What Flowers Should Not Be Present In A Wedding Bouquet

A wedding bouquet is quite important, especially for a bride who has to stand out by having a bouquet. It is one day of her life she is not supposed to have a lousy bouquet. In that case, there will be so much pressure in deciding which would be the perfect flowers to include in the bouquet. However, you must also consider which flowers not to be in a wedding bouquet.

We understand the emphasis is often on the flowers you should have in the bouquet. This time around, we highlight the different not to use it and give reasons why. Here is a detailed list.

Astilbe

These are some of the most beautiful flowers you can find around. They are bright and colorful, making them ideal for a wedding bouquet. If that is the case, why is it on the list?

These flowers have a durability problem once you harvest them. Unless you can keep them in water, they will wilt within hours! So, if the bride has to stay with the bouquet for hours at an event, it would start wilting even before the ceremony is over.

Daffodils

If you want a spring wedding, this can be a good pick, considering it is also a spring flower. You can find it in colors such as yellow or yellow and white. The combination generally looks good for a wedding bouquet since it can mix with other flowers.

Many people like them, but you are advised to avoid them in the bouquet as they can harm the other flowers in the setup. This is because Daffodils are toxic. The sap they release is deadly to the other blooms and might make them not look great on the wedding day.

Hellebores

This is another flower people associate with romance and elegance. In such a case, it becomes an ideal pick for a wedding. However, we do not recommend it.

The problem with these flowers is that they are fragile and would not do so well out of the water. Unless you keep them in water the whole day, expect them to go to waste within hours. We do not expect you to walk around with a bouquet in water. Being a wedding, you would also not want to walk around with wilted flowers.

Lilacs

The lilac’s purple color is a magical one in the sense that you will like how the wedding theme turns out. The purple color is often associated with luxury, royalty, and power. This is all you need when seeking to get the best results for a wedding day.

Lilacs are not recommended for a wedding bouquet because they will continue to open even after harvesting them. Also, they need a lot of water to keep looking fresh at a wedding. You can use them in other centerpieces, which would mean placing them in a vase full of water, but not in a bouquet you have to keep in your hand.

Peonies

Someone might wonder, peonies too? They are the most popular flowers we see at weddings. However, that is when they are part of other centerpieces on a table set up and not in a wedding bouquet. That is the difference.

Peonies are generally delicate and fragile, meaning you may have to take more care than the other flowers in the bouquet. They would not stand up well to the continuous tossing of the bouquet or putting it down and picking it up again.

Still, peonies are expensive, especially for those who might be looking at a spring wedding. So, use peonies as part of the other centerpieces, and you will not have to worry they will be damaged during the wedding.

Poppies

Poppies look so nice that they might not sit right with some people; we are telling them not to use them in a wedding bouquet. The flower’s bright colors match well with a white wedding dress.

With all that glory about poppies, they are the worst when it comes to staining the white dress. The poppy pollen can easily fall onto your dress and stain it. So, it might be hard for you to get beautiful photos after the wedding ceremony. You can always find other beautiful flowers that can do the same job.

Tulips

It might seem unreal that we recommend you not get tulips for your wedding bouquet, considering how beautiful they are while still in the garden. Tulips are loved for having bright and powerful colors. They also smell nice, which is more reason to get them.

You cannot use tulips because they do not last long out of the ground. Once you have picked them, they wilt and die fast. Even if you keep tulips in a vase full of water, they will not last for more than a few days. With that in mind, you can see that a tulip would not last the whole wedding.

Chrysanthemums

These are the easiest flowers to get and will also be good for a wedding. However, having too much pollen makes them the worst for a bride with allergies. It is the same as when you use goldenrods.

Other than triggering your allergies, the pollen can also lead to staining the white dress, which is not something you want on the wedding day.

Hydrangeas

Hydrangeas are a popular choice for weddings due to their big, lush blooms that add a romantic and elegant touch to any arrangement. However, there are several reasons why hydrangeas should not be present in a wedding bouquet.

Firstly, hydrangeas have a very high water content, which makes them extremely fragile and susceptible to wilting. This means that they may not last long, and could end up looking wilted and sad by the end of the ceremony or reception.

Another reason to avoid hydrangeas in wedding bouquets is their tendency to produce pollen. This can be problematic for anyone with allergies, especially those with pollen allergies. The last thing anyone wants on their wedding day is sneezing and watery eyes due to an allergic reaction.

In addition, hydrangeas have a negative symbolism in some cultures, representing arrogance or boastfulness. While this may not be a concern for everyone, it is something to keep in mind when considering the symbolism of flowers in a wedding bouquet.

Finally, some hydrangea varieties are toxic if ingested, which could be dangerous for curious children or pets that may be present at the wedding.

Conclusion

A wedding bouquet is supposed to stand out, but it might seem impossible because of the lifespan of some of the flowers mentioned above. Also, others can trigger allergies in the bride, which is also not what you want. So, make sure to consider other flower types that can last longer and would not easily trigger allergies in their users.

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