Having trouble choosing which
flowers to use for your wedding bouquet?
With thousands of varieties available, it is not surprising to know why you
have a difficult time picking the ideal flowers. Searching for the most popular
wedding flowers can get a little overwhelming. You have plenty of choices but
you can’t decide which one to select since each of them has a unique
characteristic.
Try to picture yourself walking
through a beautiful and colourful garden with every kind of flower. Which
flowers will you pick? Are you going to choose the most colourful one? The
rarest?The most fragrant? To help you narrow down your choices here is a quick
roundup of the most favourite wedding blossoms that you can consider for your wedding bouquet or centrepieces.
Roses
Roses have long been considered
as a symbol of love and beauty. Many romantic poets and writers have used this
flower as a metaphor for emotion, true love, passion, and beauty throughout the
ages. Gorgeous and truly beautiful, this flower lets you know that there is
something special going on. The rose is far from boring especially when it
comes to colour since it is available in bicolour varieties and solid shades.
In fact, you can find striped roses and tipped roses. With over three thousand
varieties of roses grown commercially, you have different of choices or you can
mix some.
Calla Lily
Calla Lily, also known as the
arum lily, becomes a favourite choice among many brides today. This elegant,
trumpet-shaped flower originated in Africa and is believed to symbolise
splendid beauty in the language of flowers. Its distinctive shape has been
depicted in Art Nouveau and Art Deco works. There are two types of Calla Lily
commonly available such as the large-headed variety with a long, smooth stem,
and the miniature version perfect for boutonnieres and nosegays. Calla Lilies
come in different colours like orange, dark purple, yellow, and mauve-pink but
the most popular shade for wedding
bouquet is the creamy ivory.
Tulip
Tulips are commonly associated
with the Netherlands since there are several farms growing this flower in the
country. However, tulips are actually a native of Persia, symbolising happy
years and consuming love. Tulip can be a meaningful choice for a wedding. This
flower can enhance both casual venues and elegant wedding settings. It can be
used for boutonnieres, table arrangements, and bouquets. Tulips come in a wide
range of colours, including pink, yellow, magenta, purple, red, cream, and white.
The rare varieties of tulip can be very expensive while the common types are
cheaper.
Orchid
Orchid is the usual flower choice
for a wedding with tropical settings. This flower symbolises charm and beauty
which make it more than just a destination wedding staple. Orchid comes in many
varieties, in shades of white, purple, and green. It is widely used in wedding
ceremonies with a traditional or modern theme. The flower is so flexible,
looking gorgeous in full arrangements or classy in minimalist-style single
stems.
Peony
Another popular choice for wedding bouquet is Peony. Symbolising
happiness, this flower features full of soft, fluffy petals that make it look
so delicate and beautiful. Peonies have become the new favourite wedding flower
choice nowadays. If you love fragrant flowers, peonies are a perfect option
since they smell delicious. A single stem of peony can be expensive but its
size can help fill out a bouquet or centrepiece.
