The color scheme for a wedding is one of the most important pieces that the couple has to choose. Once you have made that choice than everything must follow that style from bridesmaid dresses, groomsmen cummerbunds/vests, and especially the flowers. One of the classic style weddings is to have black and white with just a splash of red especially in the flower arrangements and the bridal bouquet. The following are some flower ideas that can help in your choice when you have decided to go with red wedding flowers.
Roses – This is one of the most obvious choices, one of the most beautiful, and most expensive. They are the standard for many weddings and always give off a wonderful scent, however covering your alter, your aisle way, and bouquets for your bridesmaids and you can be pricey. The best way to purchase these special red wedding flowers would be to visit local greenhouses in your area. A lot of times you can cut all the roses you need for yourself that way you are going straight to the source and doing the work yourself which can bring down the cost for you, than you can either have them arranged or if you have someone in the family that is creative have them arrange it for you. Roses look lovely interspersed with daisies, babies breath, lilies, and many others. With roses you will likely be spending over a thousand dollars just in your flowers so make sure these are really what you want.
Gerbera Daisies – These daisies are large, very beautiful, and come in almost any color you like even red. They are not as beautiful smelling but they will give you a more unique floral arrangement and they will stand out in the bright reds that they come in. These would probably work better for less formal weddings just due to the type of flower that it is. These red wedding flowers will be less expensive than roses but if you choose them in winter they can still be pricey. However you could outfit your alter, aisle, and all the bridal party in under a grand depending on where you live of course. Again some of the best ideas is to go to the source and cut these yourself. Gerbera daisies can also be found grown wild on farms and you can get them there.
Lilies – Lilies do come in beautiful reds. There is a specific lily called the Red Twinkle Lily that is a rich and deep red that is beautiful for any kind of wedding. This is a version of a Tiger Lily and is of course easier and cheaper to buy these red wedding flowers in the summer and fall. After this you can find the flowers in green houses or ordering through wedding stores however they will more than likely double in price. These fall under the pricing for Gerbera Daisies as well they can be expensive but they don’t have to kill your pocketbook especially if you blend them with other less expensive flowers such as carnations.
Carnations – These are a less formal flower but they do come in red and are very inexpensive. You likely could take care of all of your floral needs for only a few hundred dollars. Carnations although they do not bloom all year they usually do not spike in prices no matter the season. These red wedding flowers use also does not have a season they wont fit into your wedding. The only downside is you rarely see these at a very formal wedding. These flowers you can find at most any florist or greenhouse. Sometimes buying through your wedding dress shop is good because they purchase in bulk most times and can find you a deal.
With any wedding choice remember make sure you do something that is going to make you happy. Luckily with followers you can mix a variety of blooms to give you the exact look, and price you really want for your wedding.
