Flowers are perhaps the most important decorations at any wedding. Used both in the ceremony and to decorate the reception, they set the tone and help to accentuate the happy couples color choices. There is no right or wrong choice when it comes to selecting the kinds of flowers to use for your wedding. The flowers on our list represent five of the most popular wedding flowers with brides today.
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Wedding Flower Rose
The Rose has been used for centuries by writers and poets to express beauty and love. Its use in literature has defined the rose as an expression of passion and beauty and because of this it is the number one choice of couples for use in their wedding arrangements. The rose is available in many colors and varieties making it compatible with almost any color or style choice. From the most expensive garden rose’s that offer dizzying scents and a more open look to the classic hybrid tea roses with their uniform shapes that are readily available at most florists, the rose offers something for everyone.
Elegance and Syle with Cala Lillies Wedding Bouquet
Couples looking for a formal look that will evoke the feelings of early twentieth-century style should consider the Calla Lily. Also known by the name arum lily the Trumpet shaped flower is very elegant and is said to represent magnificent beauty in the flowers native home Africa. The most popular color choice for this flower is ivory but it is available in other colors including dark purple, orange, and yellow to name a few.
Tulip Wedding Bouquet
Another popular and versatile flower is the Tulip. The simple classic lines of this flower make it easy to use in both formal and also more casual ceremonies. The tulip brings to mind images of expansive fields of red and yellow covering the Netherlands. This flower is however available in many pastel colors and different shades of white. These colors are sometimes chosen to give a softer feel to wedding ceremonies. The tulip is said to bring happy years to those who surround themselves with them making this flower a popular and symbolic choice as a wedding flower.
Lily of the Valley Bridal Bouquet at Elizabeth Hurley's Nuptials
For many couples, the scent of their flowers is as important as the look and for them Lily of the Valley is a popular choice. This tiny bell shaped flower has been referenced as far back as Norse mythology where it appears in references to the goddess of springtime. During the spring Lily of the Valley isn’t cheap but it is easy to find. This flower is available during all seasons but it carries a hefty price tag and because of that it is often coupled with other flowers and used as a small accent. The most widely known color is white but brides who are lucky enough to find the rare pale pink variety will truly have found something special.
A Beautiful Ranunculus Bridal Bouquet
Finally couples who are willing to compromise to save a few dollars should consider Ranunculus. These beautiful blossoms come in a variety of colors including white, pink, orange and yellow. In Victorian times flowers were given meanings and this whimsical choice says,”I am dazzled by your charms.”
Wedding flowers should reflect the couples love and will help set the mood for the ceremony. One of the flowers on our list is sure to help make your big day very special.
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