Go Where the Flowers Take You!
As we enjoy the cooler temperatures and warm hues brought on by autumn sunsets and pumpkin spiced everything, wedding trends of every kind are lining up to be “the” hottest of 2022. And flowers are not exempt from the excitement.
I think we can all agree that nothing brings life and energy to an event like fresh flowers! (faux flowers have their place too but that’s another article altogether!) Fresh flowers have a way of taking a venue from nice to WOW and always delight guests who may not often experience well thought out, curated floral design otherwise.
So, looking ahead, here are some of the floral design trends that seem to be sticking around and some you can expect to see breathing new zest into event design!
Photo courtesy of Hillary Muelleck Photography.
Floral design by Green Bee Floral Design
Mixing It Up
The blending of dried elements with fresh blooms was popular in 2021 as events fired back up. This combination opens up the door for such unique texture combinations that it’s clear to see why wedding planners and their clients are carrying this into the next season!
Letting the Venue Rule the Day
By choosing event venues that are already lush with blooms, greenery, trees and garden elements, wedding couples in particular are making the most of those existing elements and carrying them over into their event design. Getting married in a garden? Your backdrop is already flowered for you - you might just add a dramatic design or two to tie it altogether.
Photo and florals by Twin City Floral
2. Never Too Much Green
With so many varieties to choose from, greenery is a fabulous design tool that will never go out of style! Most greenery types can be happy without water for extended periods of time making them the perfect choice for architectural adornment.
Photo courtesy of Hillary Muelleck Photography
Floral Design by Green Bee Floral Designs
Photo courtesy of Hillary Muelleck Photography
Floral Design by Green Bee Floral Designs
3. Adding Attention Grabbers
There’s just something top-notch about an event that surprises you with fresh floral arrangements in unexpected places! The Bar, the guestbook tables, the restrooms… adding your colors and chosen blooms to all the nooks and crannies of your celebration says that every detail mattered.
4. Simply, One
A monochrome floral design featuring just one favorite color displayed in a variety of blooms is always a joy! It’s a simpler option for someone who may be intimidated by the never-ending choices of flowers yet it still invites creativity because of the types, shapes and textures available in your chosen palette.
Photo and florals by Twin City Floral
5. Walking in Nature
Well…. nature that you create, that is! It cannot be denied that the last 18 months reignited a love of nature for many of us who took to the parks, trails and fields to find peace and sustenance. Introducing the current trend: aisle meadows! Lining your ceremony or reception space with low, on the ground designs envelop you and your guests in the colors, aromas and joy of the natural world. (Not to mention great social media content!)
Photo courtesy of Julia Wade Photography
Floral Design by Green Bee Floral Designs
6. Arches and Geometrics
For ceremonies taking place in a church or synagogue, an altar is already in place. However, with more couples opting for locations or venues that aren’t necessarily designed specifically to accommodate ceremonies, a flowered arch or shape is a great way to set the ceremony location apart and make it your own. Either with traditional flowers or with big, bold hues that beg for attention. There is no ‘wrong’ way.
What is your favorite flower or color and how will you work it into your celebration? Are you hoping for show-stoppers that create a conversation starter for your guests or are you planning for a more demure, bespoke backdrop? In either case, you will find yourself feeling a joy that can only come from a successful celebration where Mother Nature nature has been given a starring role.