It might be one of the hardest decisions you’ll make for the wedding… The wedding flowers. Which flowers will compliment your style? Every bride wants to make sure she picks the best for her wedding.
So, before you make that appointment with your florist check out the top 10 most popular wedding flowers from The Knot Book of Wedding Flowers.
1. Roses
Its the symbol of beauty and love. This affordable option is one of the most popular flowers for weddings. With over 3,000 varieties grown each year you can find roses in solid colors, bi-color varieties, striped, and tipped colors.
2. Tulips
Tulips come in a variety of colors, and most of them are pretty affordable. They represent “consuming love” and “happy years,” so the tulip can be a meaningful wedding choice.
3. Calla Lily
Also known as the arum lily, it symbolizes “magnificent beauty” in the language of flowers. Creamy ivory is the most popular color, but calla lilies also come in yellow, orange, mauve-pink, and dark purple.
4. Lily of the Valley
Its fresh, perfumed scent from its tiny flowers is unmistakable. The lily of the valley is sometimes called “the ladder to heaven.” This option is expensive, but will compliment any arrangement. It also comes in a very rare, but beautiful rosy pink color.
5. Hydrangeas
A stem or two of this moderately priced, scentless shrub flower helps fill out arrangements and bouquets, and a few sprigs make a charming boutonniere.
6. Peonies
Grown in single- and double-flower styles, this expensive bloom is seasonally available from late spring to early summer but can be imported in the fall. It has a large, full head, strong perfume, and bright color.
7. Ranunculus
It means “I am dazzled by your charms.” Its a great cost-effective alternative to roses and peonies and is available in white, yellow, orange, and pink.
8. Stephanotis
The Victorian meaning for this flower is “marital happiness.” A very traditional choice a bride can make its mildly scented, moderately priced, and available year-round.
9. Sweet Peas
The sweet pea’s colors range from white to intense pinks and purples, and its scent can be strong and sweet. This old fashion favorite means, “lasting pleasure.”
10. Gardenia
Be gentle this delicate flower with creamy ivory petals is expensive and can bruise easily. Its intoxicating scent will be a huge favorite at your wedding.
Happy Planning! đŸ™‚
Photos courtesy of: Luster Studios, Carly McCray Photography, Charlotte Geary Photography, Le Bonne Fleur, PDX Bride- My Oregon Wedding, Sarah Postma, Our Labor of Love, Manolo Brides, Country Living, Karen Tran Floral.
