Classic, romantic florals are back in style
By Ava Fuduric
Trending toward the traditional, classic floral themes are back in 2024.
Sharon Thompson, manager at Lowe’s Greenhouse in Bainbridge Township, finds natural, romantic and classic wedding styles are taking the stage, where floral arrangements and colors are becoming more elegant than whimsical.
“The ones I don’t see anymore are the glamorous or something over the top,” Thompson tells Jstyle Weddings. “They were very big about a decade ago, but not now.”
Flower choices
Romantic staples with roses and round bouquets have found their way back into wedding themes. Cascade bouquets are also coming back in style, Thompson says.
“The shapes of the bouquets are more round than they are outgoing,” Thompson says of current themes. “Then you also do have the ones that are a little bit more wild.”
Although only available between May and July, peonies are among the favorites.
“Peonies are really popular,” Thompson says. “They’re unpredictable on the quality, but everybody loves them.”
Hydrangeas also remain popular along with ranunculus flowers, since they look like “little peonies,” she says. And, natural themes that include hanging flowers and vines are more popular than extravagant arrangements and sparkles currently. Vines flowing or wisteria hanging over the dance floor are also popular for the reception, she adds.
Color schemes
Thompson says floral color patterns tend to change based on the time of year. During autumn, color themes will include rust, terracotta and other warm shades.
“You’ll see the royal colors such as the burgundy, the maroon and the deep orange,” she says.
In the colder months, colors tend to reflect a more traditional type of wedding.
“You’ll see more of the whites and the greens come out,” Thompson says. “Like a black and white wedding, with girls wearing black dresses and the flowers being mostly white with the greens.”
Aside from seasonal-specific schemes, pastel colors have become more popular in weddings using flowers in shades of blue, peach, pink and lavender.
Floral structures, decorations
Chuppahs and overhanging structures adorned with flowers have also undergone recent trend shifts, Thompson notes.
“You can have side pillars of flowers that go up on each side and that don’t meet at the top,” she says.
Additionally, popular wedding decor includes candles and vases filled with flowers, also following current styles.
“The ones that I see trending mostly are candles and bud vases,” Thompson says. “With one or two flowers going down the center of the long table, with candles of different heights in between them.” (JS)