Flowers—just saying the word can make you smile. On your wedding day you want your floral choices to be beautiful, striking, gorgeous; but most of all: you.
 
Whether you’re crazy for daisies or love the romance of roses, today’s flowers are more than just flowers—they can set the tone of your entire wedding.

Going green…and other cool trends
After chatting with the many great florists who advertise with A Grand Wedding.com, it's obvious that 'green' is back—but this time it’s paired with sleek black and white with scroll work or minimalist accents.

Greenery can turn out beautifully and is very friendly on your budget—whether you add it to your centerpieces or the bride's bouquet. One favorite way to make your greens fresh and fun is to ask your florist to use variegated leaves—like aspidistra or pittosporum—when possible and to use lots of rich textures.

And just because they’re flowers, don’t think these pretty petals can’t hold their own when it comes to your wedding theme. Today’s brides are getting creative with their themes and are thinking outside the box to push creative limits while staying on budget.
 
We even heard about one bride who wanted mushrooms, green onions... and pages from her favorite novel tucked into her bouquet! Also doing the 'comeback' thing...small, modern cascades that portray a soft, feminine look.

Petal personality
With a million flowers to choose from you may have a hard time decided what’s best for you. But a true professional can tell what kind of flower you are by just looking at you. Describe what everyday things you like—from furniture styles to purse colors—and most floral artists can make flower suggestions and show you real-life examples of their vision at work.

Hip to be square
If you’re going for simple elegance for your centerpieces, glass vases are a perfect fit. One way to make square vase centerpieces fresh is to use a cluster of three with one type of flower in each—simple and elegant.

And for an absolute 'sure thing', a simple orchid is always a smart answer. Consider live orchids in a bed, in a low tray with smooth black stones and a bit of fresh moss. They can also be given away as 'living favors' at the end of the evening.