Wedding Flowers
When it comes to choosing flowers as adornments for your wedding celebration, there is no limit to your creativity.
Personal Flowers
There are so many ways in which you can incorporate flowers into your wedding day.
What comes to mind first are personal flowers for the bridal party.
And these flowers will get photographed a lot.
Personal flowers can include:
- Bride's bouquet
- Hair accessories (e.g. floral crown)
- Bridesmaids’ bouquets
- Groom’s boutonniere (a tiny flower bouquet that is pinned to the groom’s breast pocket, typically matching that of the bride)
- Corsages for family members (little flower bouquets made to fit around the wrist)
Location Decoration
Let me share with you some ideas of how you can use flowers to decorate your wedding venue:
- Decoration for the side of chairs,
- Tossing flowers,
- Arrangements placed on the floor, flower arches or flower backdrops,
- Table arrangements and centerpieces
Selecting Floral Décor for your Wedding
Here are some aspects to take into account when selecting the floral décor for your wedding celebration. It might also be helpful for when you start contacting wedding florists.
Flower Type
There are several very popular flowers that are typically used in floral arrangements for weddings.
The most popular flowers are: roses, peonies, dahlias, lilacs, ranunculus, hydrangeas, tulips, orchids, lily of the valley, calla lilies, carnations and gardenias.
You can find a more complete list here.
Height and Width
The height and width of the selected flowers will affect the overall look of a floral arrangement.
That is true for the bridal flower bouquet and also for other flower arrangements, such as centerpieces and other floral decorations for your venue.
When it comes to personal flowers for the bride, you may want to avoid that the look of a large flower bouquet overpowers and takes away from the appearance of a slender bride.
Likewise, you do not want the bouquet to look too flimsy.
Also, if the pricing is a concern for you, remember that the greater quantity of flowers does not necessarily increase the cost of the arrangement because flowers differ in value. Some or pricier than others.
Colors
Select flowers that complement and go well with your wedding’s color scheme.
If you would like to get an idea of the symbolic meaning of each color, you could take a look at this article or this website dedicated to the meaning of colors.
Seasonality
The availability of certain flowers will depend on your wedding date (whether they are in-season at that time of the year).
Your florist will be able to guide you with regards to availability and which flowers are most complementary at the time of your wedding.
Fragility and Freshness
Another concern when selecting flowers is fragility and freshness. Your florist will be able to steer you away from flowers that have a greater need to stay hydrated to maintain their bloom and freshness.
Likewise, there are flowers that cannot be exposed to higher / lower temperatures because they wilt more easily.
Fragrance and Pollen
Consult your florist if you are sensitive to scents as some flowers are very fragrant.
A florist will also be able to guide you away from flowers with pollen that could possibly stain your beautiful wedding day clothes.
Vases
Another important aspect of selecting floral arrangements is the vases you pick out to hold your flowers.
A florist will be able to best advise you on which flower arrangement will look best in low (i.e. pedestal-style, mason jars glass bottles) or high /tall (for example candelabra-style) vases, especially for centerpieces.
Are there flowers you should absolutely avoid for your wedding bouquet? Take a look at here to learn what a florist has to say about that.
Fresh, Dried or Paper Flowers
Especially in the fall and winter, using dried flower arrangements as decorative elements for your wedding might a beautiful and more unique choice.
I have also seen stunning paper flower backdrops used at wedding receptions.
Etsy
for example has a comprehensive selection of wedding flower backdrops.
Wedding Florists in Berlin
Are you feeling inspired to start finding the right florist for you? Great! Check out the list of select florists, sorted alphabetically and by Berlin borough, below. Simply click on the name to get to their website.
Online Shops for Bridal Bouquets
Let's start off with online flower shops. If you don't have the time to go and check out flowers shops in person or simply prefer to order flowers online, this list is for you.
Local Flower Shops in Berlin
If you want to take a look at some flower arrangement options and plan your wedding flower arrangements out in detail with a florist, you can visit one of the following shops in Berlin.
| Florist (Website) | Brief Summary* |
|---|---|
| Blankenburg | |
| Blütenmomente | Blütenmomente offer a wide selection of floral arrangements for weddings: bridal bouquets, hair wreaths, church and table decorations, as well as room decorations. You can also rent decoration from them. |
| Charlottenburg | |
| Blumen-Oase | Blumen-Oase create flower arrangements for all occasions. They are available to design your wedding flower arrangements based on your wishes. |
| Halensee | |
| Blumen Koch Berlin | You can have the floral decorations for your wedding designed in a personal consultation at Blumen Koch Berlin. Take a look at some examples in their online photo gallery. |
| Kreuzberg | |
| Fleur Wüst Berlin | At Fleur Wüst Berlin, you can order individualized flower arrangements for your wedding. Get inspired by taking a look at the picture gallery on their website. |
| Marzahn | |
| Pusteblume Blumenladen | You can plan the flower arrangements for your wedding in detail during a consultation with Pusteblume Blumenladen. They will individually design the bridal bouquet, boutonniere, head wreaths, scattered flowers, location decorations and more for you. |
| Mitte | |
| Floristik Live Lindner | Floristik Live Lindner will create wedding flower decorations for you based on your individual style as a couple. Their offer includes among others: bridal bouquets, corsage flowers, church decorations, and hair wreaths. |
| Moabit | |
| Flower Factory | Flower Factory will work with you to design a personal and individual concept for your wedding flower decorations. Your personal color and flower wishes will be creatively integrated into the decorative elements. |
| Prenzlauer Berg | |
| Frau Rose Floristik | Frau Rose Floristik create floral arrangements for weddings in Berlin after a detailed consultation. Their offer includes e.g. bridal bouquets, hair wreaths, boutonnieres, church and table decorations, and more. |
| Grünschnabel Floristik & Plant Store Berlin | You can get a detailed consultation to have your wedding flowers designed at Grünschnabel. They are available to create the bridal bouquet, table decorations, floral bracelets or head wreaths for your wedding. |
| Reinickendorf | |
| Blumen-Eck Klügel | At Blumen-Eck Klügel you can order the floral decorations for your wedding. They are available to create the bridal bouquet, floral decorations for the church, table decorations and more for your wedding. |
| Ruhleben | |
| Die Schmidt Blume | After a consultation, Schmidt Blume will create individualized flower arrangements for your wedding. |
| Schöneberg | |
| Blumen Hübner am Bayerischen Platz | Blumen Hübner am Bayerischen Platz are a master florist and have been in business for 100 years. They create floral arrangements for all occasions, including weddings. |
| Blumenhaus Sauertz | Blumenhaus Sauertz are a flower shop that creates individualized bridal bouquet, boutonnieres along with unique table decorations for weddings and other events. |
| Wedding | |
| Blumen Goldbeck | Blumen Goldbeck create flower arrangements for all occasions, including weddings. They put an emphasis on sustainability and buying local. |
| Flower & Art | Flower & Art are available to create a range of floral arrangements for your wedding, after consulting with you about your wishes. These arrangements include: bridal bouquets, buttonhole flowers, as well as table and room decoration. |
| Weißensee | |
| Blumen Manufaktur Scheffel | Blumen Manufaktur Scheffel offer flower arrangements for weddings. This includes bridal bouquets, as well as table and room decorations. |
| Westend | |
| Reinweiss Blumen | Florist Reinweiss will create individual flower arrangements for your wedding after a consultation with you. |
| Wilmersdorf | |
| Blumen am Bundesplatz | Blumen am Bundesplatz in Wilmersdorf are available to create individual floral arrangements for your wedding according to your wishes. |
*The descriptions are a brief summary of the information that is provided publicly on the website of the respective vendor/business. Status: May 2024.