Kinds of Flowers for Weddings
The choice of wedding flowers is one of the most important decisions a bride makes during her wedding planning. She needs to consider which flowers are in season, as this will affect the price, as well as which flowers will best compliment her wedding colors and the style of the wedding.
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Roses
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Roses symbolize beauty and love, so they are often an obvious choice for couples to select for their wedding. Roses come in several different varieties and colors, though couples most often choose the classic tea roses, bunches of spray roses or the more refreshing garden roses.
Stephanotis
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Stephanotis, a flowering vine, means "marital bliss," so couples may add stephanotis blooms to their centerpieces or bouquets, or some brides may carry just a few sprigs of stephanotis for a traditional, formal affair.
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Tulips
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Tulips tend to bring love and happiness to the couple, and they are available in several colors, ranging from pastels such as yellow or pink, and bright ones like purple or red. Tulip arrangements can be adapted to the formality of the ceremony, and are fairly affordable.
Calla Lilies
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Calla lilies originated in Africa; "cala" means "magnificent beauty." They come in two varieties, the tall stem with the large head for centerpieces and bouquets, and its miniature counterpart for boutonnieres. Calla lilies are most often found in white, but you can find them in purple, orange and pink, too.
Sweet Peas
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Sweet peas are delicate flowers that symbolize lasting pleasure. They originated in England around 1700. The sweet pea's scent tends to be strong and sweet, and its petals come in pinks and purples, making this a bride's favorite for her and her bridesmaids' bouquets.
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