We adore pretty much every kind of flower here in the OFD office, from the humble little daisy to the perfectly pretty peony, right up to the bold Sunflower (well, not me on that one -Ed)! We have seen all sorts of bouquet trends, but today we want to show you one that's perennially popular (no pun intended!) for being both chic but really cost-effective - bouquets and arrangements made with just one type of flower. This style is super pretty, not to mention a great idea on how to make sure your wedding bouquet doesn't blow the budget.
As flowers are sold in bulk, the more types you have the more the cost goes up, so there's a bit price difference between opting for a bouquet and arrangements made with just one type of flower and elaborate arrangements with 12 different blooms. Sticking to just one flower type is a smart way to save some cash but still end up with a stunning look. With that in mind we've gathered 13 of our favourite flowers that would work perfectly on their own in bouquet..
1. Peonies
A beautiful large flower available in a range of colours, making it pretty perfect for a frugal fashion forward bouquet and our top pick for a Spring wedding. (We currently have a bunch sitting on the OFD office mantelpiece..)
Season: Late Spring to early Summer
2. Roses
A true wedding classic, roses are simple and pretty and will work well with just about any wedding style.
Season: Midspring to Autumn
3. Hydrangea
Resembling pom poms you will only need 2 or three of these guys for a full bouquet. These can work great as a fun pop of colour, or for a more subdued look pick a pale pastel variety.
Season: Mid Summer to late Autumn
4. Gypsophila ( Baby's Breath)
A simple, delicate and most importantly majorly inexpensive flower (you could easily have your bouquet for a tenner!) Check out our Baby's Breath Bouquet idea's here.
Season: Available year-round
5. Lilac
A whimsical flower with a distinctive smell, lilac is a great pick for a rustic or country chic wedding
Season: Spring to early Summer
6. Ranunculus
A very soft and delicate flower Ranunculus come in a huge variety of colours from the more traditional pinks and whites to bright green and burnt copper.
Season: February to May
7. Lavender
I love the smell of lavender, whether it be at home or walking down the aisle...Want to go full on lavender? Head over to our Lavender Wedding Ideas.
Season: Flowers early Spring to midsummer - Dried lavender is available year-long
8. Lily of the Valley (Princess Kate's Fave!)
If you want the appearance of a bouquet you picked freshly from your garden, Lily Of The Valley could be the one for you.
Season: Early to late Spring
9. Anemones
Similar in size to Ranunculus Anemones have a striking black centre for a wedding bouquet with impact and minimal effort.
Season: September to May
10. Sweet Pea
Another delicate little flower Sweet Peas are often described as resembling little butterflies, so you really couldn't get much better if all things pretty is your style.
Season: February to June
11. Astilbe
The texture of Astilbe is just gorgeous, and with such volume a little can go a long way.
Season: June to July
12. Daisies and Chamomile
Conjuring up memories of childhood daisy chains, daisies are the ultimate cute and casual wedding bouquet flower.
Season: June to August
13. Tulips
Nothing says spring quite like the reappearance of tulips. A really fresh flower with simplistic elegance. For some inspiration check out our Pretty Tulip Inspired Palette.
Season: Spring
So there you are - inspired by the single flower bouquet? Just remember, when choosing, that costs of flowers is not only the number of flowers involved but also the time of year they're most available, so stick to what's in season if you want to keep the costs down.
Inspired?
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Image Credits
Peonies: Edyta Szyszlo via 100 Layer Cake & Jose Villa | Roses: Leo Patrone via Rachel Anne Robbins & Melissa Schollaert via Burnetts Boards | Hydrangeas: Katie Kavanagh via One Fab Day & Esther Sun Photography via Style Me Pretty | Gypsophilia: Paula Gillespie via One Fab Day & Jonathan Ong via Ruffled | Lilac: Becky Young Photography via Ruffled & Jen Huang | Ranunculus: 100 Layer Cake & Craig and Eva Sanders via Wedbook | Lavender: Shannon Hollman Photography via Wedding Chicks & Samm Blake via Style Me Pretty | Lily Of The Valley: Vibeke Design & Sarah Gawler via Ruffled | Anemones: Sutherland Kovach for {MAG}rouge magazine & Lovely Pretty Cheery Things | Sweet Pea: Segerius Bruce Photography via Wedding Chicks & Fleurs NYC | Astilbe: Brandon Chesbro via Style Me Pretty & Andi Mans Photography via Wedding Chicks | Daises/Chamomile: Austin Gros & Pawel Bebenca via One Fab Day | Tulips: Landon Jacob Productions via Style Me Pretty & Katie Stoops via Southern Weddings
