Main Street Weddings

I spoke with Shelley Campbell, who has specialized in wedding flowers for over 26 years, about current trends in this area.

In terms of bridesmaid and bridal bouquets, everything is coming up roses according to our expert! “Round, full bouquets with roses and coordinating rose boutonnieres and corsages are very popular right now. Roses have more color choices than any other flower. They also have a variety of shapes and sizes: large open garden roses, cabbage roses, ruffle petals and standard roses, some which open quickly and some which open more slowly. These are most often used in bouquets and arrangements. Roses that open slowly (rosebuds), sweetheart roses, and spray roses are most often used for boutonnieres and corsages,” Campbell said.

Roses are a great value and can create a very high-impact look what selected in the right colors to coordinate with the overall wedding look. One bride used roses to add a fun and trendy twist to her color scheme by adding a pop of hot pink roses against simple black bridesmaid dresses. The look was made even more whimsical with the addition of hot pink shoes to match the roses! “The pearls in the roses in the bridal bouquet and the ribbon treatment made a fairly typical look more personal and unique,” added Campbell.

So, what else is currently trendy for bridal bouquets? “Outdoor weddings at wineries and other venues are becoming very popular. These brides often wish to use local flowers and fillers and a go for a vintage, wild flower or country garden look. Shelley’s Floral Enterprise is located on Faith Hill Farm where we grow peonies, hydrangeas, lavender, rosemary, artemisia and other herbs and flowers along with evergreens and branches. All of these are perfect options for creating this type of bouquet!” said the enthusiastic florist.

Shelley and I also discussed vintage-inspired wedding flower trends. Although styles change, they almost always cycle back to classically interesting design trends.

“What’s old is new. The current open stem bouquets date back to medieval times when wild flowers, garden flowers, herbs, and filler flowers were cut and bound, similar to many styles still popular today,” Campbell stated.

Brides are also clamoring for a unique vintage look when it comes to the actual containers used to display their fresh flowers. Plain glass vases just don’t cut it anymore!

“Vintage is in! Brides are recycling old containers- whether it’s old bottles or tea pots! Some brides love to go antiquing or borrow these unique elements. The goal here is a not matchy-matchy look, but a fun, visually unique one. This is perfect for whimsical country wedding,” the florist explained.

“The key to this look is using a fabulous variety of container types, shapes and sizes. One wedding I did last October used different sized aluminum cans, glass coke bottles and a variety of mason jars. The color theme was bright fall colors including yellow, red, orange with touches of rust, burgundy and shades of green. Each centerpiece element whether small or large was a piece of art – one of a kind. Each table had either a large mason jar or can, filled with flowers surrounded by 3 to 5 smaller arrangements. Some had curly willow, some had grapevine woven into the centerpieces and all had grapevine around the bases of the different elements to bring it all together,” Campbell continued.

So…is there anything “vintage” that is not stylish right now?

We look forward to featuring Shelley's seminar at our very first Bridal University on Saturday, February 4th at 1pm. Brides attending this session will receive a $50 gift towards their flower purchase (minimum $500 order).

Brides who wish to participate in the Bridal University seminars are encouraged to pre-register in person at Main Street Weddings (88 Main Street, Warrenton, VA 20186) via telephone (540.347.4004) or email (events@mainstreetweddings.com).

Specializing in wedding flower for over 26 year, business owner and award winning floral artist, Shelley Campbell’s passion and knowledge of flowers makes selecting your wedding flowers fun and informative. By listening to your individual taste and needs, she’ll personally guide you towards your ideal floral designs. Whatever the setting, your desired atmosphere will magically be created with stunning floral arrangements and décor masterfully created by Shelley and her staff. Impressive customer service and attention to detail along with Shelley’s supreme sense of occasion and inimitable flair for innovation and style makes this premier florist the consummate “WEDDING FLORIST”.

Many of the flowers utilized are grown locally and organically on Faith Hill Farm in Marshall, VA. Visiting this lovely farm will provide a unique experience and will leave you with fond memories of the gardens and breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountain, along with the knowledge that your wedding flower vision is in good hands. Shelley’s Floral Enterprise will create the perfect floral designs for the most important floral event of your lifetime. Call to schedule your complimentary consultation.