There’s just something magical about pretty flowers. A bouquet of gorgeous flora can brighten a home and even your mood. But what we really love is the way flowers can transform a wedding and event spaces entirely.
Kelly here: recently, Il Mercato shared an Instagram post with flowers from Leaf + Petal that completely took my breath away. Click here to see for yourself.
We adore flowers and have many favorites (Kelly again: mine are daisies, “the friendliest flower”… #IYKYK). But we’re not always certain about what looks best together, which flowers are in season and which flowers are having their “It Girl” moment.
In a new series, we’ve looked to a couple of local florists to help answer our questions.
In this installment, they’re sharing their current favorite flowers to use in wedding setups and what couples are requesting the most.
What They’re Loving:
“I always gravitate to soft, wispy blooms,” said Destiny Pinson of Doris Ione. “I love sweet peas, heirloom carnations, ranunculus, campanula, lilac and cosmos, but there really isn’t a flower that I don’t like using!”
“I am a big fan of hydrangea,” said Diane Mouton of Fat Cat Flowers. “Even here in the deep South, used appropriately and conditioned properly, I think it adds charm and a garden feel to arrangements.”
“Milk thistle is not something we see locally, but I love a blue thistle! They are a fab color and a little burst of texture in an arrangement,” continued Mouton. “I also love to work with lilies, but the fragrance is off putting for many brides and their guests. I always recommend using a variety of lily that is without fragrance.”
What Brides and Grooms are Loving:
“Couples are looking for romantic flowers like peonies, roses and ranunculus,” said Mouton.
Pinson agreed saying, “Always at the top of the list are peonies! We also get a lot of requests for ranunculus, anemones and garden roses. Ranunculus and garden roses are great in that they are available all year round.”
Stay tuned for more floral insights including which flowers are best for each season!
