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Which is the right flower to pick for a Bridal Bouquet?

Author: Sheryl Leaman
by Sheryl Leaman
Posted: Mar 29, 2017

Your wedding flowers will be one of the most photographed details of your wedding, so it's important to pick your wedding bouquets and centrepieces that truly fit your wedding style. When it comes to finding the most popular flower shops in Calgary, your search can get a little overwhelming. Remember, you don't have to be a flower expert to know which blooms you can choose, and which you can't. To help you narrow down your centrepiece and bouquet choices before you meet with your florist, here we offer this overview of the top 5 most popular wedding flowers.

Rose

The rose is the most popular flower used as wedding flowers in Calgary. Roses are perfect for a bride's bouquet, no matter how formal or casual the wedding is. It is becoming very popular to use rose petals, not just to decorate the aisle, but also strewn on the tabletops and used in potpourri pouches as a gift for the guests. As it has been for years on end, red roses are the most popular rose used to make bride's bouquet, closely followed by the white rose.

Orchid

The go-to flower for nuptials in tropical settings, the orchid is available in Calgary year round. Orchids are available in several varieties and shades of purple, green, and white. Since orchids can be gorgeous in full arrangements or minimalist-style single stems, they can be used in both traditional and modern themes by flower shops in Calgary.

Tulip

Representing "strong love," the tulip can be a meaningful wedding choice. Tulips grow in a wide range of colors, including white, pink, peach and yellow; and vibrant hues like red, magenta, and purple. Tulips are available during much of the year (from January to May, then October to December), the most common varieties are very affordable, and the rare varieties will be little more expensive. Tulips can enhance both elegant wedding settings and more casual venues, and work well in almost any permutation from bouquets to boutonnieres to table arrangements.

Ranunculus

Looking for a cost-effective alternative to peonies or roses? Then you can try the lush ranunculus, a relative of the buttercup as your wedding flowers in Calgary. Although they are often seen in their paler shades, they are also available in bolder colors like orange and red. Most people love ranunculus paired with other flowers, but because they are such a sweetly-shaped flower, they are also stunning solo.

Calla Lily

Calla lily is also known as the arum lily. It is a trumpet-shaped blossom that originated in Africa and symbolizes "magnificent beauty" in the language of flowers. Callas are used often as wedding flowers by the Calgary florist. They are commonly available in two types: a large-headed variety, normally white, with a long smooth stem, suitable for tall arrangements or presentation-style bouquets, and a miniature version ideal for boutonnieres and nosegays. Creamy ivory is the most popular color, but calla lilies also come in yellow, mauve-pink, orange, and dark purple.

The author is committed to offer same day flower delivery in Calgary. He also specializes in offering the best wedding flowers in Calgary. To know more, visit https://www.foothillsflorist.net

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Foothills Florist, an independent, local, full service flower shop owned and managed by Canadian Floral Designer Sheryl Leaman, has been serving Calgary since 1990. We deliver only the highest quality f

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