Across fashion, beauty and decor, the 90s are truly having a moment and weddings are no exception! Here, we're taking a look at the comeback queens of 90s wedding flowers. Classics like tea roses, carnations and baby’s breath, as well as tropicals like birds of paradise, protea, palm fronds and monstera leaves are all being lovingly and boldly revived by flower designers the world over. These blooms are being used in new and unique ways and we're in awe of how fresh and contemporary they can look. It's time to fall in love with these iconic wedding flowers synonymous with 90s nuptials all over again!
90s Wedding Flowers
Carnations
Carnations are back on the cool list! A favourite bloom with the cool kids of floristry, Carnations have be given a second life in contemporary arrangements. New colours and dramatic ruffled varieties boast all the fanfare of a peony with a much lower price point. Can you imagine a huge bunch of these as a wedding bouquet or centrepiece? Gorgeous! We've got a whole feature on using carnations here!
Anthurium
A popular houseplant and hotel lobby fave in the 80s and 90s, Anthurium has officially made its comeback! Not your typical wedding bloom, this waxy wonder is popping its pretty little head up in weddings worldwide. We love this one so much, we've written an entire feature on styling anthuriums here.
Orchid
Typically more associated with traditional weddings in warmer climes, orchids are now winging their way into weddings all over the world in bold and avant-garde arrangements. We love the idea of an all-orchid bouquet but they can also be used to bring a tropical vibe to a more modest arrangement.
Gladiolus
There was a time when the gladiolus was the “it” wedding flower of the smart set but now, with long-stemmed bouquets trending again, gladiolus are back in the spotlight. We're loving the chic, contemporary look created by the bouquets above, perfect for a city wedding.
Baby's Breath
Rather than adding baby's breath (or gypsophila as its also known) accents as a filler flower for bridal bouquets, as was commonly done in the past, florists are now letting this humble bloom shine all in its own right. Bouquets, centrepieces and flower cloud-like installations made entirely out of baby's breath are being created for a more dramatic effect. Whether dyed or used in their natural shade of white, this wispy little bloom is grabbing attention. Find out how to style baby's breath here.
Roses
The queen bee of wedding flowers, roses have never really gone out of style, but petals are being peeled back to reveal their beauty and we're also seeing offbeat chocolate brown and almost-black roses being used in arrangements and bouquets.
Fern
Ah, the fern. A staple in every flower shop arrangement in the 80s and 90s! But filler no more, ferns are back in a big way. From backdrops and installations to bouquets and boutonnières, the fern has claimed its place in modern weddings and can be dyed an array of colours or left in its natural verdant green shade. Fern in lieu of eucalyptus? We think so!
Dried Flowers
A household favourite in the 70s, 80s and 90s, dried flowers appeared in wreaths and displays in many homes. We've fallen back in love with varieties such as pampas grass and lunaria, while other unusual blooms, like seed pods and dried grasses are all being used unique ways by florists. A sustainable option too, this is one comeback that we are fully on board with - we've written a handy feature all about it here.
Tropical Blooms
Tropicals like birds of paradise, protea, calathea leaves and palm fronds are slowly finding their way back into the good books. It's thanks to the tropical trend led by everyone’s favourite houseplant, the Monstera!
Gerbera
Ah, gerbera daisies, the marmite of the flower world! It's a bloom some might consider an uninspiring flower from the supermarket, but contemporary florists like Hattie Molloy are putting the humble gerbera back in the spotlight. With new and interesting colours, varieties and textures entering the market, it’s likely this trend will take off. Love 'em or hate 'em, these traditionally uncool blooms are back.
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