How to pick wedding flowers
, 5 minute read, by the Flowers Time studio
Choosing wedding flowers gets easier when you stop starting with flowers. Start with the room, the season and the light, and the right blooms follow.
Start with the venue and the season
A garden ceremony, a white loft and a ballroom each ask for different shapes and scale. The month matters as much: flowers in season look fuller and cost less than blooms flown in out of season.
Choose a palette, not a list
Pick two or three colors and one accent, and let the designer find the flowers that carry them. A palette survives a supply change; a list of exact varieties does not.
Plan for Florida heat
Outdoor ceremonies in South Florida are warm most of the year. Orchids, tropical leaves and many roses hold up well in heat. Hydrangeas and garden roses need water sources and a later install time to stay fresh.
Think about scent and light
Strong fragrance near dining tables can compete with the food, so keep perfumed flowers for the ceremony and entrance. Colors also shift after sunset: pale blush can turn grey under warm candlelight, so review your palette in evening light.
See it before the day
Ask for a mock-up of the whole room and, where it matters, a sample arrangement. Seeing the centerpiece on a real table settles more questions than any mood board.