Classic Spring Wedding Bouquets
Spring has some of the loveliest flowers of any season, so it is no wonder that it is such a popular time for a wedding. There is no need to do anything exotic with your wedding flowers, as the ones in season are so exquisite all on their own. These are some of the most classic spring wedding bouquets.
Perhaps one of the best reasons to be a spring bride is to have the chance to carry a delicate bouquet of lilies-of-the-valley. The tiny white or pink blossoms are an emblem of spring, and are in season in early May. In fact, lily-of-the-valley is the birth flower for those born in the month of May. Its meaning is “return to happiness”, making it a very appropriate choice for wedding flowers. Allow a lily-of-the-valley bouquet to be very simple; all it needs is a satin ribbon around the stems to become the height of bridal perfection.
Peonies are another gorgeous spring flower, and they are very popular for bridal bouquets. Typically used in shades of pink or in white, the lush full blossoms of peonies are fantastic for creating larger bouquets. They work beautifully with classic bridal style, such as a lace gown worn with a pearl tin cup necklace. Peonies are also wonderful for garden weddings, as they have a fresh-picked appearance.
Of course, it would not be spring without tulips, and no bride could go wrong selecting this classic symbol of spring for her bouquet. Tulips look amazing when arranged in single color bunches, and you can create a different feeling depending on which color you choose. For the most traditional effect, an bouquet of white tulips is gracious and elegant. Tie them with a white ribbon if you want to maintain a traditional style, or add a black and white striped ribbon for a touch of modern elegance. Red tulips are fun and festive, yellow are cheerful, pink are feminine, and purple a bit more sophisticated. There are so many pretty spring wedding flowers that that may be enough reason to set a spring wedding date!
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Spring is a time of renewal and romance, making it the perfect season for a wedding. When planning the decorations for your springtime wedding, be sure to take advantage of all that the season has to offer. Here are five ideas for spring wedding centerpieces.
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Planted bulbs. One of the first signs of spring is the beautiful bulbs that push through the earth, signalling the end of winter and the beginning of spring. For a fresh centerpiece that says, “Welcome Spring”, decorate your tables with low planters featuring bulbs such as hyacinth in a tidy row. Keep the containers fairly informal – a particularly nice look would be ones in a handpainted tin.
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Peonies are one of the favorite flowers of spring. They are lush, romantic, and just achingly beautiful. They make a gorgeous spring centerpiece, as well. To really showcase their beauty, gather an abundance of peonies in a range of pinks for a fresh from the garden look. You may get them from the florist, but the idea is that it should look like you picked them that morning.
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Lilacs are one of the most lovely and fragrant spring flowers. They are available in the signature lilac color (of course), but also pretty shades of pink and white. Lilacs would be gorgeous centerpieces when dripping from large footed garden urns. You could combine the lilacs with other flowing elements such as ivy. Because they do have a scent, you might find that lilacs are best used for outdoor receptions, so their aroma does not become too cloying.
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Some brides love the look of more handcrafted and natural centerpieces. These are the brides who will choose the more hands-on look of handmade wedding jewelry over pieces that are mass produced. This type of bride will enjoy centerpieces that look less contrived. Instead of highlighting one or two elegant flowers, mix a variety of springtime blossoms with other natural elements, such as flowering branches.
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One more great idea for spring centerpieces is to take inspiration from a classic spring gala: the Kentucky Derby. The signature of the Kentucky Derby is the mint julep, which is served in those wonderful little silver glasses. You can easily find versions of the silver glasses online, and they look fantastic filled with a few open flowers. Garden roses and peonies make especially nice choices.
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The Prettiest Spring Bouquets
Spring is right around the corner, and with it comes spring weddings. There is an abundance of lovely flowers that come into bloom at that season. These are some ideas for the prettiest spring bouquets.
Pastels are always pretty and fresh for springtime. They mix well with white for very dainty and feminine bouquets for the bride and her bridesmaids. Pink, in particular, makes a beautiful choice for a spring wedding bouquet. Sunny yellow is another great color for a spring bouquet, and don’t forget about lilac and lavender, as well.
Tulips are one of the favorite flowers of springtime. They come in an astonishing array of colors, ranging from delicate white and pale pink, to cheerful yellow and orange to bold bright red and deep, mysterious purple. There is a shade of tulip that will work for almost any wedding color palette. Most brides think of the classic Dutch tulips, but there are also more wild and exotic looking varieties of tulips, such as the ruffled parrot tulip. The classic tulip makes a trim and tidy bouquet, that is especially nice when it is done in a single color. Finish it off with a hand-tied big satin bow on the stems for a timeless and elegant bouquet.
Peonies are another gorgeous flower available only to spring brides. They are full, lush, and feminine – just the picture of romance. Most commonly seen in pink, peonies make a stunning bouquet all on their own, or mixed with garden roses. The pink color of the peonies is so beautiful that you may wish to use it as inspiration for other parts of your wedding. It would be great to bring that lush color into your accessories, in the form of custom bridal jewelry. Bridal jewelry, such as necklaces and earrings, can be custom made for you and your bridesmaids out of sparkling pink crystals layered in with classic white pearls.
When you are thinking about spring flowers for your wedding, May brides should definitely consider lily of the valley. It is one of the most delicate and sweet flowers that you can choose, and it has been cherished by generations of brides. Lily of the valley is a small and dainty flower, perfect for creating a bouquet that is petite in size, but grand in style.
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