How to Choose Your Wedding Flowers
- delilahandbloom
- May 18
- 3 min read
Your Essential Guide to Wedding Florals: Styles, Colours & Budget Tips
Hello Couples,
Planning your wedding and feeling a little overwhelmed by the flower part? Don’t worry – you’re not alone. Choosing your wedding flowers is one of the most exciting parts of wedding planning, but it can also come with a lot of questions.
As a wedding florist and event stylist in the UK, I’ve created this guide to help you navigate the world of floral design. Whether you're looking for romantic bridal bouquets, sustainable flower options, or budget-friendly centrepieces, here’s everything you need to know.
💐1. Start With Your Wedding Flower Style
Your wedding flowers should reflect your personal style. Whether you’re dreaming of a boho barn wedding or a chic city celebration, your florals should enhance the overall look and feel of your big day.
Here are some of the most popular wedding flower styles:
Romantic & Soft Wedding Flowers – Blousy peonies, pastel roses, trailing jasmine, and lots of texture. Perfect for fairytale or garden weddings.
Wild & Whimsical Wedding Flowers – Natural, loosely gathered bouquets with seasonal blooms, dried flowers, and foliage. Ideal for rustic or woodland weddings.
Classic & Elegant Flowers – Structured arrangements with timeless blooms like hydrangeas, orchids and ivory roses. A go-to for traditional weddings.
Modern & Minimal Wedding Flowers – Sleek, sculptural designs with a neutral colour palette and architectural shapes. Perfect for modern venues and contemporary couples.
💡 Top tip: Bring your wedding mood board or Pinterest inspiration to your florist consultation – it’s the best way to communicate your vision.
🎨 2. Choose a Colour Palette That Compliments Your Theme
When it comes to wedding flower colours, think about tones that complement your overall colour scheme rather than matching exactly. The right floral palette can elevate your wedding styling and create a cohesive, polished look.
Here are some colour trends we love:
Soft Wedding Palettes – Blush pinks, champagne, soft peach, ivory and sage green.
Bold & Moody Palettes – Burgundy, plum, burnt orange and emerald. Gorgeous for autumn and winter weddings.
Monochrome Florals – A single colour in varying shades creates a high-impact, elegant look.
Seasonal Colour Inspiration – Let nature lead the way. Spring pastels, summer brights, autumnal terracottas, or winter whites and greens.
🌿 Remember: The colours of your flowers will be influenced by your venue’s lighting and backdrop – always consider how things will look in both daylight and in photographs.
💷 3. Plan Your Wedding Flowers with Your Budget in Mind
Let’s be real: wedding flowers are an investment. But with some smart planning, your blooms can have maximum impact without blowing the budget.
Here’s how to make the most of your wedding flower budget:
Choose Seasonal Flowers – Locally grown, in-season flowers are often fresher, more affordable, and more sustainable.
Repurpose Your Flowers – Ceremony arrangements can be reused at your reception (think aisle flowers turned into sweetheart table decor).
Prioritise Statement Pieces – Focus your budget on high-impact areas like a flower arch, bridal bouquet, or floral installation. Less can be more!
At Delilah & Bloom, we always work with couples to get the most beauty out of their floral budget – whether it's a small, intimate wedding or a large-scale celebration.
✨ Final Thoughts: Trust Your Wedding Florist
Choosing your wedding flowers is about more than picking petals – it’s about telling your story, setting the tone, and creating an unforgettable atmosphere. Trust your instincts, and trust your wedding florist (that’s me!) to guide you through the process.
At Delilah & Bloom, we specialise in wedding flowers and event designs that feel thoughtful, personal and completely bespoke, we’re here to bring your floral dreams to life.
💌 Ready to start planning? Contact Delilah & bloom today to get started!
With love,
Delilah & Bloom - Floristry and Event Design
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