Forget the days of monochromatic, tightly packed and ball-shaped bouquets only featuring one traditional bloom. Today's florals are all about freedom—think foraged foliage, woodland-inspired greenery and lush and loose bouquets. Here we offer three of our favorite ways to let your arrangements and reception flowers get a little wild.
Florals by Palette of Petals; Photo by Katie Nesbitt Photography
Florals by Fluttering Flowers; Photo by David Champagne Photography
Florals by The Flower Cupboard
Gobs of Green
Taking cues from Pantone, who deemed "Greenery" as 2017's Color of the Year, weddings are incorporating tons of natural leaves, foliage and the lushness of the great outdoors in a number of ways. Greenery can be used beautifully on classic white cakes, in garlands of foliage stretching down the middle of tables or as decor in wreaths or on the backs of chairs. Simple sprigs can adorn place settings, or full foliage backdrops can make a statement for ceremony sites or photo booths.
Florals by Fluttering Flowers; Photo by David Champagne Photography
Florals by The Flower Cupboard
Florals by Palette of Petals; Photo by Katie Nesbitt Photography
Arches and Hanging Arrangements
While flowers and foliage remain natural and whimsical, there is a trend toward over-the-top installations featuring overgrown greenery and bursting blooms. They may hang from the ceiling or run floor to ceiling, and these attention-grabbing centerpieces bring the romance and wow factor to ceremonies and receptions.
Florals by Palette of Petals; Photo by Katie Nesbitt Photography
Florals by The Flower Cupboard
Florals by Fluttering Flowers; Photo by David Champagne Photography
Unstructured Bouquets
The arrangements that modern brides love to carry look organic versus orderly. Popular bouquets are large, loose and incorporate fresh-from-the-garden flowers and subtle and earthy succulents. The more natural, the better, including pinecones, leaves and even rocks and sticks.
Melissa M. Stewart
Melissa M. Stewart was the former editor of Savor Virginia and Coastal Virginia Magazine. After she got her first story published in the second-grade school newsletter, she has since been an avid writer and word nerd for 20 years. She has served as production editor for AmeriForce Media and marketing communications manager for Volvo Penta. When she is not working, Melissa spends her time in Virginia Beach keeping up with her two spunky daughters, planning beach days, creating craft cocktails with garden ingredients and running to make up for all the wonderful food she discovers around Virginia.
