Less-Common Blooms for Your Ceremony

Everyone loves a rose, and the flower is practically synonymous with weddings. The blooms you choose for your wedding are a reflection of your personal style and taste, and you might consider trying something a little less common. With so many flowers to choose from, we’ve listed a couple less-popular blooms that make great wedding sidekicks. Oh, and if you want that rose, go for it!

Calla Lilly.
Almost everyone goes nuts over calla lilies, and it’s only been in the last few years that they’ve become a huge wedding hit. Calla lilies have several plus factors, not the least being that, in addition to white, you can find them in pink, yellow, mango, and stunning eggplant. What’s more, mini calla lilies are making a huge dent in flower shops, so consider adding those to your bouquet, and placing the larger ones in centerpieces.

Peonies.
Peonies are often described as “pregnant roses,” with their several layers of petals. They come in white and different shades of pink, and have a simple but elegant fragrance. Peonies are wonderful in bouquets, but they also make great centerpiece additions. They’re a seasonal flower, and spring is the best time to get them. Peonies are not cheap (nor are the next few blooms on this list), so if you’re thinking of them as an inexpensive alternative, you might want to look elsewhere.

Stephanotis.
Florists will tell you that this flower is a wonderful addition to your wedding, as they grow on vines. They’re perfect for draping, especially if you want to avoid ivy. The flower is very tiny and white, and has a soft fragrance. While you can add stephanotis pretty much anywhere, keep them in mind for a classy boutonniere. Talk to your florist about using them for the girls and guys, and you might save some money.

Gladiolus.
One reason florists suggest this gorgeous flower is because its long stem and close-together petals means it can be fantastic in a bouquet and as part of a centerpiece. Their stems make for a statement, like calla lilies, and you can use that to your advantage by using fewer of them. Since they come in a variety of colors, they’ve got all the right markings for your big day.

Mums.
Mum’s the wedding word if you want a gorgeous flower that’s a little bit cheaper than the rest. Mum’s come in all sorts of colors, have only a faint scent, and can be large or small. They’re easy to find all year long, look wonderful in bouquets, on tables, and just about anywhere at your site. Pass it on!

-David Toussaint

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