Choosing flowers that are in season locally is not only supportive of a sustainable environment, it’s more budget friendly for brides and grooms. Tara Folker of Splints and Daisies in Lancaster shares a seasonal selection of some of her favorites grown in Pennsylvania on the next page.
2016 Floral Trends
Popular blooms: Peonies, Dahlias, Roses, Hydrangeas, Gerbera Daisies, Zinnias, Lilies, Tulips, Ranunculus, Sweet Pea, Lilacs, Lily of the Valley, Anemones, Chrysanthemum, Daisies, Carnations
Unique picks: Sunflowers, Daffodils, Bird-of-Paradise, Orchids, Irises, Lavender, Snapdragons, Gladioli, Hanging Amaranthus, Protea, Coxcomb, Poinsettia, Succulents, Ornamental Cabbages
Go bold: While the blush and soft pink palettes have been popular for a few years, in 2016 brides may start opting for rich, bright tones–think peacock green, buttercup yellow and fiesta red.
Go big: Lush, earthy, cascading bouquets with wild flowers and whimsical touches such as feathers and moss.
Tie the knot: With tails and trails of ribbons and lace
Monochromatic matrimony: Opt for an arrangement of one type of flower or try a variety of flowers of the same shade.
Hippie or Queen? No longer reserved solely for the unconventional bride, tailored crowns, headpieces and wristlets are seeing a resurgence and becoming more popular, more refined and more sophisticated.
Make it personal: Add a family heirloom or memento such as a brooch, locket, ring or handkerchief–and make your bouquet even more distinct.
Top it off: Like a cherry on top of your sundae–go ahead and add an embelishment or two.
• Fruit: figs, blueberries, lemons
• Herbs and spices: sage, rosemary, dill, cinnamon, chamomile
• Silver touches: lamb’s ear and dusty miller
• Texture: ivy, eucalyptus, ferns, air plants, succulents, eryngium, globe thistle, veronica
• Sparkle: pearls, gemstones, jewels, beads
• Fabric: lace, satin, burlap, tulle, linen
• Whimsy: wire butterflies, miniature birds
What's your type?
Hand-tied: the most common type, in many styles (tight and compact, round, loose and casual) tied together with ribbon, stems exposed
Cascading: like a waterfall, lush blooms overflowing and spilling downward in a teardrop or crescent shape
Arm Sheaf or Pageant: long stemmed flowers cradled and carried in the crook of your arm
Nosegay, Tussie Mussie, or Posy: a small, tightly arranged bunch of flowers with short stems, often wrapped completely in fabric
Pomander: a ball of flowers carried by a loop of cloth or pearls
Composite: individual flower petals wired together to look like o ne large flower
Biedermeier: flowers arranged in concentric rings