New and Unique Wedding Flower Trends for 2017

Wedding planners and stylists are relying more and more on the transformative power of plants and flowers to dress up tents and empty ballrooms. With ivy and flowers wrapped around support poles, and draped across the ceiling of this tent, this space feels like a lush, gorgeous garden, perfect for a colourful afternoon wedding.

For the “no muss, no fuss” bride, mini bouquets are picking up steam. These sweet little assortments add a touch of colour and texture, without weighing the bride down. A bundle of Peonies (shown above) or a cluster of Ranunculus are perfect as small, standalone mini bouquets.

This elegant bride opted for a petite arrangement of Sweet Peas wrapped in Sprigs of Leather Fern. The look is relaxed and elegant, totally befitting the bride’s sexy, vintage-inspired gown.

White and soft pink are timeless summer wedding colours, but with Canadian winters lasting as long as they do, many brides opt for romantic winter weddings, with colours to match! Deep magenta with touches of orange and pink are perfect from fall onward, and look beautiful with rustic wood tables and soft candlelight.

This trend may have taken root at Coachella, but it’s flourished as an au courant wedding look. Flower crowns can be worn in a variety of ways, low across the forehead, or higher like a halo. They can be crafted with large, leafy blooms, or as dainty flower chains. If you’re considering this look for your wedding, give yourself a colour test to see which shades will look best against your skin tone, and consider what floral scents you want wafting around you throughout the day.

Hoping to add even more romance to your bridal look? More and more florists are crafting bouquets with a trail of long dancing ribbons. It’s the perfect way to add a little something blue!

As naked wedding cakes grew in popularity, so too did the idea of dressing them up a bit with clusters of fresh berries, big blooms and greens. With an arrangement of Peonies, Baby’s Breath and Succulents, this tiered wedding cake is as sweet as can be.

Serving tables are becoming more and more elaborate, with unique furniture brought in for the big day, and stunning arrangements to accompany sweets and coffee. We love how this vintage harvest table is fully utilized with daisies and white roses peeking out from the drawer.

We love how these luxe white Peonies are taken down a notch with the addition of wild Daisies. Wildflower bouquets are sweet and simple (and usually quite cost friendly!). While some will be made entirely of wildflowers, others mix pricey blooms with down-to-earth fillers. Either way, the look is hippie-meets-happily-ever-after.

The casual elegance of wildflowers has made its way to tablescapes too! These lovely, loose Dahlias in a dusty shade of lilac look so regal in a tall vase.

DIY brides are going above and beyond to bring a touch of the outdoors to their tablescapes. It’s a wonderful way to reflect the season or location, and give each setting a personalized touch.

Some brides and grooms are even taking it one step further and using large, bright leaves for menus or table signage! Thumbs up for the calligrapher who crafted these beauties. It adds even more colour and life to a table setting.

The popular trend of raw wood edge tables has transcended the design industry and made its way to weddings. Couples looking to add a rustic touch to their big day opt for wood chargers with raw edges, or carved table numbers. The options are endless!

For a casual country wedding, baskets are the perfect vessel for aisle marker arrangements. (Bonus: no shattered vases as guests make their way to their seats, and inevitably knock at least one over!)

As we move away (far, far away) from the ’90s trend of perfectly circular “bobble head” bouquets, brides are embracing options in relaxed shapes, with a mix of unexpected accents, like spiky succulents or eye-catching Pincushion Protea.

Whether you’re dressing an altar, chuppah or any type of matrimonial canopy for that matter, current trends veer towards an asymmetrical style, with flowers and greens draping loosely along one side. This gorgeous version is paired with a gauzy curtain, for a look that’s dreamy and romantic.

With visions of dinners in Tuscany under the stars, couples are requesting king’s tables, with long and lush green garlands running down the centre. With candles mingling in between the greens, the setting will feel like an romantic outdoor dinner party (even if you’re trapped in a banquet hall with four people).

All-white wedding bouquets are a classic tradition, but there’s something about a bright punch of colour, especially for a late summer wedding, that always pleases the eye. Consider bringing in colourful drinkware and table accents to pull it all together. We love how the vibrant blue wine glasses pair with the bubble gum pink hydrangeas.