Wedding flowers are an essential part of your wedding décor. But how do you know which are the best to choose? This season, many brides-to-be have been requesting pampas grass and preserved flowers for their big day. They are shifting away from traditional flowers like roses, dahlias, and lilies in favor of a more bohemian, natural style.
Between hair and makeup, late guests, and making sure you don’t trip down the aisle, the last thing you want to be concerned about is whether your wedding flowers will last on your special day. That’s why it’s important to select a durable and hassle-free arrangement that you love.
What are the best wedding flowers that are long-lasting and will remain fresh throughout the event? Here are a few of the sturdiest blooms on the block:
❖Chrysanthemums: their strong exterior makes them one of the most resilient flowers, lasting up to 3 weeks.
❖Succulents: these desert plants hold moisture for extended periods of time and will last long after your special day.
❖Carnations: come in a wide arrange of delightful colors and can last up to three weeks after being cut.
❖Sunflowers: have become a wedding flower favorite due to their bright, cheery, and long-lasting nature — up to 2 weeks after cut.
❖Thistle: acts as a lovely filler piece and lasts up to 8 weeks.
❖Eucalyptus: come in a wide variety of earthy tones and perfect for humid conditions. They can last 3 to 8 weeks.
❖Peonies: perfect warm-weather blooms that last up to 10 days after cut.
❖Delphinium: hardy summer blooming flower that will last more than a week after being cut.
How to Care For Your Wedding Flowers
It’s best to arrange your flowers to arrive as close to your wedding date as possible. After you receive your wedding flowers, you’ll want to trim 1-2 inches off the stem and place them in a clean container with a few inches of water.
On the day of your wedding, you can spritz the arrangements with mist to keep them fresh. In this Orlando heat, you’ll want to keep your fresh-cut flowers cool for as long as you can to prevent them from wilting.
How to Choose Your Wedding Flowers
How do you choose your wedding flowers? Your venue, the time of day for your wedding, your style, your color preferences all affect your decisions. Sunflowers may be perfect for a daytime, outdoor wedding while peonies may be preferable for a warm, inside glow. No matter what you decide, these long-lasting arrangements will help make the rest of your day run smoothly.
July is also the month of Delphiniums. These beautiful blue blossoms may just be the perfect centerpiece or bouquet for your wedding flowers. Delphiniums symbolize cheerfulness, goodwill and protection and are considered a romantic flower for representing openness to new feelings and emotions. They are one of the hardiest flowers and are as beautiful as they are tough. This lovely flower blooms in blue, purple, white, pink and even yellow shades, but purple and lavender are the most popular.
Visit Edgewood Florist to view our arrangements featuring delphiniums, the July flower!
