Knowing that lots of brides-to-be are looking for cool flower ideas, I talked recently with Tim Farrell of Farrell’s Florist in Drexel Hill, PA, farrellsflorist.com, about what's new with wedding flowers. Here’s the scoop:
Q What flower trends have you been seeing?
A There’s been a really big resurgence (from 10-15 years ago) of all white flowers, especially in more elaborate weddings.
I’ve seen a lot of mono-floral bouquets – all one type of flower, often all the same color, all tulips or all hydrangeas, say.
Texture also stands out, some brides want lots of layers and textures, and lots of varieties of flowers. For example, we might layer white dendrobium orchids over white roses, embellished with small crystals or rhinestones.
Q How about the reception?
A Many brides are picking a theme or color and varying the decorations at each table – centerpieces with wreaths of flowers around a cluster of candles, flower arrangements in silver compotes, arrangements where the flowers are elevated and arranged in glass vases.
Q I’ve heard green/environmentally themes are popular.
A Another trend is green weddings. Brides are very interested in foliages, such as bear grass, and blooming or foliage potted plants for the reception area, such as orchids.
Weddings seem to be splitting pretty neatly into one of two types: very simple and scaled down or very elaborate and detail-oriented with flowers. The middle ground is disappearing. And it’s really more a question of personal taste, rather than being tagged to the budget or personality of the bride. A simple wedding does not mean a lower price-tag and vice versa.
