— Wedding Tips — Floral Trends BY CARMEN DUNNET
Floral trends change every year, but usually only in one or two of these aspects: Colour. Design. Shape. Flowers. Greenery. But for the first time in my 15 years experience it seems like just about everything is changing all at once. Sometimes such big changes can be daunting, but don’t worry- we are here to break it down for you! Colours and Elements
We are starting to see florals designed in a more colour block style: various shades and tones of one or two colours, creating a cohesive feel to the arrangements. Couples are more concerned about creating a “feel” to the day than matching the bridesmaids’ dress colour swatch. While there are still pops of bright colours, the trends lean more towards soft, earthy shades (pinks to browns, pastels, and whites to terracotta, etc.). Popular flowers remain similar: Roses, Peonies, etc., with the addition of blooms that have stems with movement: lisianthus, ranunculus, and fritillaria. Another popular addition is the use of dried flower or grasses to add more texture.
The biggest change in the elements of floral design is the use of greenery (or lack there of). While greenery once served as the base for bouquets and centrepieces, it now is used only as an accent, and is carefully chosen for its colour or texture.
Bouquets The overall size of bouquets are decreasing as we are seeing less bride’s opt for the large boho bouquets filled with wild greens, and instead moving towards smaller bouquets that are flower centric. Although smaller, and less wild then the boho bouquets, these organic posies are filled with movement and texture. They are the perfect accent to your dress, without feeling as though you are hiding behind them. (Added bonus: they aren’t as heavy!) Centrepieces
The trend is shifting away from the greenery
MARICLE KANG PHOTOS FLORAL WORK BY THE GREEN PETAL
lined tables that have been so popular the past few years. Couples are returning to a more traditional centrepiece- but with a twist. The organic feeling arrangements with dramatic lines are like art pieces on each table, all while allowing for easy conversation over their low height. The couples that prefer a more minimalistic approach are clustering simple bud vases filled with delicate blooms down the centre of the table, on a neutral coloured, flowing linen or cheese cloth runner.
Centrepiece vessels are undergoing a shift as well. In the past years metallics have ruled (don’t worry, brassy gold is still going
