Floral Inspiration: Pretty Peony Bouquets

Finally, finally, Spring seems here to stay! With the lovely warmer weather we've had, we're inspired by all things beautiful - even more than usual - especially flowers! Peonies are always a bridal favorite, but they seem to be more in demand this spring than ever! Peonies are gorgeously lush, romantic flowers. They are fabulous alone or mixed with other blooms and make great bouquets for brides and their bridesmaids alike. The fragrant blooms come in several different varieties, hues and sizes, making them quite versatile. And because one of the symbols/meanings they are know for is "happy marriage," they are the perfect wedding flower! Feast your eyes on these personal pretties:

 

Do you ladies love peonies as much as we do? Are you using them in your wedding design? We want details!

image sources: Amy Herfurth, Brides, Evantine Designs, Green Wedding Shoes, Matthew Robbins Design, Purple in Wedding, Ruffled Blog, Southern Weddings, and Style Me Pretty

Trend Alert: Brooch Bouquets

Ubiquitous to weddings, fresh flowers are always fantastic. But we love seeing the trend of brooch bouquets for brides continue to grow! These are especially gorgeous in a vintage wedding, but can be incorporated no matter your style or theme. Look at all of these unique designs!

What makes these stunners so special – besides each bouquet being a one-of-a-kind creation – is that they can become a family heirloom, a keepsake to cherish for generations to come. They can also be made with jewelry contributions from friends and family members, making these beautiful bouquets uber sentimental! Here are several more gorgeous examples!

All of these striking brooch bouquets are from Amanda Jane Herr at Fantasy Floral Designs, creator of the Vintage Brooch Bouquets™. More florists are starting to venture into making these amazing designs, so if you love these like we do, talk with your floral designer to see what the two of you can dream up for your wedding day bouquet!

Succulents as a Wedding “Flower”

We continue to find the use of succulents in wedding bouquets and ceremony and reception décor absolutely irresistible! These plump, water-rich plants are eco-friendly and gorgeous, and with so many varieties, succulents can be easy to work into your wedding day design! Available in a rainbow of greens and grays and a multitude of shapes, succulent plants can be the anchor to your wedding décor or just a unique accent in your floral-based design. They are also a wonderful option for favors that will last long beyond the wedding day! Check out some of these fabulous uses of succulents!

bouquets with succulents



succulent boutonnieres and hair accents



succulent arrangements

photo credits: Graham Hobart, Vim Studio, Stephanie Williams via Pretty Chicky

Black and White Anemone Bridal Bouquets

With the trend of black belts or sashes accenting bridal gowns still front-and-center, what a fab time to try something different for your bridal bouquet! While bouquets of roses, peonies, stephanotis or calla lilies are lovely, why not go for a statement bouquet featuring white anemones with that dramatic ebony punch? We love these gorgeous gowns incorporating a black belt by some of our favorite designers.

gowns, clockwise from top left: Matthew Christopher, Victoria Nicole and Wtoo/Watters

Wouldn’t any of these stunning bouquets just be the icing on the cake paired with one of these wedding gowns? We hope you find these simply inspiring!