Hey loves! Needing some floral inspiration?
Today we’re going to be talking about some questions that we ask every single bride we meet:
“What is your wedding style?”
“How do you want people to feel at your wedding?”
What design styles are you most drawn to?”
This information is important because, as designers, they are the words we use to give us context and direction in our vision. They help us know which flowers to choose and how to put them together so they will most reflect the vision our couples have for their wedding. Flowers have a unique way of setting the tone for a space and we love being able to bring that to a celebration of our couples’ love for each other.
Sometimes the bride absolutely knows her style, knows all of the right descriptive words, and knows exactly the type of wedding her floral inspiration photos encompass.
Other times, they know the pictures they like (or don’t like), but are at a loss for what to call them, or how to explain their style to others.
If you meet with us, you’ll find that we love helping brides get a feel for the style they are wanting and honing in on one or two key descriptive words, but, if you’re reading this and thinking “that’s me!” – then this is for you! We want to help you have a better idea what all these style words mean!
We are going to go through our most favorite (and most commonly sought after) styles for weddings and events in general.
1. Organic and Natural Wedding
Organic + natural represents all things greenery focused, things that come from the earth, things that remind us of nature and anything that happens in the wild.
Key aspects to looks for if you are drawn to this style:
1. Greenery
2. Loose, free flowing designs (example below)
3. Texture
5. Neutral tones, colors that are found in nature
6. Simple elements, nothing too busy or crowded
7. Nothing “forced” or staged looking. Things that look like “they just grew there”
8. Imperfection
9. Wood or rock elements
Other words that can be used for this style:
Botanical
Wild
Unrefined
Woodsy
2. Rustic/Country
Think barn weddings and mason jar glasses . Rustic country living, farm inspired elements, and laid back, relaxed atmosphere.
Key aspects to look for if you are drawn to this style:
1. Wildflowers
2. brighter colors (especially yellow + peach)
3. Barns
4.. Wood elements (wooden rounds, wooden signs)
5.. An unfinished feel
6. Laid back food and drink
7. Hay, burlap and mason jars
8. Tin elements
9. Country music
Other words that can be used to describe this style:
Country
Homespun
Warm
Laidback
3. Vintage
We’re talking 1930s-1960s with lots of lace, simplicity in decor and flowers, neutral, muted, dusty colors (many times dusty lavenders and purples). It’s a throwback to a simpler time, old-fashioned with uniformity and an understated elegance.
Key aspects to look for if you are drawn to this style:
1. Lace
2. Antique windows, doors, frames, suitcases, etc..
3. Cut glass
4. Simple dresses (often shorter)
5. Suspenders
6. Teacups
7. Typewriters
8. Ladders, brass antique candle holders
9. Pearls
Other words that can be used for this style:
Antique
Delicate
Simple
Old-fashioned
4. Modern
Minimalism + clean lines. Modern colors are bright whites with contrasting golds, pinks, greens, blues, subtle grays and charcoals. Elements are usually clustered together in a more dramatic way so the differences are most stark.
Key aspects to look for if you are drawn to this style:
1. Contrasting colors
2. Minimal decor
3. Glass
4. Geometric Shapes
5. Asymmetrical lines
6. Architectural design pieces
7. Simplicity
8. Metals
Other words that can be used for this style:
Industrial
Avant-guard
Architectural
Contemporary
Clean
Simple
5. Boho
Boho is marked by bright colors, textures, free form arrangements. It has aspects of hippie culture as well as glamour with the rich colors and textures. The feel is laid back, fun and free.
Key aspects to look for if you are drawn to this style:
1. Macrame
2. Lace details, but not the same lace as vintage. More geometric patterns
3. Flower crowns
4. Long, flowing dresses with lots of textural details
5. String lights
6. Rugs
7. Dream Catchers
8. VW busses
9. Free flowing, wild bouquets
Other words that can be used for this style:
Bright
Artistic
Unconventional
Free form
Hippie
6. Classic
Classic is timeless. It’s simple and clean with lush, petal filled flowers in a tighter shape. The weddings that take on this style are often at a hotel or a country club, places that already have that simple, timeless feel.
Key aspects to look for if you are drawn to this style:
1. Lush, more rounded bouquets
2. Pale, neutral colors, blush or navy
3. Clean lines
4. Fine china
5. Glass
6. Gold accents
7. Chiffon, silk details
8. Mirrors, chandeliers
9. Candlelight in glass
10. Bright, airy spaces
Other words that can be used for this style:
Elegant
Fairytale
Fine-art
Tasteful
Cultivated
7. Whimsical
Whimsical style is just like it sounds: fun, light hearted, doesn’t take itself too seriously, with a touch of romance. It is all about texture and flowers with curly stems or interesting faces. The decor is enchanting and fairytale like, but not in the clean, simple way of the classic style.
Key aspects to look for if you are drawn to this style:
1. Lanterns
2. Twinkle lights
3. Tea pots
4. Fun fonts
5. Unexpected requests (like for guests to take off their shoes for the ceremony)
6. Mismatched seating
7.Cupcakes or doughnuts
8. Fun details like books and frames
9. Decor hanging on trees, from ceiling etc…
Other words that can be used to describe this style:
Quirky
Light-hearted
Fun
Nonchalant
8. Romantic
A romantic style is heavy in lush flowers, intricate details, textiles and warm lighting. Garden-like flowers create a magical, love-filled atmosphere.
Key aspects to look for if you are drawn to this style:
1. Warm lighting, lots of candles
2. Rich colors, blushes, pinks
3. Sparkly details
4. Gold accents
5. Floral focused
6. Drapery
7. Staircases
8. Chandeliers
9. Ballgown dresses
Other words that can be used to describe this style:
Garden-inspired
Lush
Poetic
Enchanting
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