Best Wedding Flowers
Your man has popped the question and you said, "yes." The ring is big and ostentatious. Your wedding should be the same. So many things to do, so much planning. What should you do first? Flowers do not have to be at the top of the list, but they can be in the top five must-do group. Picking the best wedding flower can sound intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. Relax, take your time and smell the roses (or the peonies).
Consider your budget. How much do you want to spend on your floral display? Many times a bride has her heart set on a particular flower; however, that flower may not be in season. If you pick a flower that isn't in season, it will cost you more. A great way to pick a color theme for your wedding is to go by the season.
Summer wedding floral budgets will feel less pressure and more beautiful using these natural lovelies:
- Anemone
- Calla Lily
- Casablanca Lily
- Cornflower
- Daisy/Gerber Daisy
- Delphinium
- Queen Anne's Lace
- Rhododendron
- Rose/Garden Rose
- Stephanotis
Spring weddings will be the talk of the beauty salon using these floral delights:
- Cherry/Apple Blossom
- Cosmos
- Hyacinth
- Hydrangea
- Lilac
- Lily of the Valley
- Peony
- Rose/Garden Rose
- Sweet Pea
- Tulip
Fall weddings will be the toast of the town using these wonderful soothers:
- Aster
- Calla Lily
- Chocolate Cosmos
- Chrysanthemum
- Dahlia
- Parrot Tulips
- Rose
- Statice
- Sunflower
- Victorian Lily
Old man winter will become young again for the wedding party using these heart warmers:
- Amaryllis
- Camelia
- Freesia
- Heather
- Holly/Evergreen/Ivy
- Lisianthus
- Narcissus
- Rose
- Ranunculus
- Violets
When looking for flowers, check through both wedding and floral magazines to get an idea of what you want. Talk to both your wedding planner and your florist about the theme that you have chosen and your budget. When all is said and done, it comes down to excellent skill and craftsmanship, and the only thing that wedding goers will notice is you, the beautiful bride and her gorgeous, breathtaking wedding.