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Bridal bouquets
Hand-tied, cascade, posy or a single statement stem — sized to your dress and frame.
- Match size to your dress
- Ask for seasonal stems
- Plan a toss bouquet if needed
- Keep it in water until the last minute
Style & the look · 5 subtopics: Flowers & bouquets
Bouquets, boutonnières, ceremony flowers, centerpieces, flowers by season and keeping the flower budget sensible.
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Flowers by season
Peonies in late spring, dahlias in late summer and fall, amaryllis in winter; roses and orchids year-round.
- Spring: peonies, ranunculus, tulips
- Summer: garden roses, hydrangeas
- Fall: dahlias, mums, berries
- Winter: amaryllis, hellebores
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Ceremony flowers and arches
Arches, aisle markers and altar arrangements frame the most photographed moment — and can move to the reception.
- One focal point
- Secure arches against wind
- Reuse at the reception
- Check venue rules on petals
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Flower budget
Bouquet, boutonnières, ceremony pieces and centerpieces add up; seasonal flowers and fuller, fewer arrangements save money.
- Spend on the bouquet
- Fewer, fuller arrangements
- Greenery and candles
- Rent vessels
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DIY flowers
Possible with time and helpers: order from a wholesaler, condition stems a day or two ahead and keep designs simple.
- Order extra stems
- Condition 1–2 days ahead
- Cool storage
- Helpers on the day
Articles on flowers.
Flowers, color & décor3 min read
Wedding flowers by season: what’s at its best and when
Spring, summer, autumn and winter flowers, year-round staples, and how to get the look you love for less.
Ceremony & traditions3 min read
Wedding traditions explained: where they came from and which to keep
Something old and new, the white dress, the veil, the ring finger, the bouquet toss and more — the stories behind them.
After the wedding5 min read
How to Preserve Wedding Flowers: Drying, Pressing and Silica Gel
What to do with your bouquet in the first 48 hours, which drying method suits which flowers, and how to plan ahead so someone else handles it.
Free tools for flowers
