I’d like to share a few popular floral trends we are seeing this wedding season in Colorado. So many factors contribute to each season’s “hot” flower choices: color trends, increasing attention to texture, influences of specific designers and new flowers introduced to market. The three trends that definitely stand out this year are vintage appeal, going retro and textural flower arrangements.

Textural Arrangements

Brides are adding texture with greenery, ribbons, fabrics and container choices. For example, fabric-wrapped recycled tin cans offer an opportunity to coordinate colors as well as add texture.

Textural

Vintage Appeal/Going Retro

Dahlias of various colors look groovy arranged in silver pitchers, very retro! Inspired by the trendy color combination of lemon and celadon, a blend of yellow Ranunculus and green Lady’s Mantel make a smashing duet for spring and summer weddings.

Vintage

Although these are the three trends that stand out this season, the bottom line is YOU must be the one to choose the flowers that are going to grace your wedding!

What are your favorite flowers? I love Peonies because of the way they grow, the varieties of color and the deep aroma. Lilies are a “hot” floral choice, but do you like Lilies? I encourage you to look to nature for inspiration. If there is a botanical garden in your area, go for a visit. Take a notepad so that you can write down the common names of the flowers that you like the most.

It is easy to get overwhelmed, but don’t feel lost in the garden. Slow down, smell and touch the different varieties. I always encourage the couples I work with to come walk the fields with me. A special luxury afforded only to those who choose to work with a farmer/designer.

Photos below from our farm in Paonia: