Picking Your Petals

Floral arrangements are an integral part of any wedding ceremony and reception. From the corsages to the center pieces, the flowers you choose will help to set the tone of your wedding. So how do you go about picking your petals? Here are five timeless flower options that appear more often in wedding ceremonies than their counterparts.

1) Romance

The Rose

 

Though appearing in literature as a symbol of beauty and love for hundreds of years, the rose is far from worn-out!  There are over three thousand varieties of roses and they can be tipped, striped, and any color you can imagine (even bi-colored). You can choose from splendidly scented bouquets or elect from more modestly fragranced buds. According to The Knot – here are the three types most likely to appear in your wedding decor.




Hybrid Tea Rose

Spray Rose

Garden Rose

 

2) Modernity

 

 

Calla Lillies

 

This majestic, trumpet-like flower originally hails from Africa. Contrary to the complex, ancient appeal our first flower, the calla lilly features a more sleek, simplistic beauty. It comes in two sizes, one perfect for bouquets and the other for boutonnieres.

 



 

Though the soft, cream color is most commonly featured in weddings, the calla lily also comes in a sunshine yellow, deep pink, dark purple, and fiery orange. If you're a more modern couple, the calla lilly might be the flower for you.

 

 

3) Fairytale

 

 

Hydrangeas

 

The abundantly-blossomed hydrangea is native to Southeast Asia. Ranging from vibrant to muted shades of pink, blue, green, and white, it's become a wedding favorite for its buds' ability to fill out a gorgeous centerpiece and spruce up a groom's lapel. If you're looking for a Victorian or fairytale feel on your wedding day, hydrangeas are an ideal blossom.

 

 

4) Modesty

 

 

Peonies

 

 The peony, found in blushing shades of red, yellow, and white, was synonymous with bashfulness during the Victorian Era. Today, brides prefer to associate the peony with modest grace, arranging the buds in bunches for centerpieces and other ceremony/reception decor. Choose peonies to add a delicate touch to your wedding day festivities.

 

 

5) Classic

  

Stephanotis

 

This blossom, meaning "marital happiness," is an classic selection for wedding day decor. It's simple white buds are famous for their duets in wedding bouquets.

 

 

Stephanotis flowers often accompany roses and calla lillies and are small enough to be the solo act in boutonnieres. If you find that your ideal wedding is going to be a classic, formal affair, stephanotis flowers would be a perfect choice for your big day.

 

Photos from www.vogueflowers.com, www.bonitaflowershop.com, www.pinterest.com

Sources include: http://www.theknot.com/, http://www.bridalguide.com