Calla Lilies
Calla lilies have a sophisticated elegance that is unmatched. White callas are very popular for weddings, but there is a wonderful range of colours available. The near black 'schwarzwalder' calla lily makes a striking focal point of any arrangement and is always a talking point. The yellow/orange variety 'mango' is very popular and bright yellow callas such as 'golden star' are very pretty. sophisticated elegance that is unmatched.
Hydangea
Hydrangeas have become an increasingly popular choice of wedding flowers. They work particularly well in vintage and retro themed weddings. Hydrangeas are elegant and stylish on their own but work equally well when mixed with other flowers. They are available in a wide range of colors from spring through to fall.
Roses
The classic wedding flower is the rose. There is a wide variety of roses, each having a different color, shape, and size. Roses also differ from wonderfully fragrant varieties to having practically no smell at all. A great variety of colors are available from red through to yellow, pale green, white and near black.
Tulips
Tulips are a wedding favorite, and with over 500 varieties of cut tulip available, there is plenty of choice. Tulip availability is usually reserved for spring and early summer events.
Freesias
Freesias are a wonderful choice for weddings. They have delicate blooms and a lovely subtle fragrance. Freesias can be used in bouquets and table decorations and are available in a variety of colors including lilac, pink, white, orange and red.
Types of Flowers
The Seasons
Tulips, daffodils, irises and hyacinths are among the many wonderful spring bulb flowers. Tulips are particularly ideal as they are available in a wide variety of colors. If you are looking for white event flowers, then you may want to consider Lily of the Valley, Daisies, Lilies, or white Roses. All of these look stunning on their own, or combined with other, more colorful flowers. Lily of the Valley has a lovely, delicate fragrance that enhances any occasion, but is perfect for table pieces and other decorations. Tulips, Roses, Iris, Peonies, Primroses and Ranunculuses all have different colored varieties for you to choose from. You may not have a budget that includes full rose bouquets, for example, but these could be combined with other less expensive flowers to produce an equally stunning effect. The fresh green of the many different new leaves that grow in spring can also be used as natural fillers for bouquets.
Spring
Summer
Some flowers available in the summer are Baby's Breath, Bachelor Buttons, Carnations, Chrysanthemum, Dahlias, Daisies, Foxglove, Geraniums, Hollyhocks, Hyacinth, Lilies, Orchids, Poppies, Pansies, Roses and the vibrant Sunflower. The colors used in summer weddings can range from pastels to deep vibrant colors. The darker colors add a variety and romantic feel to the actual wedding that some of the brighter colors cannot. Flowers you should avoid in summer due to low-heat resistance are pretty straight forward and simple. Tulips tend to open up in the heat and really aren't that pretty afterwards. Another is the Gardenia since each time it is touched, it will turn brown in the heat, due to the oils from your skin.
Fall
Certain exotic autumn flowers are available exclusively during these months which help you to add a seasonal touch to the event. Similarly, widely available autumn foliage should be incorporated into your event decoration so that the autumn season is highlighted. Dry grasses like Wheat and Rye are typical of autumn and using these in a bridal bouquet will help to give out an autumn ambiance. Other related choices include Copper Beech, Vine, and Croton leaves. Roses remain the most popular and elegant option. But there are several other beautiful selections which are available. The finest reap of the season are chocolaty Leonidas which are novelty roses that help add freshness to the wedding. Other options include orange-colored Terra Cotta, Black Magic, Mambo, Hocus Pocus, Red Berlin, Sari and Konfetti. Popular choices of the season are Montbretia and Hypericum; these are rare and delicate but perfect for a wedding occasion. Color plays the foremost role in deciding what flowers would be eligible for the day. If typical reds are sought as the fall wedding flowers, Carnation, Amaryllis, Euphorbia, and Poinsettia will work well. Winter Jasmine and Narcissus are available in yellow shades while shrub Honeysuckle, Snowdrop and Carnation will work well for a white theme. Adding a neutral shade of green is almost necessary as it provides a fine divergence from the bright and contrasting shades. Green options can be Hemlock, Ivy, Senecio and Mahonia. Autumn offers the opportunity to add uniqueness and a personal touch to your event preparations.
Winter
Customary winter wedding flowers include roses, lilies, orchids and daisies. Other popular options are carnations, tulips, magnolia, poinsettias, amaryllis and freesia.The primary consideration before deciding on winter wedding flowers should be your wedding theme. Flowers and their colors symbolize a variety of emotions. Consequently, it is also important to consider the mood that you want to be reflected across before choosing your wedding flowers. Roses represent love, beauty, passion and joy. Daisies represent innocence. Gardenias denote delight and so on. Colors like red and burgundy are popular choices especially due to the snowy backdrop during the winter months. Other colors of this season are white, blue and green. All these colors have different shades that you should also take into account. White ranges from pure white to pinkish white; blue varies from aquamarine to indigo; and similarly, green differs from lime to forest green. In brief, the color that matches your wedding gown and complements the overall theme should be the one to watch. Roses, lilies and daisies are available throughout the year but winter. Budget is a key factor which determines the amount that can be spent on flowers. Choosing flowers widely available in winter help you to reduce costs significantly. Winter wedding flower bouquets and centerpieces should be accented using foliage like holly leaves, eucalyptus, fir, pine cones, ferns and willow stems. Such foliage helps to add a green shade to the arrangements that adds balance and a majestic look. Blue seems to have emerged as a contemporary choice for winter wedding flowers as they help to create an illusion of winter. Possible options in blue flowers include freesia, iris, heather, statice, wisteria and blue star sea holly. Such flowers add elegance to the entire wedding decoration. Colors should be used to create accents; light shades work well in contrast with darker shades. White and red are traditional examples of such contrasts. Also, an appropriate contrasting shade of foliage will help the flowers to stand out in a bouquet or a table decoration. Winter weddings provide the opportunity to stick to the traditional and ever-beautiful roses and lilies. In addition, certain exotic flowers grown in winter can also be chosen to add distinction and elegance to your wedding decoration.
Delphinium
Delphiniums are line flowers that are suitable for tall centerpieces, but when they are used in bridal bouquets they are cut short.
Daffodil
Having a fresh, sweet fragrance, this joyful blossom symbolizes singular love and chivalry.
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