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Key Takeaways
- Roses and peonies are classic favorites that add romance and elegance to any wedding setup.
- Consider using budget-friendly flowers like carnations or tulips, which offer various colors and styles.
- Be mindful of flower seasonality to save costs and ensure the freshest blooms for your wedding day.
When it comes to wedding flowers, it can certainly be overwhelming (to say the least) to tell your florist exactly what you want. Besides the plethora of styles and color palettes, having to figure out what specific blooms you love and want to display on one of the most special days of your life—especially if you aren’t a “flower person”—can be a real headache.
It gets more complicated: Once you’ve decided on one kind of flower you’re drawn to, like a rose, you’ll quickly find out that there are over 100 different types of roses. So what’s a wedding flower novice to do? First of all, we’d like to congratulate you on taking the first step by admitting that you’re new on the floral scene. You’ve come to the right place. Secondly, we’re here to help—which is why we tapped several of the country’s leading floral designers to break down the most popular types of wedding flowers.
Meet the Expert
- Maxine Owens is an award-winner floral designer; though she is based in Texas, she specializes in destination weddings worldwide.
- Erice McNeff is the owner and lead designer of Everbloom Floral Design, a floral design studio based in Southern California.
- Lauren Anderson and Rachel Bridgwood are the founders of and the lead designers at Sweet Root Village, which has roots in Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Maryland.
Before we dive into the list, it’s important to understand flowers’ seasonality; certain blooms are only available at specific types of the year, which is why keeping an open mind (and being open to substitutions) is important—for both your overall design scheme and your budget (out-of-season florals get expensive fast). “I still find opportunities to educate couples on flower seasonality,” says Maxine Owens, a wedding floral designer based in Texas. “I’ll get inspiration photos of spring flowers in the fall, and vice versa. I usually offer substitutions, like garden roses for peonies, while keeping the color palette and design intact. Using in-season florals is always best—for the price tag and the overall look.”
Ahead, we’ve worked with our experts to compile a list of the most popular types of wedding flowers—and everything you need to know about including them in your big day.
