Flowers likely to take centerstage in wedding décor this year
By Rakini Chinery, owner Allans Flowers
In 2018, wedding couples began throwing wedding traditions out the door, choosing flowers that inspire them rather than following expectations. Wedding florals are becoming a personal expression of the bride and groom and their relationship.
That being said, here are a few of the shifting trends expected to continue into 2019 and beyond:
Pale pink, blush, and taupe flowers are increasingly replacing classic white blooms as a bride’s color of choice.
Thanks in part to celebrities leading the way, floral installations—like the amazing floral arch Prince Henry and Meghan Markle had at their wedding—will stand as the centerpiece of weddings. Similar archways, floral chandeliers, and other unique floral installments will find their way into ceremonies, too, creating a “wow” factor that makes the event memorable.
Boho brides will continue to choose big, bright, bold flower crowns or woodland-themed foliage crowns in place of the traditional tiara, both of which incorporate varieties of foliage and textural elements.
The cascade bridal bouquet has seen a resurgence for elegant brides. Orchids, freesia, stephanotis, and gardenias are perfect for these beautiful bouquets along with flowing greenery such as Italian Ruscus, plum rose, or lily grass.
Bouquets of greenery with a few large focal flowers gained in popularity and will continue to do so. Brides are making a statement by choosing a large, flowing bouquet of greenery and adding in a few peonies, garden roses, or King Protea. Earthy elements and beautiful botanicals are the ideal accents for these bouquets.
The past few years, flower walls and abundant greenery have dominated floral trends, and people can expect to see nature-inspired elements to increase in popularity in 2019. Crystals, stones, wood, and bark will continue to make appearances on tablescapes, along with ceramic and wood containers as the go-to element for centerpieces. Look for natural flora native to the area to show up in wedding flowers: pampas grass, manzanita, and other desert plants.
The bottom line is that personalization is the new tradition, and brides and grooms are choosing florals that not only relate to their relationship, but also that create a personal experience for friends and family.