Floral Arrangements

There is nothing that dresses a wedding better than flowers.

They are just as important as the wedding dress, as they are the ones that give color to your ceremony and carry the positive energy you need on the big day.
Whether for its aroma, its color or its fresh and delicate touch, you cannot fail to count on these allies from nature on what will be the best day of your life. Flowers can be seen as talismans of love, a tribute to the joy and vivacity with which we celebrate the most beautiful things in life. And nothing like celebrating the date with different scents and colors the love that unites the future couple.
The variety of flowers that exist on the market is endless.

It may be that you have already thought of your favorite flower for a long time, but if not, we invite you to learn a little more about the 12 flowers that you should count on as allies on the day of “Yes, I do!”

1. Rose

A rose is always distinguished by its sweet aroma and they exist in different colors and shapes. The most famous of all roses are the peach-colored ones.

Its beauty is rare, as well as being one of the most expensive flowers. They symbolize the deepest love, sincerity and innocence.

They are the perfect substitute for peonies and bloom with great refinement in your invitations, centerpieces and wreaths and, of course, in your bridal bouquet.

Is there any flower more romantic than the rose? Around here we are suspicious, but we love Roses.

2. Hydrangea

These small landscape shrubs often spill over into the most elegant centerpieces, being one of the most attractive flowers to add to a wedding arrangement.

Its large and thick crown and intense shades of pink, blue, burgundy and purple represent gratitude, grace, beauty and happiness. A stalk or two is all it takes to complete an elegant bouquet, as well as a few loose twigs to decorate the groom’s and best man’s coat.

3. Peony

Peonies are tender like the emotion of first love and exuberant like the feelings of passion. Their rounded, velvety shape embodies romance, which makes them an omen of good luck and a happy marriage.

Thus, it is not surprising that they are the most popular flowers among brides when it comes to choosing the flowers for the bridal bouquet.

Symbol of happiness and prosperity, peonies produce a surprising effect in any decor, making it a truly feminine and striking option.

How about surprising your guests by including it on the wedding cake?

4. Ranunculus

This hybrid between rose and peony is one of the most versatile flowers when it comes to decoration. They bloom at the end of winter, full of charm.

They are available in every color of the rainbow and make for the most elegant decor you’ve ever seen, outshining the beauty of roses, dahlias and peonies.

They represent charm and seduction through a new cycle of life, ideal for celebrating a new and passionate union.

5. Tulip.

Although associated with the Netherlands, this flower actually hails from Persia.

The tulip represents a perfect and lasting love.

Although fragile, it is an impressive and solemn flower, and can be grown in a wide range of colors for a large part of the year.

Have you ever thought about offering bouquets of tulips to guests so that love continues to grow in all hearts?

6. Carnation

This classic flower is back and ready to awaken your senses.

Subtly scented, although its red version is associated with passion, the pink carnation symbolizes sincerity and honesty. As well as being a very economical option, which makes it perfect for replacing roses and decorating centerpieces or making wreaths, they are also a symbol of distinction and nobility.

The most underrated flower in the world is also one of the most versatile. How about a photocall with carnations as a backdrop?

Carnations are sturdier than most flowers and once dry they make a beautiful wedding keepsake.

7. Lavender

The soft, romantic purple hue of lavender works wonders with any flower combination.

With a simple and humble character, lavender is known as the goddess of air, for the fragrant aroma it releases. Pay attention to this flower if you have chosen a rustic theme for your wedding.

Lavender has increasingly gained a prominent role in weddings.

You can use it in decorations, centerpieces, include it in lemonades, candles, and create pleasant scented souvenirs for your guests. Once dry, you can even choose to use it to perfume your photo album or your favorite books.

8. Astilbe

Native to China and Japan, astilbe is a ground plant that is often used to cover giant gardens with color. This flower has soft and delicate feathers, which are not only beautiful and feminine, but also cost-effective.

Different and sophisticated, it is perhaps one of the most romantic plants you can adopt for your wedding. Beautiful and smooth, they delight everyone when they sway in the wind.

Because they look like they were designed by angels, they look perfect in any bouquet.

9. Mimosa

It may be the first time you hear about her, but you will certainly recognize her pompoms, signs of sensitivity, elegance and tenderness.

This flower represents friendship, which makes it impossible to resist its natural charm. Add a vibrant, rustic element to your space decor with these cheery branches. How?

Put them in a vase, or a transparent bottle, and fill any corner of your party with vitality.

10. Daisies

How many daisies have we plucked while daydreaming, like the true love represented in them?

Daisies are pure energy, joy made of flowers. Having them scattered around the wedding and reception venue will add a special touch to any rustic or vintage wedding space.

Use your optimism, simplicity and innocence and combine them with lemons, wooden boxes, among others, and make this flower an unexpected queen of romanticism.

11. Protein

If you like exotic flowers, out of the ordinary, you will love this species.

Its ornamental value is undeniable due to its size, its unique color and, of course, its particular shape.

The period in which they bloom is in the spring, but you can find them during the warm time of the year.
Being an exotic flower, it needs to be in a warm environment, so we recommend them for winter weddings.

12. Anthurium

One of the most special characteristics of this plant is its incomparable appearance.

It has heart-shaped leaves that end in a point and make them really eye-catching. All anthuriums have intense green leaves around them.
This plant is native to the jungles of Guatemala and Costa Rica where it grows in very shady places.

This type of flower is one of the most popular species for daring brides looking for a different, unique and special touch for their wedding.

And even though they are exotic plants that come from the jungle, not only will they make spring and summer weddings shine, they will also add a special touch to fall and winter weddings.

Make the right choice: how to choose wedding flowers in 5 steps
Flowers are a fundamental element in any event, especially when it comes to a wedding.

Choosing the plants, flowers, trees, vases and all kinds of floral arrangements that will be part of each of the settings and corners of your big day is extremely important to create the perfect environment to celebrate happiness and love. Therefore, when choosing the flowers for your wedding decoration, be sure to consider your personal taste, the time of year – as from May to June most flowers are more expensive, the location of the party and the ceremony (if it is abroad, it is even better to choose more resistant flowers) – and the wedding time.

Choose more striking flowers, like roses, for an evening wedding. Smaller flowers with pastel tones are more suitable for celebrations during the day.

Step 1. Take into account the time of year
Spring

It’s the time of year when the landscape presents us with naturally colorful scenery.
The wide variety of flowers at this time allows you to use a mix of different species in your wedding decor, creating original and very colorful arrangements.
Spring flowers:
– Roses
(all year)
– Lilies
– Sunflowers
– Gypsophila
– daffodils
– Tulips
– Petunias
Summer:
Summer is the time of year when more weddings take place.
At this time, we will in turn need flowers that can withstand the high temperatures that we have in our country and that remain fresh and beautiful throughout the day. More sensitive flowers such as lily and jasmine for example are some of the examples of flowers that cannot withstand exposure to this heat for several hours and therefore should not be used in summer.
Some of the most typical of this period are jasmine, lilac, gardenia or magnolia, among many others.
Summer Flowers:
– Jasmine
– Lilacs
– Gardenia
– Magnolia
-Orchid
– Succulents
– White & Pink Peonies
– Hydrangeas
– Poppy
– Wildflowers
– Rosemary
Fall:
Autumn brings us an atmosphere of romanticism, which makes some couples already look for this season to carry out their wedding ceremony.
In the autumnal environment, yellowish, brown and orange tones predominate.
The ceremonies held at this time of year tend to feature beautiful floral arrangements with twigs and dried flowers, which, combined with each other, create a truly irresistible atmosphere of charm and originality in your ceremony. At this time of the year, the ideal flowers for decorating your wedding are chrysanthemums, dahlias, pitchers, the aster flower (known as the “star flower”) or heather, which used as a shrub becomes very elegant and gives color to the environment where you place it. autumn flowers
– Chrysanthemums
– Dahlias
– Jugs
– Aster flower
– Hibiscus
– Perfect love
– Plants with berries
– Perpetual
– Tulips
– Camellias Orchids – Wax flower
– Lilies
Winter:
This is the time of year when fewer wedding ceremonies take place.
The low temperatures and climatic characteristics of the season do not inspire the bride and groom to choose the season. Which is not bad at all, given that thanks to these factors, we also have a small number of floral varieties, which is why most decorations resort to the use of foliage and flowers planted or eventually dried or preserved, a trend that is becoming increasingly popular. increasingly important in the world of floral decoration.
Winter Flowers:
– Camellias
– Tulips
– Orchids
– Lysianths
– Carnations
– Lilies

Adapt the choice of flowers to the type of celebration
The decoration of the ceremony venue is the letter of introduction to the wedding party, as it will give clues as to how the decoration and style of the rest of the event will be, which generally follows the same line. However, it will also be determined by the type of celebration you will have.
In the decoration of religious weddings, the choices generally fall on more classic flowers.

In turn, the architectural style of the church or temple where it will take place can condition the style.
Flowers with rounded shapes are perfect for Romanesque churches, as they are sweeter and more romantic, in addition to being very elegant. Examples: roses or hydrangeas.

In Gothic churches, more elongated floral arrangements work very well.

Spike flowers such as gladioli or tubers are excellent choices for decoration, which can be combined with flowers such as lilies and gerberas. In more modern churches, the arrangements can be more linear and in the form of an L. The most suitable flowers, in this case, are the aliam (bulbous plants), anthourium, liatrix and large green leaves. Despite the type of church being a differentiating point, there is a decoration that suits all styles: wreaths with flowers such as daisies or paniculata. In terms of colors, white is generally used, the most elegant and refined, which is also the color of brides. For the most daring couples, the formations in the shape of globes adapt perfectly.

Distribution of flowers in the church

However, we also tell you how to distribute the flowers in the church: the center, in front of the altar, should be marked with a larger decoration, as it will be the most photographed space. In the highest area, on the altar, other arrangements and ornaments can be distributed in a symmetrical way, which can be seen from any perspective.

Floral decoration at civil weddings

Floral decoration at civil weddings can differ depending on the chosen location, and the trend in recent years is for flowers to become more prominent in this type of celebration. For the right choice, the first factor to take into account is the time at which the wedding will be celebrated.
In the case of weddings held during the day, in the morning, it will be perfect to place a centerpiece on the table where the bride and groom are seated, especially if the celebration takes place inside an enclosed space.

Outside, the flower arches, which frame the ceremony, are wonderful.
In the case of weddings held at night, you can add one of the differentiating elements: candles. They are fantastic for creating a unique climate and a much more welcoming environment.
Consider the place of celebration
Another factor to take into account when choosing the flowers for your wedding is the place where both the ceremony and the banquet will be held. The options are not the same if you are going to have an outdoor wedding in a natural space or a closed hotel or restaurant in the center of the city.
If you are getting married in an open space, you can decorate it with flowers and wild plants or choose those that best match the environment, the color of the walls of the place or the trees that grow in the area. If you are going to get married indoors, you should observe what kind of decoration the space offers and what colors can match the hall.
To create harmony between all the elements, it is preferable to choose a dominant environment that stands out from the rest and two or three others from the same range.
Don’t forget the spaces and nooks
All floral decoration must be in harmony, also taking into account the spaces that will host these flowers. Generally, there are two distinct areas that need to be decorated: the cocktail area and the lounge or banquet area.
In the decoration of the cocktail, it is necessary to take into account whether it is held during the day or at night, as well as whether it takes place in an outdoor or indoor environment.
For a daytime wedding, the decoration is chosen according to the couple’s taste, who can decorate corners in the garden, opt for a line of flowers similar to the rest of the wedding and ceremony. If the wedding is at night, the protagonism of the decoration is the lighting (candles, garlands of lights…)
With regard to the decoration of the room, it is essential to choose centerpieces that make each wedding a unique and different event. If you prefer something more classic, you should opt for small, round centers, although in recent years the trend has been towards tall centers, asymmetrical flower centers and natural garlands arranged along the imperial tables.
Whether the bride and groom are in charge of the wedding decor, or you are a wedding planner, it is essential that the bride and groom think in advance what type of floral decoration they want. Ideally, the bride and groom and the wedding planner should go to the place where the ceremony and the wedding reception will take place, with the specific aim of being able to visualize how everything could look.
Even more important is to order the flowers in advance and without rushing, so that there are no unforeseen events when ordering the flowers and they are fresh on the day of the event.
It is also essential that the bride and groom estimate well what budget they will allocate to the wedding flowers, since flowers have very different costs, and some of them may greatly enhance the ceremony but also increase the cost of it.
And you, have you already chosen the type of wedding that you will want for your big day and what type of flowers have you chosen for the date?

Leave us your answers and photos in our comments, and help other brides come up with ideas for their big day.