Today, you have complete freedom: you can choose the flowers and the composition that you like and not pay attention to trends. After all, the main thing is your emotions from the bouquet. But if you are interested in trendy bridal bouquets in 2023, here are some ideas from FiftyFlowers.
What flowers are popular in 2023?
Let’s start with the obvious: roses, peonies, and alstroemeria are among the main wedding flowers, and this will not change in 2023. At the same time, baby’s breath, sunflowers, scabiosa, exotic proteas, calla lilies, cushion poms, and Matsumoto aster are becoming more and more popular. As a rule, they are quite durable, so they will survive the photo shoot and the wedding day. Anyway, you should put them in water at the first opportunity, of course.
Several types of flowers should be treated with caution. For example, lilacs and hydrangeas wilt quickly, so they need to be in the water all the time. Many varieties of lilies have pollen that easily stains light-colored clothing. In addition, they usually have an intense smell that can even cause a headache. So, if you adore these flowers and want to have them at your ceremony, consider these nuances.
What bridal bouquets should be chosen in 2023?
In short, we observe that large bouquets gradually give way to small ones, and pastel colors become a little less popular than bright ones. Here are some specific ideas for you.
1. Petite bouquets
In recent years, there have been many small ceremonies and modest weddings exclusively for the family. From there, the trend for light, small bridal bouquets that fit freely in the hand appeared. The idea of such a composition is to be a small decoration and not to overshadow the image of the bride: her dress, makeup, and accessories. Cascade bouquets still can be suitable for a big ceremony, but for a small celebration, florists recommend choosing a hand-tied bouquet.
2. Delicate bouquets with the addition of bright colors
The trend for total pastels is still relevant, but it is gradually being replaced by bouquets with splashes of bright colors. A celebration of life and love should be bright, right? Consider light arrangements (from roses or peonies, for example) with poppies, colored roses, or wildflowers.
3. Rich greenery
Light bouquets with a lot of greenery remain popular in 2023. Roses, alstroemeria, or white peonies are often chosen as the main flower for them. They look delicate and will probably never go out of wedding fashion. Umbrellas, sea stars, and koala ferns, eucalyptus, or tropical greenery (cocculus, aralia, chiflera, cordyline, monedita) are usually added as greenery.
4. Bold color palettes
As we have mentioned, this year, the demand for bright colors is expected. Even more: bright flowers can be not a part but the center of the composition. Particularly popular colors are blues, olive green, rust, purple and yellow-green hues, shades of reds, oranges, pinks, and their combination. Such bouquets are perfect for boho chick and rustic weddings.
5. Single-stem or mono bouquets
This is a continuation of the trend for petite bouquets. For such compositions, you can choose king protea, lilies, or peonies. A bouquet, of course, does not necessarily have to contain one flower. This is rather about mono-compositions which contain one kind of flower. Within such a concept, consider baby’s breath, lily of the valley, astilbe, and sweet pea arrangements. They fit perfectly!
6. Dried flowers
A wedding bouquet that can last for years — sounds nice, right? Choose dried flowers, especially if you have a rustic or vintage wedding. This year, bouquets with baby’s breath, oats, canary grass, and wheat are popular. Bleach-dried flowers (they are totally white) also look very nice. For a tropical dried bouquet, choose stems of dried okra, cacao, heliconia, and banana paper.
7. Barbie-style bouquets
Take as many shades of pink and red as possible and, if desired, add a little orange — and you will get a perfect “doll” bouquet. In such a composition, you can arrange completely different flowers of different sizes because the main thing here is an explosion of colors.
8. Seasonal flowers
Another trend this year is a simple bouquet that looks as if you’ve just cut flowers for it in the garden. For this, you need seasonal flowers that grow in your region. In summer, you can choose poppies, dahlias, or daisies. For an autumn bouquet, you can add chrysanthemums, petunias, sunflowers, and geraniums. Winter compositions may include roses, gardenias, or camellias. Daffodils, violets, hyacinths, or forget-me-nots will suit a spring bouquet.
How to keep a wedding bouquet fresh?
The best way to get fresh flowers is to order delivery on the wedding day. In a flower shop, they are stored at a temperature that suits each plant. The composition is stored in the refrigerator until the last moment.
However, this approach can be risky: what if at the last moment, you want to improve the bouquet or add or remove some flowers? Therefore, it is optimal for it to arrive 3–4 days before the wedding. There are several secrets to keeping flowers fresh:
- Trim the stems (1 inch is enough). This will open flower “vessels” and they will absorb water better.
- Immediately after cutting, put the flowers in cool water.
- Order a special mixture from the supplier that extends the shelf life of flowers. Pour the powder into water (it is a mixture of nutrients and antibacterial substances), and the bouquet will live longer.
Where to buy a bridal bouquet?
FiftyFlowers offers fabulous bridal and bridesmaids bouquets. We will create a composition that will match the concept of your wedding or the style of the dress. You can choose the flowers yourself: specify your wedding color palette, and our website will offer flowers that will match it.
FiftyFlowers creates bouquets for weddings in all styles: glamorous, classic, and vintage, garden ceremonies, and rustic fête. You can even make your own composition. We have different themed packs (Tropical, Monochrome, Garden, Classic, etc.) that include flowers and greenery. Order bridal bouquets online, and they will arrive perfectly fresh and on time.
