The Wedding
Flower Guide for Every Bride
At Wholesale
Wedding Flowers, our goal is to make choosing the perfect wedding
flowers as easy and enjoyable as possible. To help you start this
exciting process, we've prepared a comprehensive wedding flower
guide to explain your flower options. Below is a list of some of
the most popular choices of wedding flowers and a brief description
of what they look like and when they are available. We hope you
find this wedding flower guide helpful in planning your wedding.
Alstroemeria:
These beautiful "south of the border" flowers are native
to South America, specifically to Chile and Brazil. They primarily
bloom in the spring and summer and can be found in sunny yellow,
milky white and rich red colors.
Asters:
These gorgeous flowers, whose heads are shaped like stars, are perfect
for late summer and fall weddings as they bloom abundantly during
these months. Asters are similar in appearance to daisies and are
available in white, purple, lavender, pink and red.
Bells of Ireland:
These unusual green flowers are a favorite for summer weddings.
Mix bells of Ireland together with hypericum berries for a one of
a kind festive centerpiece.
Birds of Paradise:
True to their name, birds of paradise give an impression of exotic
birds. Known as an ornamental flower, this exquisite combination
of a tall green stalk, bright orange sepals and purplish-blue petals
stands beautifully on its own. It is a perfect flower to use for
weddings with tropical themes.
Calla Lilies:
Calla Lilies come in classic, pure white as well as occasionally
in two-toned shades such as white with pink, butter with cream,
or yellow with gold. They are time-honored wedding flowers and are
available for enjoyment all year round.
Chrysanthemum
(aka Pompons):
As their name suggests, these festive flowers look like a flowering
pompon. A fun and cheerful flower, pompons are celebrated annually
at the Japanese "Festival of Happiness." Pompons are available
in a variety of colors and are perfect for contributing to the happiness
of weddings all year round.
Hypericum Berries:
These unique, full flowers, similar to berries, are available in
wonderful earthy tones such as green, brownish red, yellow, pink,
and red. Hypericum berries are most widely available in the summer.
Hydrangeas:
These blooming flowers look beautiful on their own or mixed with
other flowers. They come in white, blue, natural pink and purple
tinted. Hydrangeas are great for spring and summer weddings.
Larkspur:
These tall white, blue, and pink flowers burst into bloom in the
springtime which makes them ideal for an April or May wedding (though
they can be used throughout the spring and summer as well).
Liatris:
Tall and ornamental, these flowers are a popular choice for summer
wedding centerpieces and bouquets. As an added effect to a romantic
event, their rich purple color attracts beautiful butterflies.
Lilies:
Lilies are large flowers with three petals that come with three
petal-like sepals. They are most commonly available in the summer.
Lilies come in a range of color such as white, yellow, orange, pink,
red, purple, bronze and even nearly black. Their petals are often
marked with spots, brush strokes and picotees. Not only are lilies
a lovely flower to use at your important affair, but they give off
a fragrant aroma and create a rich and sweet ambiance.
Mini Callas:
Mini callas are elegant flowers, perfect for bouquets and centerpieces.
They are available throughout the year and come in a variety of
colors such as white/cream, yellow, orange, pink and mauve. Weather
conditions also play a part in their pigmentation and you can often
find slight variations in colors of mini callas.
Roses:
No other flowers symbolize love better than roses. Roses are available
all year round and come in a great variety of colors to match any
wedding theme. Among the most popular colors are white, red, yellow,
pink, orange, lavender, and hot pink.
Statice:
While most commonly found in shades of pinks and violet or purple,
statice is also available in blue, yellow, white, red, orange and
apricot. It is most frequently used to enhance summer and early
fall weddings.
Snapdragons:
With their beautiful petals, these tall Mediterranean flowers are
reminiscent of an exotic paradise. Snapdragons are widely available
in the summer in a crisp white color. They are also available in
other colors, including shades of pink or yellow.
Stock:
Stock flowers have an amazing fragrance that will perfume your wedding
as they dazzle the crowd with their lovely shades of pure white,
pink and creamy purple. At times, they are also available in bright
red, crimson, yellow, and lavender. A fabulo
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