Pink in its various hues has long been a favorite part of wedding themes. Representative of love, subtle and classic, pink wedding flowers are able to stand alone in style or complement stronger red and burgundy colored flowers. Although pink flowers have always been relatively easy to find, the science of hybridization has increased the selection of pink wedding flowers exponentially. If you have a favorite flower, you can likely find it in shades of pink, allowing you to better tailor your wedding to your individual personality and preferences.
So, what are some great pink flowers to consider for your wedding? Let’s go with obvious first – the timeless pink rose. Although this may seem simple enough, roses come in several shades of pink, from mauve to hot pink. Also, if a rose is not the key flower in your arrangements, then pink spray roses (smaller buds on a long stem) can be a beautiful addition. Beyond roses, my absolute favorite wedding flower is the lily. There are several types of lily, and they are still relatively unique as part of a wedding arrangement or bouquet. Oriental lilies are beautiful – much the same as tiger lilies but with white and deep pink accents instead. There are also calla lilies and miniature calla lilies, beautiful tea-cup lilies that exude regality and class. Gerbera daisies and tulips as pink wedding flowers contribute to a fun and light-hearted feeling for your ceremony or reception. And for big, loose blooms, your best choice is the beautiful pink peony.
But which flowers will be in season at the time of your wedding? This is an important consideration when deciding upon which flowers to use. While most flowers are grown in greenhouses throughout the country, using an out-of-season flower will increase cost and decrease availability. As most women who have planned a wedding know, these are headaches you don’t want or need. Fortunately, there are a wide variety of pink flowers available year-round. For a Spring wedding, pink wedding flowers (and most flowers) are widely available. Season-specific pink flowers for Spring include the anemone, peony, star gazer lily, sweet pea and tulip. A summer wedding offers such pink wedding flowers as the alstromeria, chrysanthemum, freesia, gerbera daisy, hydrangea, larkspur and more. Pink flowers for fall include the aster, dahlia and zinnia. And winter can yield such pink-hued selections as the anemone, cosmos, camellias and ranunculus. Also, many other flowers are widely available year-round, which makes them a good selection regardless of when your wedding will be held. This information and more on pink wedding flowers in season can be found at www.about.com under “Weddings”. Your florist is also an invaluable resource, as they can give you the most up-to-date pricing and availability on the flowers you are considering. Regardless of the season, there are plenty of beautiful pink wedding flowers to choose from for your wedding.
After the initial job of choosing the pink wedding flowers which you will include in your wedding, its time to think about the arrangements and bouquets themselves. Wedding bouquets and arrangements are extremely personal and should reflect the personality of the bride (and groom, ideally) as well as the ambiance of the ceremony and reception. While many brides still prefer the classic beauty of traditional rose bouquets, an increasing number are choosing more exotic flowers for their weddings. Good additions to nearly any bouquet are spray roses, baby’s breath and/or stephanotis. Experiment with different combinations and different shades, and be sure to choose the combination that best suits you. And most of all, have fun!
