Choosing the perfect wedding flowers can be a challenging task because of the many options out there. However, like most things on the internet, there are tried and tested favorites that will help you make the decision. From classy to trendy picks, we’ve compiled a list of the perfect wedding flowers that will walk you through the aisle and make you look stunning.
Roses
Roses are considered a symbol of love and beauty. A lot of fairy tales revolve around roses and romantic writers frequently use them as a metaphor for true love. Roses are one of the most popular flowers picks for weddings. They can even be considered an MVP in the world of weddings. But there is more to roses than meets the eye. With more than 3,000 variations of roses, each one is grown for a specific use, it can be hard to choose the best ones. From all the variations, three main types are the most popular. The first one is the hybrid tea roses, spray roses, and garden roses. Each one will serve your wedding to the best of their ability, and they will not disappoint no matter the occasion.
Tulips
Tulips are native to Persia, even though they are mostly associated with the Netherlands. Tulips are symbols for consuming love and happy times, and they are very popular as wedding flowers. Tulips come in a wide range of hues from white and cream, to pastel colors, to even vibrant shades. According to Floraqueen, tulips are grown throughout the year and they are highly versatile. Common types can be found anywhere and don’t cost much, but rarer types can cost a fortune. Tulips are great for weddings because they enhance both elegant wedding settings and more casual venues as well. They can be used as the main bridal bouquet, boutonnieres, and they are great for table arrangements. There are three main types of tulips: the Dutch tulips, the French tulips, and parrot tulips.
Calla Lilies
Calla Lily is also known as the arum lily, and it is a very elegant flower. Calla lilies are trumpet-shaped and are native to Africa. They symbolize magnificent beauty and have risen to popularity due to various artworks and photography. From the world of Calla lilies, two main types are most popular as wedding flowers. The large-headed variety that comes with long and smooth steam, which is perfect for wedding arrangements, and the miniature version that is most popular for small arrangements and boutonnieres. From the wide range of colors, the creamy ivory is the most popular, however, they can be found in orange, yellow, pink, and dark purple variations.
Lily of the Valley
Yet another highly popular wedding flower is the famous lily of the valley. This flower has tiny bell-shaped florets dangling from its stem. This flower is called “the ladder to heaven” and it is an unmistakable flower. The lily of the valley was famous in Norse mythology because it was linked to Ostara, the goddess of springtime. However, you might mostly recognize this flower from Kate Middleton’s royal wedding back in 2011. The lily of the valley can be found throughout the year, although it can be quite pricy if bought off-season.