Spring Flower Feature – Part 2

Welcome to part two of our spring flower feature! Last week we covered some bride favourites and this week we’re back with five more popular blooms sure to be seen in weddings and homes this season. Fun fact about flowers before we kick off our list. Did you know that the origin of the bridal bouquet comes from brides using flowers to disguise their body odour? In the past, bathing was not nearly as accessible as it is today so brides and bridesmaids would carry a bouquet of fragrant flowers to mask their scent. The evolution of wedding flowers has sure come a long way!

Lilacs

Lilacs consist of clusters of small blooms on several stems bunched together that give the effect of a large, full bloom. Similar to the hydrangea, lilacs are good to use in large arrangements to fill it out as it takes less stems. The lilac is said to represent first love and maturing from adolescence into adulthood so it is a popular pick for weddings. In fact, Westminister Abbey was filled with lilacs for the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton in April 2011.

Colours: Shades of purple, red and white

Sweet Peas

Sweet Peas are small soft, ruffled flowers with petals that resemble butterfly wings. They are notoriously delicate flowers so are best used as filler as they are small and fragile. Sweet Peas represent lasting pleasure making it a popular choice for weddings.

Colours: Pinks, purples and whites

Gardenias

Gardenias are one of the most classic wedding flowers out there because of it’s porcelain white colouring and open bloom. The gardenia’s petals are large and fragrant but delicate and bruise easily. They represent hospitality and grace making it a go to floral for classic brides. The gardenia pairs well with almost everything and lends well to every style of wedding which makes it a great choice to add to any arrangement or bouquet.

Colours: White

Freesia

Freesias are line flowers with several fragrant bell shaped blooms per stem. The flowers bloom in a line in the same direction along the stem at a 90 degree angel, similar to a hair comb.They are a smaller flower so are best used as a filler along with larger blooms or in a small arrangement. Freesia symbolizes trust and innocence making it a fitting flower for a wedding day.

Colours: Shades of pink, purple, red, orange, yellow and white

Daffodils

Daffodils are a popular wedding pick because of their bright, cheerful colouring. They have a trumpet shaped bloom surrounded by six petals making them a unique flower for a wedding. They represent rebirth and new beginnings making them a popular pick for brides. However, daffodils secrete a sap that can be harmful to other flowers so check with a florist before picking this bloom.

Colours: Yellow and white

Did your favourite spring flower make the list? Let us know in the comment section!