Vintage

Designing your dream vintage bridal bouquet can feel overwhelming. You might love red wedding flowers but wonder how they can fit with a vintage theme? Maybe you want to incorporate beautiful dahlias for the wedding ceremony. With so many decades to choose from, how will you ever decide what kind of bouquets or centerpieces you want? Check out the following three tips from our expert florist team to make the design process a bit simpler.

1. Consider the Theme of Your Wedding

Think about the theme of your wedding before you design your flowers. For example, if you're throwing a 1920s-style bash, you'll likely want to avoid bohemian flowers.

2. Search for Floral Design Inspiration for Your Wedding Day

It's easy to hop online and scroll through wedding centerpieces or vintage bouquets. Instead of looking for modern recreations, consider seeking out antique magazines or photographs with authentic designs.

3. When in Doubt, Pick Your Favorite Flowers

Remember, it's your big day. If you want to incorporate your favorite blossoms into a vintage-inspired bouquet, do it.

After you've chosen the designs for your wedding bouquet and reception centerpieces, it's time to consider flowers for your retro arrangements, such as:

Peonies

Frothy peony blossoms feature dozens of layers of petals and a distinct, round bud. Wrap your blooms in lace and pair them with a few pink ranunculi stems for a dreamy, vintage-inspired peony wedding arrangement.

Roses

No matter if you choose elegant standard roses or romantic garden roses, you can guarantee a standout bouquet. The iconic blossoms will add enviable depth and texture to your vintage centerpieces, too.

Orchids

You may be a vintage bride, but that doesn't mean you can't have a luxurious wedding. Incorporate colorful orchids into a cascading wedding bouquet and pair with foliage for an elegant, tropical affair.

Some of our favorite retro-inspired blooms include lilac, ranunculus, peonies, garden roses, carnations, dahlias, and dried flower arrangements.

Use your favorite colors to accent your antique-inspired arrangements, or turn to quintessential palettes featuring pink, cream, and lavender. You can even create a vintage purple wedding arrangement.