Grown in the UK
Looking for sustainable wedding flowers? Dried flowers are one of the most eco-friendly choices you can make. Our blooms are grown right here on the farm, no air miles and no plastic wrapping!
By choosing British dried flowers, you’re reducing your carbon footprint and supporting local wildlife and pollinators. It’s a beautiful way to celebrate love and look after the planet at the same time.
3. Creative DIY Décor That Lasts
Want to add a personal touch to your day? Our dried flower bunches are perfect for DIY wedding flowers. Couples have used our blooms to create:
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Dried flower arches for the ceremony that double up as a photo backdrop for guests
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Dried Flower Floor Displays for the ceremony then moved to the top table for the reception
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Handmade wedding favours, bud vases and flower crowns.
The best bit? These can all be reused at home, gifted to loved ones, or brought out again at future celebrations.
4. Flexible, Stress-Free Planning
Because dried flowers don’t rely on water or last-minute delivery, you can prep and style your arrangements well ahead of time. Whether you’re creating your own displays or ordering our handmade bridal bouquets, you can tick flowers off the list early and know they’ll still look perfect on the day.
5. A Style That’s Uniquely Yours
With so many colours and textures to choose from, dried flowers suit every wedding style, from soft, romantic pastels to bold, rustic mixes. Each of our dried flower bouquets is handmade and unique, just like your wedding.
Ready to Plan with Dried Flowers
Explore our full collection of dried bridal bouquets, buttonholes, and bunches for DIY wedding décor, all lovingly made on our farm.
Bonus Tips:
- Keep your dried bouquet in a dry, shaded spot before the big day
- After the wedding, display it in a vase at home or dry-wrap it as a keepsake
- Share smaller bunches with family or friends as thoughtful thank-you gifts
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Love SP x
