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One thing that almost every wedding has is flowers. Unless the wedding party has severe allergies, you can count on flowers being at the ceremony, reception, bouquets etc. While there are alternatives to flowers, most couples choose flowers for a reason: they’re beautiful and they smell good. Pink wedding flowers are some of the prettiest and versatile colors available.
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Pink is one of those colors that go with so almost anything. It looks really terrific with dark colors and pastels alike as well as bright colors; pink even looks great with other shades of pink.
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Picking out the flowers for your wedding is more than just a bouquet choice. It’s important the bouquets are part of the big picture. The flowers are more than a token; they have meaning and create an atmosphere.
Many couples have an idea of the flowers they want for their wedding, they also have a specific budget. It’s good to know what type of flowers you want, and to become familiar with the flowers that might be available.
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The trick to picking out the perfect flowers is to meet with a florist. Even when you know the flowers that are available it’s still important to know when they are available. Most flowers are seasonal and, barring carnations and roses, need to be specially ordered. If you’re ok with roses and carnations (which are some of the most beautiful flowers available), choosing them will be the most inexpensive flowers available year round. One reason to go with an inexpensive flower is to be able to fill the event center with as many flowers as you want.
Choosing an exotic flower isn’t out of the question, but if you’re on a strict budget you’ll limit the amount of floral arrangements.
Whichever type of pink wedding flowers you want, you can find a representation below.
Hydrangeas – Are a lovely flower that blooms in early spring to late fall. They’re mildly expensive and about 75 free flower blooms runs about $200-$300. They’re quite beautiful and smell incredible.
Roses – Roses have so many different styles, they cover the entire spectrum of the rainbow. They also have a very delicate feel and are fairly hardy. Their sheer popularity make them inexpensive, even though they aren’t inexpensive looking in any way. They’re also quite fragrant.
Dahlias – The Dahlia has a bunch of different types of flower. They’re very elegant and their long stem makes them a great choice for vases and bouquets. The uniqueness of their blossoms make them an exceptional choice for wedding flowers.
Astilbe – Astilbe are feathery flowers known as False Goat’s Beard. They’re quite interesting to pair with other types of flowers in bouquets and centerpieces. They’re a great choice when everyone is picking baby’s breath.
Peonies – Peonies are a really fragrant flower with a late spring/early summer bloom. They’re pretty and have several choices of pink.
Bleeding hearts – Bleeding hearts are named because they literally look like little hearts with a drop of blood dangling off the bottom. They’re the perfect pink wedding flowers and make the decision to have an April or May wedding (spring), a perfect one.
Sweet Peas – Sweet Peas are known for their fragrant smell and bright colors. If you’re looking for an outstanding bright pink wedding flower, you’ll love these little gems.
Zinnias – Zinnias have a really long stem with at least 20 different style of blossom. They’re beautiful and fun little flowers.
Orchids – Orchids are an expensive and exotic type of flower. They are really lightly scented, but a beautiful accompaniment to other types of flowers.
Hyacinth – Hyacinth flowers are related to Baby’s breath flowers, so they look really good with rose bouquets.
Pink Pepper Berries – Pink Pepper Berries look a little like a bunch of cranberries on a vine. They’re a really cool pink color and look great as an addition to floral arrangements. They look really fun or stylish.
Azaleas – The Azalea is rhododendron family of flowers and is the perfect pink wedding flower for a spring wedding.
Campanula – The Campanula blooms in May- August and is a bell shaped (known as bluebell) flower. It’s very cute and delicate.
Ranunculus- If you’ve heard of buttercups, the Ranunculus is in that family of flowers. There is about 400 different types of it and it blooms in late spring – summer.
Tuberose – Tuberose is a soft very fragrant flower.
Amaranth – The Amaranth is a funky fuzzy pretty little flower which is perfect for a wedding that has a little more offbeat aspects to it.
Cyclamen – Cyclamen has a cool taste and is often used in teas. A great idea for the reception tables is to have a plant at each table to add a petal to some tea. You can also incorporate the petals into the wedding cake and desserts.
Calla – The Calla Lily has a thick green stem with a beautiful curled, elegant bloom. It’s a classy flower with hints of color or a full bloom of color. However, it doesn’t have much of a scent.
Blushing Brides – Blushing Brides bloom in July – October and are a fun pretty pink wedding flower which is perfect for a country bride or a beautiful feminine style.
Nerines – The Nerine flower is a fall choice with a lot of grace and style.
Carnations – The Carnation is an inexpensive and pretty pink. The colors range from bright pink to soft pale pink. They’re great for a Valentines theme or a country style. They also have a style where the main blossom is white tipped in pink.
Tulips – Tulips have a gorgeous deep color, but no scent. They also bloom year round and are shipped into almost every flower shop. If you’re lucky enough to live in Europe, you can get Tulips relatively cheaply.
Amaryllis – The Amaryllis is a form of lily (also is known as the belladonna). It blooms in late summer and has a trumpet bloom.
Alstroemeria – This trumpet style flower is sometimes called a mini lily.
While this isn’t every flower that is available, at least you have a pretty good representation of pink wedding flowers.
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I truly preferred Pink Wedding Flowers.