Wedding Floral Trends 2023
More and more couples are wanting to have a unique scene for their special day. This means more creativity, styles and abundance of flowers becoming more common. The need for guests to feel wowed as they enter a venue is an important part of the whole day. This means couples are utilising bolder colours, bountiful centre pieces and just straight up maximilism throughout the event.
No matter what stage you are in your wedding planning, you’ll find some beautiful floral trends for 2023 giving you inspiration to create the wedding of your dreams.
Large arch installation, creates a beautiful backdrop for photos. Photo taken by myself.
1. Big ceremony backdrops and decor – These are the most requested for by couples to florists. They create a wonderful frame for the couple to stand infront of. Have a beautiful isle for your guests and wedding party to walk down by dressing the ends with meadow boxes, bud vases or small bursts of flowers etc. The aisle flowers could even be utilised later in the reception, as centrepieces for the tables if they are posies in jam jars! The possibilities are endless.
An autumn inspired hanging installation above a reception table. Photo taken from @fianceebodas on Twitter.
2. Hanging installations – These installations are created by your florist. Either utilising the existing decor such as chandeliers and ceiling beams or secured using a pulley system or something similar. These types of designs add a sence of occasion and drama to the reception area.
Bright and Bold colours used for this quaint birdcage centrepiece. Image taken from itakeyou.co.uk.
3. Bold colours – These will always give a bold statement, using your wedding dress as a backdrop, they will really pop against it. From beautiful rusty tones of the autumn, to bright citrus of the summer your florist will have the best imagnation. Your colour palette will look it’s best on the day, creating magical and a memorable day.
Floral rich bouquet, showcasing each bloom giving a more luxury feel. Photo taken by myself.
4. More blooms less greenery – Whether this be all roses, or a mixture of flowers then this type of bouquet will really create a statement piece. Less greenery allows the flowers to sing and complement eachother in a whole different way. Mixed flower bouquets allow the colour palette to take on a whole other world of it’s own.
Ombre wedding colours can really pack a punch. Photo taken from theknot.com.
5. Ombre colour schemes – These colour schemes can really give a dramatic feast for the eyes, especially as a table runner for long tables, in installations and down aisles. They showcase your colour palette in a completely different light drawing your gaze from one bloom to another with a subtle change of colour as you and your guests look on.
Beautiful floral crown, a great adornment to any of the wedding party. Photo taken by myself.
6. Flower crowns – These can really be a statement piece for the bride and/or bridal party, including the groom! They can be big and bold or more understated and delicate, depending on the overall feel you are going for. Go for something different, go with a dried flower crown to keep after your big day!
Beautiful ground installation framing this bride. Photo taken from ruffledblog.com.
7. Ground installations – Similar to the aisle flowers, these installations can really create a dramatic photos spot for the couple and guests at the event. They can draw the eye in a wonderful way and create a wonderful atmosphere within the couples style and colour palette. These also can be repurposed and moved from the ceremony to the reception, depending on the size.
Varying sizes of flower frogs/kenzen. Photo taken from frenchgardenhouse.com.
8. Utilising Kenzen (Floral frog) – These are small metal items with pins on them for flowers to be placed and held in place. Being small they can be fit into very small vases or even dishes, enough to carry a water source for the flowers. They allow the arrangement to take on a whole different look on a table, organic and growing out of the table. These designs are inpsired by the traditional Japanese flower arranging technique of Ikebana, which means ‘to give a life to flowers’.
Dainty bouquet, for the understated bride. Photo taken from preownedweddingdresses.com
9. Dainty bouquets – 2023 has seen brides opting for a smaller, daintier bouquet to allow for more budget for bigger installations. For this a light and airy feel can be gained, especially when using a dainty but beautiful flowers such as the lilly of the valley flower, or daisies.
Beautiful and understated woodland arch. Perfect for the bride who loves nature. Photo taken from tobeynelson.com.
10. Woodland inspired wedding flowers – A completely different take on wedding flowers but altogether a magical way of transporting your wedding aesthetic into the realm of the fae. Inspired by faeries and woodland creatures, lots of ferns, smaller textures and delicate flowers can be used to create a wonderfully natural atmosphere. Utilising toadstools, moss, bark and statement rocks can really add to the atmosphere.
Whatever your style, vision or needs, there is something for everyone to create their personal unique event style. Ask your florist for further details on any of these styles for more information. All in all every wedding couple deserve to have the wedding of their dreams and that is achievable.
