Kellie Brierley-Kind
While we love nothing more than swooning over the exquisiteness of a perfect rose, we have to say, there's something equally as alluring about the lightness and looseness of a wildflower wedding bouquet. With all things 70s-inspired en vogue, the vivid colours and free-form shape of these hand-tied beauties have serious flower power. Full of whimsy, a wildflower bouquet really suits boho, retro and rustic styles. Best of all, your florist can use what Mother Nature has given us right on our doorstep, which is very sustainable approach to choosing your bridal bouquet. We've plucked some fresh floral wedding inspiration, bursting with everything from poppies and lavender, to sunflowers and daisies, nestled amongst other gorgeous blooms and greenery. So whether you want to include just a few wildflowers in your bunch or fully embrace your wild side, we have gorgeous wildflower wedding bouquet inspiration below. A true wildflower bouquet is made up of flowers and foliage gathered where they grow naturally, such as hedgerows, fields, woodlands, rewilded gardens, riverbanks and sand dunes. To achieve an airy wildflower look, your bouquet should mix flowers with foliage likes grasses, leaves, ferns and even branches that you might see growing together in the wild. These work really well when arranged in a loose hand-tied or free-form style and lend themselves to bigger decor arrangements too. Sarah of Flowers From The Secret Garden, says that when a bride wants a wildflower look, what she usually means is something that looks fresh, natural, and alive - not artificial and constrained. "I like flowers that dance above the bouquet. In spring, think snakeshead fritillary and butterfly ranunculus. For summer it would be ammi, cosmos and poppies. And of course, grasses are really good in this style of bouquet for adding texture and movement!" Poppies often bloom at the end of winter and the beginning of spring, and come in a range of hues, from blood red to violet, light yellow and peach, and in our opinion, make for the perfect a big bloom addition to a wildflower bouquet. This wonderful rounded light blue flower grows in spring, and would you believe it is actually garlic. Allium Caesium is pretty sturdy too so ideal for adding fun shapes to your bouquet. Have you ever met a happier flower? While sunflowers don't tend to grow wild in Ireland, wild sunflowers are native to North America, and can also be found growing wild in drier regions of Europe. Even as a cheerful and bright garden flower, it works really well with the bright hues of wildflowers. These darling florals are highly adaptable flowers, blooming from spring to early October. And because of their lengthy season, adorable daisies make the ideal touch to wildflower bridal bouquets, whether smaller or large. Small berries and branches really add a woody texture and bright pop of colour, enhancing the rustic vibe of a bouquet, as they can be snipped straight from your own hedgerow. While many delphiniums are cultivated as ornamental plants, the beautiful Delphinium (commonly known as larkspur) includes species that are indeed wildflowers. Their tall flower spikes are packed with single or double flowers, in shades of blue, purple, dusky pink, red and white. The star-like clematis bloom in colours white, pink, red, blue or, most often purple. This climbing plant is perfect for a adding slightly cascading effect to your bridal bouquet with its flowing tendrils. Although more commonly recognised as a garden flower, dahlias originated as wildflowers in the high mountain regions of Mexico and Guatemala. They are now a popular choice for wildflower wedding bouquets, especially in late summer and early fall, due to their vibrant colours and long blooming season. Also known as Nigella damascena, Love-in-a-Mist is a sweet, soft-blue bloom featuring pale blue flower petals surrounded by feathery leaves which encircle the flower like a feathery green collar, giving it the 'mist' part of the name. Anemones are lovely spring flowers that belong to the same family as the buttercup. With a dark centre that adds a moody touch, these come in white, pink, purple (as above), red and blue. Scabiosa, also known as pincushion flower, is a gorgeous textural wildflower, and many varieties are popular in wildflower mixes for their attractive blooms and appeal to pollinators. Scabiosa species and varieties differ in the colours of their flowers, but most are soft lavender, blue, purple, lilac, magenta, hot pink or creamy white. The flower is associated with positive traits among Celtic traditions, including pride, tenacity, perseverance, and strength. Eryngium thistle flower gives a hint of cool tones of blue or purple and works really well with eucalyptus. Similar in style and shape, coneflowers, echinacea and Blackeyed Susan's all come from the same Asteraceae flower family. These summer blooms come in gorgeous shades of yellow, pink, orange, and red. Lavender, gaillardia (blanket flower), ornamental oregano and goldenrod are recommended as complementary plants for echinacea but we love them paired with large dahlias as above. Lavender adds a delightfully fragrant touch whether fresh or dried. It is also a sign of love and devotion, making it an especially lovely flower to feature in your wedding bouquet. It's so easy to preserve this bloom as a keepsake after your wedding day. The tiny, white dotted flower head bloom, Daucus carota, whose common names include wild carrot, European wild carrot, bird's nest, bishop's lace, and Queen Anne's lace, in the language of flowers, represents sanctuary. It is an excellent choice for wildflower loving brides because it is affordable, beautiful, and easy to work with. Myrtle, ivy and fern are amongst the most popular wild foliage used in bouquets. Not only do they make for a great filler, but also add a rustic and undone look. Ivy is very popular when it comes to cascading bouquets. Still need to book your florist? Check out Ireland's Best Florists here and we've got a whole section dedicated to all things floral!Wildflower Wedding Bouquets
Flowers by The Flower Witch | Image by Annie Kheffache via One Fab Day
Flowers by Flowers From The Secret Garden | Image by Syona PhotographyWhat is a Wildflower Bouquet?
Flowers by East West Flowers | Image by Sarah Kate Photography via One Fab DayPoppies
Flowers by The Wild Bunch | Image by Gingerpixel Photography via One Fab DayAllium Caesium
Flowers by Pairs & Peaches at Ballybeg | Image by Livia Figueiredo via One Fab DaySunflowers
Flowers by The Florist on the Hill | Image by Aidan Beatty Photography via One Fab DayDaisies
Flowers by WallFlower | Image by Dasha Caffrey via One Fab DayBerries and Branches
Flowers by Patsie & Co | Image by 3Photography via One Fab DayDelphinium
Flowers by Victoriana Floral | Photo by Francis Meaney via One Fab DayClematis
Flowers by Wallflower | Image by Kevin Kheffache Photography via One Fab DayDahlia
Flowers by The Garden | Image by Olga Hogan Photography via One Fab DayLove-in-a-Mist
Flowers by Wild Feather Event & Styling | Image by Paula McManus Photography via One Fab DayAnemone
Flowers by Wallflower | Image by SOSAC via One Fab DayScabiosa
Flowers by Wisteria | Photo by Renata Dapsyte via One Fab DayThistle
Image by Niamh Smith via One Fab DayEchinacea, Blackeyed Susan's and Coneflowers
Flowers by Victorian Posy | Image by Mike Mulclaire Photography via One Fab DayLavender
Flowers by The Hidden Gate Blooms | Image by Olga Hogan via One Fab DayQueen Anne's Lace
Flowers by Ditsy Floral Design | Image by Samantha Quinn via One Fab DayGreenery
Flowers by The Rosehip & Berry Floral Studio | Photo by Adam and Grace Photography via One Fab DayWhat to Know When Choosing a Wildflower Wedding Bouquet:
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