Hello again friends! So I often get asked the question "What should I put in my bqts!?" And here's my answer to you... your favorite flowers, colors, and something that you can afford. I will say that 75% of the time that perfect bqt that you find on Pinterest or Google will be out of your price range, but don't let that discourage you because it's a great starting point to get to something you want and is in your price range. It's all about talking it out with your florist, what is it that you love!? That's what we need to know to get your bqt perfect for your special day. And sometimes it just means spending more on your bqt and going a little less on the flowers for everyone else in your bridal party. Just like everything in life there's always a little give and take.
Now sometimes deciding what you like is the hardest part and that's why I am dedicating this blog to showing you the most common flowers put in wedding bqts and telling you a little bit about them.
Now sometimes deciding what you like is the hardest part and that's why I am dedicating this blog to showing you the most common flowers put in wedding bqts and telling you a little bit about them.
 Roses! By far the most widely used flower in bqts. Ranging from mini/spray roses, to your everyday rose, and now the ever popular wonderfully scented garden rose. All of which are available year round! |  Gerbera Daisies! Offered in both mini and regular size and a huge section of colors. These beauties are available year round and always look beautiful with a mix of flowers or just by themselves. |
 Lisianthus! A great lil flower that can give you that rose look but in a softer way. These vary in color with whites, purples, pinks, and pale yellow. And can are usually available year round.  Lilies! These come in the great scented stargazers or oriental varieties or without scent in the asiatic variety, and tons of colors. All types are available year round, except the White Easter lily which is usually only sold cut in the month of Easter.  Mums/ Poms! Oh how there are so many different kinds to help fill bqts, daisy poms, buttons poms, &cushion poms. These are are great to mix with those big focal flowers to give some texture and depth.  Cremons & Spider Mums! yet another type of mum but these are great focal flowers and can fill space for a lot less then some of their friends. They come most notably in white, green, yellow, bronze, red, purple, and lavender and can be found year round.  Anemones! Great delicate looking flowers that are available Dec thur May and sometimes in between. They come in White, purple, pink, red, and sometimes even a blueish color.  Ranunculus A unique looking single bloom flower that is generally availble Dec. thru June and comes in white, purples, pinks, reds, oranges, and yellows. These beauties add a touch of elegance to any bqt!  Freesia! If you want scent in your bqt this is the flower to go with! They are available year round and come in a variety of colors including bright yellow, white, orange, and more.  Sunflower! A flower that screams fall and rustic and is available year round in mini, medium, and large. Just be careful because using large sunflowers can also mean having to hold a heavy thick bqt. |  Dahilas! A great fall flower that can give you some great deep colors and a nice structured look. These are usually only available July thur Nov so if your hoping to use some make sure your wedding is in the fall.  Orchids!! So many different types are available year round but just be careful because they can get pricey but are all very hardy in bqts and give that wonderful touch of elegance.  Hydrangeas! So large and wonderful! Great mixed with everything or elegant by themselves. They are available year round and come in many different colors but can also be painted to reach a desired colors. Just be careful with these guys because they are very water sensitive so summer heat and lack of water isn't always their friend.  Calla Lilies! Theses come in large and mini. The large are found only in white but the minis come in a wide range of vibrant colors. All are available year round and are get for corsages and boutonnieres to match a lovely bqt.  Stock! A great flower that has a light scent and is available year round in peach, white, pink, lavender, pale yellow, and purple. It can be used for its length in bqts or just the tips to add pops of color.  Tulip! A great symbol of spring that is actually available Oct. thur May in a variety of colors. Always great mixed or alone in a bqt but just know they respond to temperature so if they get cold their blooms will close, and the warmer they get the more open they become.  Carnation! You either love or hate these but they come in a huge variety of colors and either standar size or mini. These can add that pop of bright vibrant color you are looking for or can create a perfect ball form any time of the year.  Baby's Breath! A hot trend right now to be used alone and classically used in almost everything! This guy comes with blooms ranging from mini to overtime to give you more or less of that little white bloom. |
After looking through all of these wonderful flowers, I know you can get overwhelmed but pick a few and see if they come in your colors. It always helps to know not only what you like but also what you don't! And even though some of these flowers are not traditionally available year round there is always a chance you can find them but just ready to pay a little more. Use the wonder of technology and Google or Pinterest your flowers, from there your florist can help make something that can be uniquely yours even if it just is a certain ribbon, flower mix, or a small brooch you'd like to add to your bqt. If you have questions ask!! Hope this helps friends and enjoy the upcoming holidays!!
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