Wedding Flowers
You’ve found your dream wedding venue in the heart of the Eden Valley, Cumbria, now the wedding planning can begin. While there’s lots of nitty gritty details to think about when planning a wedding, your wedding flowers should be one of the more exciting tasks on your to-do list!
Wedding flowers are a memorable and visually impactful parts of your big day. From your wedding bouquet to the table centrepieces, choosing the right floral arrangements will help set the overall tone of your celebration and make your wedding venue truly come to life.
There are so many colours, flowers and designs to choose from. This ultimate guide will walk you through everything you need to know about flowers for weddings, from types of wedding flowers and how to choose them, to local florists in Carlisle and beyond.
Types of wedding flowers
Bridal bouquet
The bridal bouquet is arguably the most important type of wedding flowers. It is carried by the bride during the wedding ceremony and is designed to be a focal point, showcasing the bride’s personality and style while complementing her wedding dress.
Bridesmaid bouquets
Bridesmaid bouquets are carried by the bridesmaids during a wedding ceremony. The bridesmaid’s bouquets should complement the bridal bouquet without overshadowing it. They can vary in size and style, ranging from simple and elegant to more elaborate designs, depending on the theme of the wedding.
Buttonholes
Traditionally worn by the groom, groomsmen and close male relatives, these small arrangements are made with a single bloom or a small grouping and are worn on the left-hand lapel of a suit jacket.
Wedding venue flowers
Wedding venue flowers are the floral arrangements used to enhance the ambiance of a wedding venue, including the ceremony and reception areas. Think wedding top table flowers, table centrepieces, aisle decorations, floral arches, table plan flowers, hanging flower installations, staircase arrangements and garlands for fireplaces.
Wedding cake flowers
Fresh flowers are often a popular choice for decorating tiered wedding cakes. They can be placed on top of the cake, across the cake layers or arranged around the base of a cake platter or stack of cakes to create a themed wedding cake table that matches with the bridal party.
How to choose wedding flowers
Pick your wedding theme
Your wedding theme sets the overall tone and style of your wedding, whether it’s rustic, elegant, vintage or modern. Once you have a clear theme in mind, you can choose wedding flowers that complement this theme, enhancing the overall aesthetic of your big day.
Consider your colour palette
Considering your colour palette is essential when choosing your wedding flowers, as it helps create a harmonious and visually appealing look for your big day. Your wedding colour palette might be influenced by seasonal colours, such as yellows and blues for spring, pink tones for summer and warm reds and oranges for autumn.
Find out what’s in season
When choosing your wedding flowers, it’s not only about picking blooms that complement your wedding theme and wedding colour palette, it’s also important to consider what flowers are in season. While certain flowers such as roses are available year-round, many are only available during particular months.
Look for inspiration online
Before contacting your chosen florists, we recommend hopping onto Pinterest and delving into the wonderful world of wedding flower inspiration. Think about the theme, the colours that you would love at your wedding, the time of year and the different styles of floral arrangements. Your florist will go through all this with you, but it’s a great idea to put together a board of visuals that you love.
Set a realistic budget
It’s easy to get carried away with Pinterest-worthy flowers for weddings, but knowing your budget early on can help your florist create beautiful arrangements that don’t break the bank. Think about what you will require in terms of bouquets, buttonholes and venue decorations, and you can work in any extra additions on top.
Wedding flowers FAQs:
How much do wedding flowers cost?
There isn’t a ‘one-size-fits-all’ answer to this question.
On average, couples in the UK spend between £350 and £2,000 on wedding flowers. The cost of wedding flowers can vary significantly based on a number of factors including the type of flowers chosen, the season, the complexity of the arrangements and the prices set by the florist.
Seasonal flowers tend to be more affordable, while exotic or out of season blooms can drive up costs. Additionally, the size of the wedding party and the number of floral arrangements needed for the venue can also influence the overall budget.
It’s always a good idea to discuss your vision with a florist to get a tailored quote. And we would recommend getting multiple quotes to make sure you find the best fit.
When should you book your wedding florist?
You should start researching florists as soon as you book your wedding venue and date. Good florists get booked up early, especially in the ‘wedding season’ months between May and October, so reach out to them as soon as you can.
When beginning to research wedding florists, a key piece of advice is to search for a florist whose style aligns with your vision. Focus on is finding a florist that you love and who understands your aesthetics and requirements.
How to preserve wedding flowers?
Want to hold onto your wedding bouquet after your big day? There are several ways to preserve your wedding flowers.
One popular method is to dry the flowers. This can be done by hanging them upside down in a cool, dark place for a few weeks until they are fully dried. Another option is to press the flowers between the pages of a heavy book or using a flower press, creating beautiful keepsakes that can be framed or used in scrapbooks. Some couples choose to create a resin display, embedding the flowers in a clear resin to make bespoke coasters and decorative pieces.
Alternatively, some couples may choose to gift their wedding flowers to their guests. You also have the option of donating your wedding flowers to a local charity or care home (though you should check with them first).
Our recommended wedding florists in Cumbria
We’re lucky to be surrounded by many talented florists in Cumbria, and we’ve worked with some of the very best. Here is a list of our top picks for Cumbria florists:
At Heather Glen, there is nothing we love more than helping to bring soon-to-be married couples’ wedding visions to life. Our exceptionally talented team are here to offer advice throughout every step of your wedding planning journey and will cater to your every request. If you’re considering our beautiful wedding venue for your special day, we would love to hear from you.
