How To Choose Your Wedding Flowers
From Moodboards to the Big Day – Tips from your Local Surrey Florist
Planning a wedding is an incredible journey, but we know that for many couples, choosing the floral decor can feel a little overwhelming. Flowers do more than just "decorate" a room; they set the mood, complement your venue’s architecture, and provide the fragrant backdrop to your most precious memories.
At Middlemist, we’ve helped countless couples in Chessington, Kingston, and across London bring their floral dreams to life. Here is our step-by-step guide to choosing the perfect wedding blooms.
1. Start with Your Venue’s "Vibe"
Before picking specific stems, look at your venue. The architecture should guide your floral scale.
The Rustic Barn (e.g., Ridge Farm or Millbridge Court): These spaces love "wild" elegance. Think lush foliage, meadow-style aisle runners, and textures like dried seed heads and grasses.
The Grand Manor or Stately Home: High ceilings and ornate walls call for "abundant" arrangements. Tall centerpieces and grand floral arches ensure your decor isn’t "lost" in the scale of the room.
The Modern London Loft: Sleek, minimalist designs or "monobloom" bouquets (using just one type of flower, like white roses) look stunning in contemporary spaces.
2. Embrace the Season
At Middlemist, we are passionate about seasonal beauty. Not only are seasonal flowers more sustainable, but they are also at their freshest and most vibrant.
- Spring: Peonies, Tulips, and Ranunculus.
- Summer: Garden Roses, Hydrangeas, and Delphiniums.
- Autumn: Dahlias, Berries, and rich-hued Chrysanthemums.
- Winter: Amaryllis, Hellebores, and fragrant Eucalyptus.
3. Define Your Colour Palette (Not Just One Colour!)
Instead of trying to match your flowers exactly to your bridesmaid dresses, think of a "tonal palette." If your bridesmaids are in sage green, we might suggest a mix of ivory, peach, and deep forest greens to create a sophisticated, layered look.
Pro Tip: Bring fabric swatches or your Pinterest board to your consultation! This helps us find the exact rose variety (like the Pink Mondial or White O’Hara) that fits your vision.
4. Prioritise Your "Impact" Pieces
If you are working with a specific budget, we always recommend focusing on the items that will be photographed the most:
- 1. The Bridal Bouquet: This is your ultimate accessory.
- 2. The Ceremony Backdrop: Whether it’s a broken arch or floral pillars, this is where you’ll say your "I dos."
- 3. The Top Table: Where you’ll spend your first meal as a married couple. We often suggest "repurposing" flowers—moving your ceremony aisle meadows to the front of the top table for the reception!
- 5. Trust the Experts: Your florist is your creative partner. You might love a flower that isn't in season, but we can almost always suggest a "lookalike" that is even more beautiful and within budget.
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