The choices of wedding themes is so vast that it’s always a good idea to have some idea of which flower varieties complement the various colour schemes well ahead of time, regardless of whether you’re doing the flowers yourself or getting help from a professional florist.
Choosing wedding flowers can’t be taken lightly as they are a focal feature, complementing the bride’s outfit, the bridesmaids, the theme of the wedding as well as the choice of venue. They will also need to retain their good looks throughout the event and not be damaged or ruined by the weather etc (eg flowers wilting in hot sun or under heaters inside a marquee or hall etc).
Wondrous white
White flowers are traditional for weddings, and look wonderful with an array of complementary accessories (ribbon, organza etc) or foliage. The classic choice is roses, with other options including carnations, orchids, daisies, lilies, tulips, lily of the valley, chrysanthemum, hydrangeas, lisianthus, baby’s breath etc.
Bountiful blues
If you’re feeling blue, your flower choices could include delphiniums, Canterbury bells, larkspur, asters, lisianthus and statice. These look gorgeous when complemented with white or silver flowers and foliage eg eucalyptus or ‘florist’s gum’.
Pretty in pink
Pink roses will always work well, especially when complemented by other pinks such as tulips, carnations, orchids, ranunculus, alstromeria etc. Pink flowers also look fantastic when mixed with browns (eg magnolia or hypericum), lime greens (eg chrysanthemum buttons or spent hydrangea heads, gardenia foliage) or with classic white, but ask your local Perth flowers specialist or online florist for their ideas.
Romantic red
For the ultimate declaration of love, red roses make for a red-hot theme, and could be complemented by other fire-engine varieties such as anthiriums, gerberas, amaryllis and poinsettias. And remember, always check with your online florist if the flowers you choose (especially roses) will be fully opened on your special day.
Happy daze in yellow
For a bright and happy theme, oranges and yellows will be one to remember. The brights – such as tulips, freesias, sunflowers, golden rod and daffodils – will bring a ray of sunshine to the special day and will look wonderful when combined with soft, green leaves and interesting foliage.
Brown is not boring
A warm and inspiring brown and cream colour scheme can add elegance and grace to any wedding – with flower varieties such as magnolia, nandina, pussy willow, cream roses and chrysanthemums all suitable choices. You may also want to check on local indigenous varieties with your florist.
For every wedding, there are perfect flower choices. Forward planning is essential, say the Perth fresh flowers delivery specialists, as you need time to budget accordingly, choose wisely and create the perfect setting for your big day.
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