Do you need help choosing the best outdoor wedding flowers? Here are some of my favorite fuss-free, durable wedding flowers! The most popular choices are roses, daisies, and lilies. They can add a romantic touch to an outdoor wedding and enhance the natural beauty of your outdoor wedding. Climate and location should be considered for an outdoor wedding when selecting flowers. Below are some of the best outdoor wedding flowers available throughout the year for your special day.
Roses, Calla lilies, Chrysanthemums
Proper care of standard roses and placing them in the right conditions can extend their vase life. In addition to being timeless and available in various colors, they complement any flower perfectly.
Since Calla Lilies have a waxy texture without petals, they are quite durable and can withstand heat well. The combination of roses and calla lilies looks beautiful and easy to maintain.
Also, chrysanthemums make impressive flower arrangements and are ideal for wedding bouquets and boutonnieres. In addition to being reasonably inexpensive, they are an excellent choice for brides concerned about their budget. They come in various colors, sizes, shapes, and textures. They are versatile and easy to work with in any flower arrangement.
Carnations
There is a misconception about carnations because they are inexpensive. A carnation has ruffled petals and a spicy, clove-like fragrance. Besides being low-maintenance, carnations can withstand a variety of temperatures and climates. They have many meanings, from love and admiration to luck and fascination. With a long vase life and blending well with many different flower types, they are a great choice for outdoor wedding flowers.
Alstroemeria, Sunflowers
As well as being hardy, Alstroemeria is also known as a Peruvian Lily and comes in a wide range of bright colors with multiple blooms on each stem! Alstroemeria is known for its vibrant colors and numerous flowers, which adds to its appeal and makes it a popular choice for bouquets.
Sunflowers are stunning focal points. These hardy flowers withstand heat and make people smile during outdoor weddings. Bright colors and flowers, such as roses, snapdragons, chrysanthemums, and irises, go well with them.
Baby’s Breath
As an affordable and versatile floral arrangement choice, Baby’s Breath is a great choice. Baby’s Breath can be used as a garland, in flower arrangements, or on its own. Regardless of how you use it, it adds the perfect finishing touch to any outdoor event.
Filler Flowers
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Adding filler flowers can spice up an arrangement. Hardy and texture-rich, these flowers add body to floral arrangements. Among my favorites are Wax Flower, Limonium, and Statice. You can also use Billy Balls and Scabiosa Pods for a rustic vibe. Filler flowers add depth and texture to arrangements. Filler flowers fill in gaps and provide color and texture with focal flowers.
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Hypericum Berries and thistles are also favorites. Hypericum berries can add a pop of color, while thistle eryngium can add hints of blue to any arrangement. With its spikey texture, thistle is unique and eye-catching.
For outdoor weddings, eucalyptus is a great choice. You can drape them over archways, hang them from an aisle during a ceremony, use them as a backdrop, or decorate your wedding cake. Weddings held outdoors with eucalyptus have an organic, natural feel.
Tropical Flowers
If you’re worried about your flowers surviving an outdoor wedding with extreme heat, tropical flowers are a great option. Combine blooms like Anthurium, proteas, or Birds of Paradise with greenery like Palmetto, Sword Fern and Tepee. When planning an outdoor wedding in a cold climate, tropical flowers may be a good choice since they are sensitive to cold temperatures.
Are you planning an outdoor wedding? Contact us today with your questions or inspiration photos, and we’ll walk you through DIY flowers step-by-step!
Tina Merola
As a professional designer with over twenty years of industry experience, Tina's lifelong creative passion has enabled her to pursue her artistry and vision in various professional environments. Drawing on her knowledge from floral techniques and tips from the industry’s leading professionals allows her the opportunity to channel her love of the unique beauty of nature’s many wondrous blooms into stunning floral designs.
