Looking to Make Your Wedding More Unique? Consider These Non-Traditional Wedding Flowers

1. August 10, 2017 Looking to Make Your Wedding More Unique? Consider These Non-Traditional Wedding Flowers As far as flowers go, there are a number of beautiful varieties that serve as excellent choices for your wedding. These varieties come in a wide array of hues and colors; so many that finding one which matches both the wedding dress and wedding theme is quite easy. It's understandable, however, if you want to distinguish your big day from the normal ritual by pursuing the unique in the floral sense. In this case, it never hurts to turn to non-traditional flowers for your wedding. P a g e 1 | 3

2. Non-traditional flowers pertain to varieties that are typically not on the typical list of wedding flowers. Just because they are not as popular as roses and tulips doesn't mean that they do not serve a purpose. To prove this point, here are a number of unique wedding flowers that can make your big day just as romantic as any, but a bit more memorable. Cymbidium Orchid If you are thinking of giving your wedding a little exoticism while retaining an elegant feel, cymbidium orchids are definitely the way to go. These flowers are actually favored by a great number of brides because they are colorful and bright. They also happen to be available throughout the year; you can easily feature them in your wedding whether holding it in June or December. At the same time, cymbidium orchids also happen to come in a wide variety of colors. If you feel like being more traditional, you can always stick to the white ones that come with an assortment of colored centers. On the other hand, these flowers also come in burgundy, orange, pink, yellow and green. No matter what color you choose, they look great in a wedding bouquet. Furthermore, a single piece of cymbidium orchid tucked into the lapel lends a sharp accent to the groom's attire. Dahlia Especially when you are determined to stick to your floral budget, dahlias are a stunning and wise choice. Because they enjoy a relatively long growing season, these gorgeous flowers are quite affordable. At the same time, they come in various varieties, such as waterlily-shaped, ball-shaped and single-flowered. For weddings, one of the favorites is the cafe au lait dahlia. For this variety, you can choose among colors like peach, ivory, blush, rose, and pink. P a g e 2 | 3

3. Anemone When you're desiring a wedding flower that appears a bit more striking, consider going for the anemone. This flower is known for its striking jet-black center. It contrasts magnificently with the flower petals, whether they are magenta, purple, blue, bright red, pink or white. Meanwhile, for something more subdued, you can also choose anemones featuring green or yellow centers. As always, the idea is to pick the petal and center color that best matches the wedding theme and dress. Consider featuring these flowers at your wedding if you are looking for something unique. If you can't decide which one to pick, perhaps you can also ask for some recommendations from your florist. Better yet, you consider using a combination of these flowers for the wedding bouquet, as well as the centerpieces for the reception tables. After all, when you have a floral scheme that's completely unique, there's no reason why you shouldn't completely showcase it. About River Oaks Plant House: At the River Oaks Plant House, we always offer the perfect flowers to make any wedding ceremony and reception extra special. Aside from traditional wedding flowers, such as roses, calla lilies, and more, we also offer non-traditional choices, such as dahlias and cymbidium orchids. We can also arrange flowers for your entire wedding party. Sources: In Season Now: 8 Ways to Use Cymbidium Orchids, brides.com In Season Now: Pretty Wedding Bouquets with Anemones, brides.com 32 Knockout Dahlia Wedding Bouquets, brides.com Anemone Flower, theknot.com P a g e 3 | 3