You can’t deny that flowers are the one thing that you can see that is always present in many weddings- from bouquets to a flower wedding arch, they are everywhere.
They can make the entire venue beautiful and contribute to its overall aesthetic, making your event memorable! Because of this, we made a list of the best flowers to use for your wedding, along with their corresponding symbolism. Interested? Go ahead and read on!
1. Roses
Who could ever forget roses when speaking of love—and what are weddings but a culmination of your love for one person? But did you know that different colored roses have different meanings?
Love and passion are mostly symbolized by red roses. White roses are the opposite, they symbolize purity and innocence. Blue roses, specifically, light blue roses are used to show peace and hope. Mix and match these colors in your bouquet for variety and great symbolism!
2. Peonies
Peonies are a fan favorite. People like them because they are versatile and can be used in many things! You can usually see them in bouquets and a flower wedding arch.
Even though there are a lot of different colors, all peonies mean the same thing which is prosperity, good fortune, and a happy marriage! The challenge lies in finding the right color combination and arrangement.
3. Lillies
Lillies are also popular choices for weddings and other big events. A common association with lilies is their elegance and sophistication due to their appearance. They are sure to make great statement pieces!
As for symbolism, lilies symbolize purity, virtue, and devotion—all important qualities when getting married. Because of this, you can never go wrong with this type of flower!
4. Tulips
Tulips, a flower that has been rising in popularity recently, are known for their variety of colors and reverse bell-shaped appearance. They are said to symbolize perfect love, elegance, and grace, making them very good choices for bridal bouquets and boutonnieres (a flower pin usually pinned on the side of a man’s suit).
Conclusion
You have the choice of which flower and which color combination to use! Although the flowers here have recently become the trend, you can also go the unconventional way and use other flowers if you want or you can use no flowers at all! At the end of the day, it is your wedding, everything you say goes! Until then, Happy Wedding!
