Fall 2012 brought about the beauty in the season by way of autumn foliage, fall colors and of course gorgeous wedding flowers! Wedding Specialist Sarah describes a few of the wedding bouquets from the weekend and gives some solid advice regarding the best flowers to use during the cool autumn months.
Fall 2012, the Gillespie staff enjoyed designing a wedding with rich fall colors and textures. I was especially thrilled with the bridal bouquet, which featured freesia, Lipstick roses, Eryngium, hypericum berry and carnations.
The white freesia added a touch of white to blend with the bride’s gown. More importantly, freesia adds a sweet, memorable fragrance. Did you know that your sense of smell is linked to your memory? I recommend that brides carry fresh, fragrant flowers to heighten their senses and to provide a lasting memory of their wedding day.
The Lipstick roses are a colorful addition to this bouquet. This particular variety of rose features a bright yellow color with a deep red edge. A popular choice during the late summer and fall, Lipstick is a unique addition to wedding bouquets.
Hypericum berry has been a fall favorite for the last several years. Hypericum is available in several fall colors, including burgundy, which is featured in this bridal bouquet. Hypericum adds a light fragrance and a beautiful texture.
Carnations sometimes get a “bad rap” for being a common flower, but carnations are available in a wide palate of colors, as well as provide a unique texture of their own. When grouped together, carnations take on a similar shape and texture to the peony (which is only available for a short time in the spring). Although the fragrance of a peony cannot be duplicated, carnations have a light and pleasant scent of their own.
Eryngium, also known as thistle, is being used more often in wedding décor as a seasonal and textural accent. The silvery, pale blue color lends itself to a variety of popular color schemes as well. Pictured here are additional bridal bouquets featuring Eryngium.
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