MAKING THE RIGHT FLORAL STATEMENT: CHOOSING WEDDING FLOWERS
Flowers, like your venue, create a distinct mood and a vibe. They’re more than just pretty details, they're powerful statements of style and sentiment. Whether you're planning an intimate wedding with friends and family or a large and lavish celebration, your floral choices will most certainly help to set the tone and create a sense of luxury.
We tell our clients that flowers should be considered carefully alongside your venue, in terms of both style and colour. In rustic settings for example, oriental flowers like orchids and spiky, angled foliage can look a little odd. Think sparing use of romantic English country garden blooms – flowers like roses, delphiniums and hydrangeas will sit perfectly harmoniously. Yet in modern, minimalist settings, you can get away with just about anything and in these kinds of venues, more is usually more.
Here's our pick of the most stylish flowers to accessorise your big day in 2025:
1. Romantic ranunculi
With their delicate, tissue paper-like layered petals and vibrant colours, ranunculi are a totally dreamy choice full of whimsical romance. Available in shades from soft peach to deep burgundy, ranunculi pair well with almost any floral theme, from rustic to modern glam.
Why they're trending: Their long vase life, romantic texture, and versatility make them a favourite for both bouquets and centrepieces.
2. Delicate, vintage style sweet peas
Sweet peas are seeing a major comeback, especially for spring weddings. Their ruffled petals and sweet fragrance adds softness and femininity to any bouquet. They symbolise delicate pleasure, making them a poetic choice for your big day.
Why they're trending: Their vintage charm and pastel palette align perfectly with the popular ethereal wedding aesthetic. Plus they smell incredible.
3. The drama of dahlias
Known for their dramatic symmetry and rich hues, dahlias are the statement making showstoppers of the horticultural world. They’re available in a huge array of sizes, shapes and colours, from shaggy, dinner plate sized blooms to petite and neat.
Why they're trending: Their structured, eye-catching look has long been popular and they bloom late into the Autumn season, making them ideal for later weddings. Plus, they symbolise commitment and inner strength—perfect for a wedding day.
4. Orchids for understated opulence
For couples leaning into a sleek, editorial vibe, orchids are the go-to bloom. White phalaenopsis orchids, in particular, are dominating high-end arrangements and cascading bouquets, lending a polished and sleek feel to any wedding, and type of orchid is traditionally seen as an expensive and exquisite bloom.
Why they're trending: Their glamour and minimalism pairs beautifully with contemporary venues and fashion-forward designs, and they add a touch of exotic elegance which works fabulously for hot, destination weddings.
5. Timeless and classic roses
Roses never leave the spotlight and are synonymous with weddings and romance. With full, lush blooms that are often highly scented, they’re readily available year-round. Choose feminine shades mixed with white for a classic wedding look; or deep, velvety hues for some passion and old-school glamour.
Why they're trending: They offer the lush, classic appeal of peonies with greater availability and a broader colour range, meaning you can match just about anything. Plus, well - they’re roses, what’s not to love?
6. The pretty perfection of peonies
There’s nothing quite like a just-opening peony - its compact, perfectly spherical bud opening into lush, tulle-like layers of gorgeousness is just a delight. Somewhere between a ranunculus and a rose, peonies are up there with both in the classic addition to your wedding bouquet, but you’ll usually pay a premium.
Why they're trending: They’re a symbol of luxury especially in large quantities and their soft, full beauty is unmatched. Barely there pink and creamy off-white are especially popular choices.
7. Delphiniums for that whimsical touch
Blue flowers have always been a bit of a rarity at weddings, but delphiniums (along with hydrangeas) can be the exception. Together with their close relative larkspur, they are towering and delicate, bringing a vertical element and dreamy, countryside tone to any floral arrangement. Don’t overlook the other pastel shades, that together can create a summertime dreamscape of colour.
Why they're trending: With ‘something blue’ still going strong as well as the relaxed boho theme, delphiniums provide naturally beautiful pastel shades, especially gorgeous in garden and countryside themed weddings.
8. Hydrangeas and their cottage-garden chic
Hydrangeas have recently come into their own as a fabulous addition to wedding flowers, offering a delicate yet at the same time dramatic touch owing to their size, pastel colours and lace-like appearance. They make beautiful pew-ends in old, rustic churches and at the right time of year can be budget friendly, since you can be sparing due to their size.
Why they're trending: The rustic theme is still going strong and with their generous proportions, hydrangeas add drama and fullness to bouquets and centrepieces, plus their shade range is delicate and wedding perfect.
9. Effortless and understated glamour with calla lilies
Angular, exotic-looking and robust, calla lilies’ trumpeted blooms and their lush, thick stems and foliage are an easy way to create an unfussy, stylish look for your wedding. Sometimes called arum lilies, they are best paired with very little else for impact, since they are so sleek, uber-modern and fresh.
Why they're trending: Many brides are opting for a less is more aesthetic and for that, the beautifully simple calla lily is perfect. A calla bouquet is the ideal accessory for sleek, couture gowns and for sleek, monochrome colour schemes.
10. Stylish and statuesque gladioli
If you’re looking for something that combines softness with drama, then gladioli are your go to. They make spectacularly towering centrepieces and their lush, attractive stems look fabulous in glass. They also add interest and angles to bouquets and their colour range is vast. In the right venue, you can create a simple yet stunning effect with gladioli and little else.
Why they're trending: They offer a happy balance between soft, delicate textures and a spiky, statuesque form. They’re pretty versatile too and can add height and interest to any floral theme.
Final Thought: Sustainability Matters
Another major trend in wedding floristry is eco-conscious floral design. More florists and couples are prioritising locally grown, seasonal flowers and ditching floral foam (oasis) in favour of more sustainable options, like vases or flower bowls. Garden flower mixes and foraged greenery are not only environmentally friendly but also deeply personal and unique and can make your budget stretch further.