A Guide to Choosing the Perfect Wedding Flowers

Wedding season is fast approaching, and that means you have to start getting your dates saved and everything planned.

Whether you are planning a wedding yourself, or attending one, an important aspect of the day is flowers.

These can be given as a gift, or used as decoration, but finding the right bouquet is a big deal.

That's why the team at flowersbypost.com have created this guide on how to choose the perfect wedding flowers for you.

Let's take a look.

Choosing the Perfect Flowers for Your Own Wedding

There are three common areas flowers are used in a wedding, and these are:

Decoration - It is common to see flowers spread throughout a venue to add a dash of colour and texture to the surroundings.

Centre Pieces - No wedding table is complete without a delightful bouquet nestled in the centre of it.

The Bridal Bouquet - When the bride walks down the aisle, her and the bridesmaids who have preceded her will often be seen holding flowers.

If you want to make sure you're always making the right choice, here are five quick tips:

1. Consider the Wedding Theme

Many weddings have a theme.

Whether it is modern and sophisticated or rustic and traditional, your flower selection should complement this.

Once you have worked out your theme, your flowers will be much easier to choose.

For example, a small bouquet may work best for a minimalist wedding, or a large, natural collection of flowers will go well with the aforementioned rustic theme.

Your theme is important, and if you go against the grain, it may make your flowers stand out for the wrong reasons.

2. Think About the Venue

The flowers you choose should also go well with the venue.

This falls closely in with the theme, but there are also some other points that need considering.

Are you getting married outside for example? There may be plenty of flowers already around, so it is always a good idea to have your flowers match these.

The size of the venue is also an important factor, as if you are getting married in a large hall, you can opt for a bigger bouquet, whereas a smaller venue may limit your choices to smaller bouquets.

3. Choose Flowers that Represent You

It is important that the flowers you choose for your wedding represent you.

There are many ways a bouquet of flowers can do this, from something as simple as being your favourite species or colour, or something deeper such as you relating with the symbolism, or the flowers holding an important part in a memory.

By choosing flowers that mean something to you, you can let your personality shine through in your selection.

Visually, you will want flowers that match your dress as well, so try find something in a similar style to make these the perfect match.

4. Focus on Colours

Colour is something of huge importance in a wedding.

Commonly, white flowers are used as these symbolise innocence, hope, and new beginnings, but you can choose any colour you want.

The key is to make sure they match your theme.

A good colour selection can bring your whole venue together to great effect, so work out your colour scheme and look into flowers from there.

Colours are packed with meanings in flowers, so it's also a good idea to do a bit of research into this and find something that you can really relate to.

5. Get Expert Advice

Our final tip is to try and relax as much as possible.

We know how stressful organising a wedding can be, and that's why it is sometimes a great idea to leave it in the hands of the professionals.

Someone experienced in picking out the perfect flowers (such as the team at flowersbypost.com) can work with you and take the strain of flower selection out of your hands, leaving you to focus on other aspects of the big day.

As long as you communicate your vision clearly and let them know about all of the factors mentioned above, you're sure to love the final result.

5 Popular Choices for Wedding Flowers

So, now you know how to select them, what are three great choices for wedding flowers:

Roses- No list of flowers associated with romance is complete without the iconic rose. This is a versatile choice, offering many colours and sizes. Whether a multicoloured selection or simply the classic plain red and white, there are many reasons this is at the top of the list when it comes to the most popular flower selections.

Carnations- Another flower that is hugely popular at weddings is the carnation. These have been used at weddings for generations and are a great choice for all aspects of decoration and for the bridal bouquet. These work well when partnered with other flowers such as roses in our 'for someone special' bouquet', as well as on their own, such as our rainbow carnations or yellow and pink bouquets if you're looking for a bit of colour.

Freesias- For something a little bit different, why not take a look at freesias. These add a lovely scent to any room they're in and in the case of our golden treat bouquet, can pack a real punch of colour. Our white delight bouquet is a great centrepiece for a rustic theme with the white freesias sitting on a backdrop of thick green stems.

Tulips - If you're looking to keep your wedding budget down, then shopping for flowers in season is a great choice. If your wedding is in spring, then tulips are perfect as they are in season and may come at a lower cost, such as our mixed tulips selection. This flower also symbolises hope and new beginnings, so is great for a wedding.

Lilies - For something perfect for a larger venue, some alstroemeria is perfect. These are big and bold flowers that come in a wide range of vibrant colours and are ideal if you're looking to make a real statement with your flower selection. Our Alstroemeria bouquet will make the ideal eye-catching centrepiece and add a splash of colour to any table it is on.

Giving Flowers as a Wedding Gift

If you are a guest at wedding, giving flowers can be a thoughtful and meaningful gesture.

One tip here is to not take the gift to the wedding, but rather give it after the ceremony, maybe delivering it the bride and groom's house to say thank you for a lovely day.

Make sure you get a bouquet that symbolises your love and appreciation for the couple, and don't be afraid to personalise it (maybe even adding a note referencing the wedding date or something along these lines).

Consider the couple's tastes and preferences and think about the theme of the wedding (and the flowers used in it) to really make this bouquet a great reminder of their special day.

Wedding Flowers from flowersbypost.com

If you are looking for flowers for your wedding, or simply want to gift some to the happy couple, then why not head over to flowersbypost.com.

We have a huge selection of bright and beautiful bouquets that would make any wedding special.

Want to know more? Or have any questions for our team? Then get in touch today.