Choosing the wedding flowers, matching the colours to your theme
While the main aim is to choose flowers in a colour that you like, you’ll want to select flowers that fit in with the general colour scheme of your wedding.
Think about the venues where you will be holding your ceremony and reception. If you love the idea of soft pink flowers but your venue has a scarlet patterned carpet, you might need to rethink your colour scheme.
Also, if your venue is modern and minimalist, delicate country flowers in pastel shades could easily look out of place, while arrangements of striking white lilies would be ideal.
White
Pure and clean, the traditional bridal colour, is a good catch-all colour for weddings as it contains all the colours of the spectrum and therefore all their qualities.
It’s important to remember, however, that white wedding dresses come in a wide variety of shades; you want to make sure that the flowers that you choose will coordinate with your wedding dress so you should match it with a swatch.
Choices include:
- Ammi
- Gypsophila
- Lily
- Gardenia
- Narcissus
Red
Full of energy; Symbolises beauty, courage, continuity and immortality; Attention grabbing and assertive. Raises the pulse rate – hence a passionate colour!
- Amaryllis
- Anthurium
- Celosia
- Geranium
- Rose
- Poinsettia
Pink
Feminine and non-threatening – think pink and you think of grace, gentility, and happiness.
Pink blossoms convey youth, innocence, joy and love. Calms the nerves; often associated with fragrance.
- Azalea
- Carnation
- Sweet Pea
- Nerine (Guernsey lily)
Yellow
Bright, sunny and cheerful – a symbol of friendship. Stimulates the memory – reminiscent of summer, sunshine and holidays.
The colour yellow signifies new beginnings, happiness and success.
- Achillea
- Begonia
- Daffodils
- Hibiscus
- Sunflower
Green
Synonymous with nature and ecology – the perfect complement to any other bloom.
Green represents health, resilience, good fortune and youth.
Green flowers and foliage provide a perfect relaxing background while, at the same time, expressing joy and optimism.
Options incorporating green include:
- Bells of Ireland (Moluccella)
- Zinnia
- Calla Lily
- Hydrangea
- Leaves & Foliage
Blue
Pale blue hues calm worries and preoccupation – representing peace, openness, and serenity.
Fresh floral arrangements filled with blue flowers offer a cooling antidote to anxiousness. Restful, calming, and cool. Relaxes the mind – like the sky and the sea.
- Agapanthus (African Lily)
- Delphinium
- Hydrangea
- Iris
- Muscari
- Scabious
Purple
Dramatic, flamboyant, unusual and mystical. The colour of royalty, representing refinement, grace, and elegance.
- African Violet
- Allium
- Anemone
- Lisianthus (eustoma)