2014 Wedding Flower Trends
Wondering what is in or out for weddings this year? Below you will find the information compiled from many researched sources from North America and Europe. The flowers that you choose for your special day will have a big impact, so you want to make sure that they look stylish and current. These are some of the latest trends in wedding flowers.
Ninety five percent of wedding bouquets are hand-tied, where the
flowers are gathered together and the stems are wrapped in wide satin ribbon.
Brides wanting more glamorous bouquets choose beads, brooches, jewel pins,
pearls, crystal/rhinestone picks, and monogrammed ribbon to dress up plain
ribbon-wrapped stems and blooms. With the continuing popularity of the beach and
garden themes, brides wanting a more rustic and natural look to their bouquet
add elements such as shells/starfish, feathers, berries, lace and pinecones.
The rose continues to be the most popular and elegant bouquet flower.
Lilies, peonies, hydrangeas, tulips and orchids represent the trendier choices.
Arrangements with a just-picked and looser casual look have replaced the more
tightly-bound bouquet shapes of previous seasons. Vivid flower colors will
continue in popularity.
“Brides are taking risks and not opting for classic white and green flowers.
Bouquets for 2014 will have pops of bold colour, and we’re seeing more soft pink
and purple. The continuing trend is still vintage and garden flowers though; I
love muted tones and blowsy blooms, such as peonies, hydrangeas, ranunculus and
garden roses. They’re romantic, visually striking and elegant at the same time.”
Kally Ellis of McQueens.
There are two major trends happening for wedding flowers this year and
A+ Weddings & Flowers could not be more excited!
The Vintage Look or the Rustic Garden Look:
Loose, natural organic garden look. Just greens for centerpieces could work. Use
a single flower en masse for the ultimate 2014 trend. All roses or masses of
hydrangeas, callas or ranunculus reflect this popular trend well. As for foliage, dusty miller foliage and seeded eucalyptus lend themselves well to the vintage look especially when accompanied with asparagus fern and ivy for a final wispy romantic touch to your bouquets. Another idea for a vintage look for your centerpieces is to have cottage garden bouquets resting atop empty tall glass containers. Since the long rectangular tables are much more fashionable than the round ones this year, another idea to consider is a series of arrangementscomposed of a single flower laid out across the length of the table in combination with tea lights. Vintage accents are the ultimate in bringing this look together. You could include family heirloom jewels in your bridal bouquets or find unique vases and containers at flea markets to use for your centerpieces.
To achieve the vintage, nostalgic look include soft pastels with an undertone of gray in your wedding colors. For example monochromatic creams (not white) would fit right in. Pinks accented with greyish silver would be perfect for this look. Greens, cream and burnt red would also work well for a vintage look. It’s all about choosing washed out
colors for that aged look.
The Rustic Look is very similar to the vintage, but uses more elements of "bringing the outdoors indoor". Wooden rounds under centerpieces, twigs, tall trees surrounding the room, and moss greenery help achieve this look. Galvanized pails sitting on hay stacks or wooden crates adds a touch of rustic to the ceremony flowers. Think about walking down the outdoor asile with guests sitting on hay bales or picnic blankets. Carrying more wildflowers like daisies, baby's breath, soft vines and ferns, poppies, sunflowers, and lilacs are a way to bring this trend easily into any colour scheme.
The Elegant Look:
Lush, soft, exquisitely romantic — the flower of the year is the many-petaled peony, says New York’s Ariella Chezar, whose work has been seen at the White House. Garden roses are another trend option for bringing elegance to the wedding.
Large statement centerpieces and accents of gold and silver are also making a come back! They feel elegant and retro at once. The containers may be ultra-formal estate pieces, but the arrangements themselves are very touchable. Full, loose groupings of garden roses, anemones, poppies, lilac. Think white-gloved waiters and big band dancing, crystal candlesticks and gold-rimmed china. The return to romance ushers in a new love for the formality of days gone by. One major bridal inspiration for the return to tradition comes from Hollywood. It’s the look of 'The Great Gatsby, with brides falling hard for the bubbly, approachable elegance of the Roaring Twenties. Creams, ivories, and oatmeals with hints of pink and gold are huge right now and look like they are here to stay for a while.
Even with all these different trends and ideas the main thing to remember is that they are only a guideline for inspiration. Ultimately a wedding belongs to the bride and groom, so their day should reflect their tastes and traditions. If you have always dreamed of having a traditional white dress, with red roses in your bouquets and arrangements then go for it! Don’t put aside your visions to appease designers who state these are the new trends. Be a trend setter – do what you desire and prefer – make the most of your special day.
Wedding Themes
Currently, the top wedding themes are: West Coast, Woodlands/Rustic, True Romance, Watercolour and Pastels, Classic Ballroom & Classic Elegance, Ombre, and Vintage.
Ninety five percent of wedding bouquets are hand-tied, where the
flowers are gathered together and the stems are wrapped in wide satin ribbon.
Brides wanting more glamorous bouquets choose beads, brooches, jewel pins,
pearls, crystal/rhinestone picks, and monogrammed ribbon to dress up plain
ribbon-wrapped stems and blooms. With the continuing popularity of the beach and
garden themes, brides wanting a more rustic and natural look to their bouquet
add elements such as shells/starfish, feathers, berries, lace and pinecones.
The rose continues to be the most popular and elegant bouquet flower.
Lilies, peonies, hydrangeas, tulips and orchids represent the trendier choices.
Arrangements with a just-picked and looser casual look have replaced the more
tightly-bound bouquet shapes of previous seasons. Vivid flower colors will
continue in popularity.
“Brides are taking risks and not opting for classic white and green flowers.
Bouquets for 2014 will have pops of bold colour, and we’re seeing more soft pink
and purple. The continuing trend is still vintage and garden flowers though; I
love muted tones and blowsy blooms, such as peonies, hydrangeas, ranunculus and
garden roses. They’re romantic, visually striking and elegant at the same time.”
Kally Ellis of McQueens.
There are two major trends happening for wedding flowers this year and
A+ Weddings & Flowers could not be more excited!
The Vintage Look or the Rustic Garden Look:
Loose, natural organic garden look. Just greens for centerpieces could work. Use
a single flower en masse for the ultimate 2014 trend. All roses or masses of
hydrangeas, callas or ranunculus reflect this popular trend well. As for foliage, dusty miller foliage and seeded eucalyptus lend themselves well to the vintage look especially when accompanied with asparagus fern and ivy for a final wispy romantic touch to your bouquets. Another idea for a vintage look for your centerpieces is to have cottage garden bouquets resting atop empty tall glass containers. Since the long rectangular tables are much more fashionable than the round ones this year, another idea to consider is a series of arrangementscomposed of a single flower laid out across the length of the table in combination with tea lights. Vintage accents are the ultimate in bringing this look together. You could include family heirloom jewels in your bridal bouquets or find unique vases and containers at flea markets to use for your centerpieces.
To achieve the vintage, nostalgic look include soft pastels with an undertone of gray in your wedding colors. For example monochromatic creams (not white) would fit right in. Pinks accented with greyish silver would be perfect for this look. Greens, cream and burnt red would also work well for a vintage look. It’s all about choosing washed out
colors for that aged look.
The Rustic Look is very similar to the vintage, but uses more elements of "bringing the outdoors indoor". Wooden rounds under centerpieces, twigs, tall trees surrounding the room, and moss greenery help achieve this look. Galvanized pails sitting on hay stacks or wooden crates adds a touch of rustic to the ceremony flowers. Think about walking down the outdoor asile with guests sitting on hay bales or picnic blankets. Carrying more wildflowers like daisies, baby's breath, soft vines and ferns, poppies, sunflowers, and lilacs are a way to bring this trend easily into any colour scheme.
The Elegant Look:
Lush, soft, exquisitely romantic — the flower of the year is the many-petaled peony, says New York’s Ariella Chezar, whose work has been seen at the White House. Garden roses are another trend option for bringing elegance to the wedding.
Large statement centerpieces and accents of gold and silver are also making a come back! They feel elegant and retro at once. The containers may be ultra-formal estate pieces, but the arrangements themselves are very touchable. Full, loose groupings of garden roses, anemones, poppies, lilac. Think white-gloved waiters and big band dancing, crystal candlesticks and gold-rimmed china. The return to romance ushers in a new love for the formality of days gone by. One major bridal inspiration for the return to tradition comes from Hollywood. It’s the look of 'The Great Gatsby, with brides falling hard for the bubbly, approachable elegance of the Roaring Twenties. Creams, ivories, and oatmeals with hints of pink and gold are huge right now and look like they are here to stay for a while.
Even with all these different trends and ideas the main thing to remember is that they are only a guideline for inspiration. Ultimately a wedding belongs to the bride and groom, so their day should reflect their tastes and traditions. If you have always dreamed of having a traditional white dress, with red roses in your bouquets and arrangements then go for it! Don’t put aside your visions to appease designers who state these are the new trends. Be a trend setter – do what you desire and prefer – make the most of your special day.
Wedding Themes
Currently, the top wedding themes are: West Coast, Woodlands/Rustic, True Romance, Watercolour and Pastels, Classic Ballroom & Classic Elegance, Ombre, and Vintage.
