It’s a part of the wedding that’s often overlooked but has been linked to traditions for years. Everyone has been to a wedding where the bride tossed a bouquet over her shoulder, and the person who caught it got the look of “it’s your turn next!”
Anyway, wedding flowers aren’t just about the bouquet that the bride carries. They’re about centerpieces, decoration around the reception hall, and the boutonnière that the groom wears.
So, in 2024, what are the wedding flower trends to think about if you’re tying the knot, and which looks are just out? Read on for a quick guide!
Wispy
Have you ever seen a bouquet of wildflowers that have been collected by a child?Think of that, but then make it look a bit more organized! This design style is known as “wispy florals” and is inspired by wildflowers that you’ll find in any rural setting. This look is a must-have for bouquets, centerpieces, and for placing around wedding reception halls in vases.
It’s created by using flowers like poppies, loosestrife, long-stemmed buttercups, fox-and-cubs, and so on, without cutting back the leaves and the stems. There are no filler flowers or greenery, and the goal is to have an arrangement that’s not organized; each bouquet or display will be asymmetric, with odd shapes, and will often have completely random colors. Usually, the flowers are also seasonal, which adds to their beauty.
Bold Colors
On the flip side, there’s a trend in 2024 for floral arrangements at weddings to be bold, with eye-catching colors that may not be as natural as the traditional pastel roses.
This is easier to do with faux flowers but, with a creative florist, you can have as many bright pink, blue, or even white roses around your wedding reception as possible. It will just take some food coloring or some floral paint.
Long-Stemmed Displays
This idea isn’t going to work very well if you want to have florals trailing down a staircase, as the stems will look a bit, well, off. However, if you want to place your wedding flowers in long vases around the reception hall, then this will be ideal. You can use long-stemmed flowers like roses, carnations, and even lotuses. The key to pulling this off is to cut back on the greenery and the leaves, for a minimalist look.
Minimal Greenery
Speaking of cutting back on the greenery, this is another design option to look into for your floral wedding arrangements. Your florist will need to create an arrangement that’s structured and impactful, with the heads of the flowers doing the talking.
The botanicals for these options tend to be larger, bolder in color, and placed in clusters, making them an ideal centerpiece for the tables at the reception. You can mix roses, lotuses, cala lilies, gladioli, and, of course, carnations. If you’re stuck on which blooms could help to pull this look off, talk to your florist!