Trends in Wedding Flowers

I've been writing this post in my head for awhile now. I've been trying to figure out what really are the trends, that I'VE been seeing. Not the trends predicted in magazines, nor the trends predicted by freelance writers, but what's popular in my neck of the woods.

Well here's what I've compiled....

1. COLOR

Gone are the days of the traditional bridal bouquet in all pure, pristine white. Not saying you can't have that, or even love that, but most brides I have been working with want color. I recently had one who had me add white, to please her mother. The really sweet mother(really she is) just didn't think her daughter's tropical, colorful bouquet looked "bridal" without white. And in general, this is the norm. Brides want saturated hues, not only for the bridesmaids, but for their bouquets as well. I say, if nature gives us the beauty that is plum, ruby red, and tangerine orange, go for it!

2. Texture

Wedding florals are no longer just flowers. We find lovely things like succulents (fat, juicy plants and leaves) and produce out there. Gals are lovin the citrus fruits these days. Sliced, whole or submergered - oranges, limes and lemons bring an unexpected addition to centerpieces. And they smell really good too!

3. Sparkle, Glitter, Diamonds, etc., etc., etc. (make sure you say "etcetera" in the voice of The King of Siam)

The ladies love the shiny. Not much more to say......................