Studio Workings - soft and whimsical wedding season just gone
The wedding season that was, was truly special. All very different couples, with the common theme of love and commitment. Being chosen as the florist for their special day was a thrill as always. This wedding season, competition was and remains high throughout 2024, with couples closely examining the value they get from all vendors when planning for their special day. Affairs continued to be intimate and were a whole-of-an-experience for not only the couple but family and guests. Whether it be pre-ceremony drinks and canapes, to farm stays and even with getting involved with venue set up. It’s been a truly immersive time as a florist.
So what’s the trend for flowers? The softer palette is still the highest request I get. It reflects romanticism and a whimsical feel for the day. Cottage florals mixed with foliages is on point to achieve this. Not to say that our natives aren’t as soft and whimsical. They stand tall and proud, however softened with the blushing rose, willowy cosmos and dahlia, they look divine. There are no rules when it comes to putting flower types together. The rule for how I create is the overall colour hue. If it’s softer colours you’re after, then all flower types are up for grabs. If it’s pops of colour, or clean lines with a modern take, it’s about height and line of the floral stem which governs my inspiration.
The rules are no rules.
What lies ahead? Smaller, scaled back florals for bridal parties. Petite bouquets and the mono-flower arrangements. It’s quite beautiful seeing bouquets which look like pillows made up of the same flower type. They don’t need to be rigid and structured – but put just so, how nature intended.…and of course the ribbon trend continues. Couples are opting for one spectacular arrangement for their ceremony – usually where they will be taking photos, such as the arbour. Always with portability in mind – moving to reception areas - have seen bouquets being used as table centre pieces. It’s the more sustainable way - enjoying flower pieces for longer periods of time, means less waste with fewer overall creations needed.