What Are Common Flowers in Wedding Bouquets?
A bride is faced with what seems to be endless decisions when it comes to wedding planning. Selecting the right type of flowers for wedding bouquets does not have to be stressful. Although there are many flowers to choose from, zoning in on the most popular types of wedding flowers helps. Pick one of the proven favorites for wedding flowers.
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Roses
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The wide variety of color selection, styles and the fact that they are most often in season make roses a top choice for wedding flowers. Various types of roses include avalanche, black baccara, aqua, milano, avant-garde, sweet akito, bianca and spray roses with multiple heads on a stem. The most common rose is the hybrid tea rose. Roses are available in solid or striped colors and can be tipped with color as well. As the symbol of love and beauty, the rose is an ideal flower to feature in a wedding bouquet.
Tulips
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With the meaning of "consuming love" and "happy years," the tulip is a romantic choice for a wedding bouquet. Tulips are available in a variety of colors. Choose from white or cream, and shades of yellow, pink, peach, red or purple. The yellow tulip stands for "hopelessly in love" and the red tulip symbolizes a "declaration of love." Any tulip that is cream in color represents a "forever love." Keep in mind the various meanings of each color when selecting the right type of tulip for your wedding bouquet.
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Calla Lilies
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An elegant flower choice for a wedding bouquet is the calla lily. This flower of African origin represents "magnificent beauty." It is typically available in yellow, white, yellow, orange, pink and purple. A cream or white color calla lily is the most popular choice when it comes to a wedding bouquet. A bride can choose between the larger calla lily or the miniature version. The smaller size may be an accent to larger flowers or used for boutonnieres instead.
Stephanotis
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A bride who prefers a bouquet of all white flowers should consider that popular choice of stephanotis. These small, white, star-shaped flowers represent "happiness in marriage." Stephanotis flowers grow on vines and are individually trimmed before being placed in a special holder for a wedding bouquet. Fortunately, this common flower pick is available year-round. Consider this classic floral look for a more formal wedding theme, although the white color can suit a wedding of any style.
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