Flowers for wedding posy?

Question

I'm not sure if any of you garden gurus will know, but can anyone tell me the names of some flowers that can be used to create a wedding posy. Preferred colours are cream, red, burgundy, maroon etc..Its to match a black and cream coloured wedding theme. And the bride wants posy style bouquets

thanks

Answer 1

There are so many flowers and herbs that are used as traditional wedding bouquets, but I really like the idea of choosing flowers for their symbolic meaning as well. Here's a few that I'm familiar with:



ferns: (commonly used as bouquet filler) denotes sincerity



globe amaranth: (small, round flower heads, can be found in shades of red, cream) denotes unfading love/eternal love



ivy: (nice for trailing bouquets and garlands for church decorations) represents fidelity



mint: (very aromatic and good for filling out a bouquet with greenery, some variegated varieties) also denotes love and passion



rose: many colors and varieties, this flower is most commonly representation of love (cabbage roses/flowering kale also looks gorgeous in fall and winter bouquets and has the same meaning)



sweet marjoram: (airy, small white-cream flower clusters that can be used in place of baby's breath) used in wedding garlands dating back to Greek times, considered "the herb of love"



oregano: (similar to sweet marjoram, ornamental varieties flowers vary from lavender to maroon), traditionally the Greek "herb of happiness"



rosemary: (good filler for winter bouquets, has both pine scent and appearance, but opt for non-flowering unless you like blue) - traditional "herb of remembrance and friendship", also traditional symbol of married love



Any combination of these can be used to create bouquets, garlands and table settings for a wedding. Another added benefit to many of these is that they dry nicely and can be kept as dried keepsakes from the ceremony.



To create a posy, go to the floral shop and ask for "nosegay holders". As you build the posy, start with your center piece (say, a rose or cabbage rose). Use a vase while working on your posy. Working in a circle, fill in with smaller flowers (sweet marjoram, globe amaranth), and build outward, finishing with ferns, mints or ivy. You can finish the base by running the gathered stems through a piece of lace and placing the ends in the nosegay holder. You can also wrap the holder with coordinating ribbons or bows to finish the bouquet.



Hope this gives you some ideas for selecting your wedding flowers.

Answer 2

frangippani, had them for mine. they not only have a beautiful perfume they look great in cream/white/yellow. can also get them in red but they don't really have a perfume. you could also go for camellias in shade you like although they do not usually have a perfume. i guess it depends on where you come from and what is available. check with a florist who may be able to give you some tips.



bridesmaids could have a contrasting colour of maroon, red or burgundy with maybe a few white/cream. sort of complete opposite to the bride - same colours just in reverse.

Answer 3

Really depends on your budget. Roses and mini roses come in lots of different colors, and you can always have ribbon or trim to add colors as well. Peruvian lilies would be another choice, and I saw where you found colored callas.



Your best bet would be to talk with local florists who will be creating them. They will know what they have available to them and can make recommendations.

Answer 4

just put in circle