MULTICOLOURED NUPTIALS? FIND FLOWERS TO MATCH

The choices of wedding themes is so vast that it’s always a good idea to have some idea of which flower varieties complement the various colour schemes well ahead of time, regardless of whether you’re doing the flowers yourself or getting help from a professional florist.

Choosing wedding flowers is an important decision as they need to complement the bride’s outfit as well as those of the whole bridal party, they need to match the theme of the wedding and the style of venue.  They also need to stand up to the rigours of the weather (heat, cold etc) as well as maintain their good looks for the duration of the event – so always consult a florist to find the best options.

White wedding

White flowers are traditional for weddings, and look wonderful with an array of complementary accessories (ribbon, organza etc) or foliage.  Roses are the classic favourite, but there are many different white flower varieties to choose from such as chrysanthemums, orchids, hydrangeas, dahlias, lilies of the valley, tulips, daisies, carnations and gypsophila.

Cool blues

For a blue theme, these flowers will be an instant ‘upper’ – lisianthus, hydrangeas, delphiniums, statice, larkspur, salvia and asters.  These look gorgeous when complemented with white or silver flowers and foliage eg eucalyptus or ‘florist’s gum’. 

Tickled pink

If you’re in the pink, the classic choice of roses is always a winner with gerberas, peonies, sweet peas, tulips, ranunculus, carnations and orchids also great choices.   Pink is also very versatile, and ask your local Perth flower delivery expert for inspiration and ideas such as lime green (spent hydrangea heads or chrysanthemum buttons), brown (eg magnolia and the classic white and pink combination. 

Red is for romance

Amaryllis, poinsettia, berries, anthiriums, gerberas and the ultimate romantic flower, the red rose are all perfect varieties for a red-hot wedding theme.   And remember, always check with your online florist if the flowers you choose (especially roses) will be fully opened on your special day.

Breezy yellow

Yellow symbolises happiness and friendship and bright, sunny arrangements of yellows and oranges will be a colour scheme to remember.  Birds of paradise, proteas, tulips, freesias, sunflowers, golden rod, daffodils and dahlias will all bring a ray of sunshine to the nuptials – and look great tempered with soft green foliage.

Warm browns

A warm brown theme is anything but boring with browns and cream flowers adding elegance and interest  – look for magnolias (foliage), pussy willow, chrysanthemums, cream roes, nandina and proteas.  Your local florist may also have some ideas on indigenous varieties that aren’t so well known, but that make a stunning statement.

For every wedding, there are perfect flower choices.  It’s always best to do some early planning, say Perth wedding flowers specialist, Perth Florist Direct, in order to choose wisely and budget appropriately, so that the only surprise you’ll get from your wedding flowers is that they look even more magnificent than you could possibly have imagined!.