The 15 Most Popular Wedding Flowers, Ranked

The 15 Most Popular Wedding Flowers, Ranked

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 According to The Knot research, these 15 beautiful types of flowers are the most popular and commonly used varieties for wedding flower arrangements, from wedding bouquets and boutonnieres to reception centerpieces. Roses take the top spot, but any of these top 15 blooms would look beautiful in your big-day arrangements.

1. Rose

From spray roses to garden roses, there are a plethora of rose varieties to fit nearly any style of wedding.

2. Ranunculus

A standard ranunculus is seen here, but butterfly ranunculus, which has a more open petal structure, is another popular variety.

3. Peony

An especially popular variety of peony is the coral charm peony, identifiable by the bloom's yellow center.

4. Dahlia

Cactus and pompon dahlias are two especially popular varieties.

5. Calla Lily

Known for their trumpet-like shape, calla lilies are an iconic option for glam couples. They work especially well in bouquets for to-be-weds who want a long-stemmed option.

5. Hydrangeas

5. Hydrangeas

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With its big bushy head and intense shades of pink, blue, burgundy, and purple, it's no wonder that the hydrangea represented "vanity" in the Victorian language of flowers. One of the most popular varieties changes in color as it grows from bubble-gum pink to sky blue, depending on the acid level of the soil.

photo by ROBIN PROCTOR

 A stem or two of this moderately priced, scentless shrub flower helps fill out arrangements and bouquets, and a few sprigs make a charming boutonniere. You'll find the hydrangea in white and shades of green, pink, burgundy, and blue.

1. Rose

1. Rose

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Long considered a symbol of beauty and love, the rose figures into many myths and fairy tales. Romantic writers and poets have used the flower as a metaphor for emotion, beauty, passion, and true love throughout the ages. An all-star in the world of weddings, the rose is far from boring, particularly when it comes to color -- the rose is available in solid colors and bicolor varieties, and there are striped roses and tipped roses as well. 

photo by VANESSA PREZIOSE PHOTOGRAPHY

More than three thousand varieties of roses are grown commercially, many available year-round and that are surprisingly affordable. And though roses are associated with luxurious fragrance, not every rose is scented. Three main types are likely candidates for your wedding flowers: hybrid tea roses (the classic, uniformly-shaped commercial roses generally seen at your local florist), spray roses (a rose with five to ten small heads on each stem and a "natural, garden-grown" look), and garden roses (expensive, old-fashioned varieties with bushy, open heads and delicious scents).

How to find your perfect wedding dress

How to find your perfect wedding dress

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What does the perfect dress look like?

Most important is a good cut that puts the waist in the right place. Also, many smaller women like shorter dresses because they think that makes them look bigger. But that's not correct. I do not know where that comes from. That is a purely personal feeling.

In general, you have to work to size and find the perfect cut for special types of figures. By placing the waist higher or lower, or adding a little more volume to the skirt, you can also respond to a stronger or disproportionate physique perfectly. It is important that the experts develop together with the bride, give tips and implement individual ideas.

Big boobs, for example, require a corsage that gives grip. With the help of a corsage you can show skin despite large bust size and still work with transparencies.

The most important thing when choosing a dress is to follow your intuition. Many come with mother and girlfriend. Opinions often diverge here. It is important and beautiful how, during the process, initial ideas develop so that, in the end, everyone is happy.