What are some wedding flower ideas?

For the bride or lead partner, a classic hand-tied bouquet works for most styles. You can choose all one colour, a mix of pastels, or bold jewel tones. A single-stem posy, such as one large dahlia or peony wrapped in ribbon, looks modern and minimal. For a boho feel, try a loose wildflower bunch with grasses and seed heads. Dried flowers are a great option if you want a lasting keepsake or a rustic theme.

For the bridal party, smaller versions of the main bouquet work well, or you can give them single stems or wrist corsages. Buttonholes for the groom and groomsmen can match the bouquet, using a small flower, a sprig of foliage and a pin. Flower crowns suit flower girls or anyone who wants a softer look.

For the ceremony, you can line the aisle with petals, use a floral arch or a simple hoop decorated with flowers and greenery, or hang small posies on the ends of chairs. For the reception, centrepieces can be low bowls of floating flowers, jam jars of wildflowers, or tall branches with trailing blooms. You can also use flowers on the cake, the table plan, the place cards or the welcome board.

Think about the season. Spring brings daffodils and tulips, summer has roses and peonies, autumn has dahlias and dried grasses, and winter suits evergreens and berries. Ask your florist or venue what is available and what suits the space.