The season for peonies is nearly over, so we thought we’d celebrate this luscious flower with a full feature on wedding peonies!
Peonies come in a rainbow of colours, from pure white to vibrant fuchsia, rust orange to pale peach; these fat flower friends look gorgeous in structured bouquets, wild arrangements and garlands. I adore the ruffled layers of abundant petals, and they look gorgeous by themselves or mixed with roses, sweet peas and green or grey foliage.
I think peonies are a perfect wedding flower – versatile, beautiful and heavenly scented. Here are some of my favourite peony creations.
Gorgeous in vibrant coral, peonies make a striking display, a magnificent feature arch or add a pop of colour to a white table – perfect for this year’s Pantone colour of the year – Living Coral. Credits: L- Cara Robbins Studio; R – Big Bouquet PhotographyPlenty of greenery makes pastels shine! Choose silky grey or vibrant green to go with your fluffy white and blush blooms.Pastel pink looks perfectly pretty on a cake! And it makes the softest bouquet… Credits: Jose Villa PhotographyWould you choose just peonies for your bouquet? Or mix it up with other flowers? Credit: Floral MagicIncorporate peonies into your buttonholes, stationery and chair decor too! Credits: L – Liz Dickinson Photography; M – Just My Type Stationery; R – Sarah Jane Ethan PhotographyMix with natural tones and candles for a fresh look. And a perfect simple arch looks stunning as a frame for your vows. Credit: Maxeen Kim Photography
If you’re planning a spring wedding, peonies are the perfect flower – talk to your florist about incorporating them into your big day. Whether you’re going for a pastel or bright wedding colour palette, something will suit you!
