a stem for every style

Choosing wedding flowers that fit your style and petals that match your color palette isn’t always easy—especially if you can’t tell a dahlia from a daisy. Here’s everything you need to know about the most popular wedding flowers.

alstroemeria (also known as peruvian lily)

These flowers have small, bright blooms that grow in clusters and often feature freckled petals. They’re best used as a backdrop to primary flowers. And they’re super long lasting.

season: year-round

cost: $

colors: white, yellow, orange, pink, red, lavender, purple, flecked

amaryllis

If you want wow, this impressive flower is for you. It features large, trumpet-shaped blossoms that open in succession at the top of its extralong stalk. Grown from a bulb, the amaryllis originated in the tropical rain forests of Africa and South America. A more costly stem, these flowers are long lasting and offer a lot of drama in a bouquet or centerpiece.

season: November to April

cost: $$$

colors: white, yellow, green, pink, red, burgundy

anemone

Greek mythology has two legends about the anemone. These jewel-toned flowers were said to have sprung up from the blood that was shed by Aphrodite’s lover, Adonis, when he died. The ancient Greeks also believed that Zephyrus, the god of the west wind, favored the bloom, hence its other name: windflower. Though unscented, this relative of the peony and ranunculus is sought after for its vibrant magenta, red and purple hues. Just a few bright blooms can add a pop of color to bouquets and arrangements.

season: November to May; primarily spring

cost: $$$

colors: white, pink, purple, magenta, burgundy

bouvardia

This flower is perfect