Flowers for a wedding are selected with special care, because the bride’s bouquet is one of her most important accessories. It is assigned several functions: to repeat the motifs of the wedding design, to set off the bride’s outfit and to match her appearance. In addition, flowers should carry some kind of symbolism.
Rose is one of the most suitable and popular flowers for a bridal bouquet. It is feminine, delicate and versatile thanks to a large number of shades and varieties. One of the most beautiful varieties is considered to be the peony rose, bred by the Englishman David Austin. He wanted a variety with full, dense buds, reminiscent of a ballgown with a multi-layered skirt. The idea was a success - the peony rose is distinguished by a large number of petals, slightly cut at the edges, a delicate aroma and an incredibly sophisticated appearance.
Features of peony roses
Content
This flower is also called the “English David Austin rose.” The variety was bred more than 15 years ago, but became popular only recently. It was developed, as you might guess, by an English breeder named Austin. The true charm of Foggy Albion comes to mind when you see this exquisite, lush and graceful flower.
Today in Russia you can see only 16 varieties of peony roses; in fact, there are more than thirty varieties. But the bride’s bouquet uses the brightest and most lush roses.
The peculiarity of the English variety is that the flower has a large bud, like a peony, and an elegant rose shape. The distinctive feature of the flower is its uneven, as if jagged petals, a gentle transition of shade from light to brighter and more saturated and, of course, an indescribable and refined aroma that will remind the bride and groom of tenderness.
The meaning of peony roses in a wedding bouquet
Among other things, peony roses are also quite economical, since large buds create a voluminous composition without requiring an abundance of decor.
These delicate flowers look like small peonies and have a strong, pleasant aroma. They were bred by the famous breeder David Austin in the middle of the last century in England. There are many varieties of peony roses, but they are united by the presence of a large bud with a huge number of wavy petals. Along the edges they have a delicate shade, which becomes deeper and more saturated towards the center of the flower.
Peony roses symbolize happiness, wealth and love. The bride who chooses such a bouquet will become an excellent housewife, and the family will be strong and friendly. These flowers are ideal for a wedding ceremony, filling the future marriage with positive emotions and tender feelings.
Varieties most suitable for a wedding bouquet
There are six types of peony roses that will fit perfectly into a bride's bouquet. Let's look at them all in order.
Rose "Juliet"
The most common variety of peony roses. It was David Austin who first patented it. The rose has a dense bud and neat petals. When opened, the flower reaches up to eight centimeters, so the bride should understand whether the bud will be the basis of the bouquet or whether small unopened roses will become a decoration around the edges. The rose has a creamy peach color.
It will fit perfectly into an ivory-colored wedding dress and will emphasize both the pallor and tan of the bride’s skin. With a complex bouquet it can play a secondary role, but in a mono bouquet it will become the undisputed leader.
This peony rose will certainly suit a classic wedding, where the bride personifies tenderness and innocence. The flower is also used for a vintage look - beige and peach shades will ideally emphasize the originality of the outfit.
Rose "Alabaster"
This flower became popular after the Princess of Sweden used it in her wedding bouquet in 2013. Rose "Alabaster" was immediately dubbed the "Northern Bride". The flower has a milky white hue, and the aroma is a mixture of delicate notes with the sweetness of rose. The bud can reach ten centimeters, so this flower will become the central element of the bouquet and should be given the main role. The shade will suit a classic wedding outfit, but many prefer to complement a white trouser suit with a bouquet of Alabaster roses.
Rose "Vitality"
This is a small white peony rose. It is used as decoration and addition. Due to its texture, it will perfectly add volume and add splendor to the bouquet. Attention: “Vitality” has a strong sweet aroma, so lovers of muted tones should be careful.
Rose "Caramel Antique"
The delicate caramel and creamy rose has a slightly purple tint in the middle of the bud. Its size reaches five to seven centimeters. It does not have pronounced “torn” edges, so it is suitable for strict and classic wedding dresses in white, beige, sand and other “warm” shades. The aroma of the rose is not very pronounced, delicate and translucent.
Rose "O'Hara"
This is the first variety of peony rose, which was developed after David Austin. The rose has a peculiarity: it resembles a garden plant, which gives it touching and tenderness. The flower is barely pinkish in color, has a large bud and a delicate aroma. This is such a budget version of the classic Austin rose, which has become widespread and is available for order all year round. Suitable as the basis of a standard bridal bouquet, it can be used to decorate classic and fantasy options.
Rose "Toulouse Latrec"
A bright, juicy, picturesque yellow rose immediately captures attention. Her petals have lacy edges, as if she was deliberately ruffled, striking everyone with her extravagance. The rose, for all its brightness and richness of color, has a rather restrained aroma. It will, of course, become the central flower in the bride’s bouquet and will suit outfits with a predominance of lilac, green, red or peach shades.
Winter wedding bouquet of the bride 2021: color solutions
Monochrome arrangements of white flowers have become popular in recent months.
.
They do not use color accents; the bouquet looks romantic and restrained. Snow-white colors symbolize peace, tranquility and balance, so it is logical that more and more couples prefer a laconic wedding bouquet of white roses
, lisianthus,
calla lilies
or
hydrangea
.
It has become fashionable to highlight even greenery. Bleached ruscus, eucalyptus or palm leaves are often added. Muted whitish shades fit beautifully and harmoniously into the winter atmosphere.
In addition to snow-white monochrome, wedding fashion experts highlight several more trendy combinations:
- Emerald green, black and silver. If you like juicy greens, play with light flowers and tie the stems with a thin black ribbon. This is a bold choice for brides who want to highlight their individuality.
- Burgundy, taupe and blue. This palette combines the sophistication of burgundy shades and balances them with light tones. But the bouquet turns out to be complex and is suitable for a celebration in which there are accessories that “support” it: decorative elements of the banquet hall, the bridesmaids’ outfit or her jewelry.
- Olive green, camel and cream. Muted pastel colors are chosen by girls who love the classics. The composition is suitable for weddings decorated in a romantic traditional style.
The palette of the 2021 winter bridal bouquet is unusual, combining rare shades, but at the same time maintained in the classic mood of winter: light colors dominate.
What colors does it go with?
Large peony roses can be combined with small flowers and branches of astilbe, brunia, and matiola. You can add lilac, lavender - then the bouquet will look vintage and elegant. Nowadays it is fashionable to combine flowers with berries, such as blackberries. With small buds of flowers of ordinary roses, tulips, carnations, the bouquet will sparkle with different colors. You can experiment and add even larger flowers to a bouquet with peony roses - sunflowers, for example.
Combination with other plants
As a rule, they try to make a bride’s wedding bouquet of peony roses in a free style, adding plants with elongated, pyramidal inflorescences to the rounded terry buds. For example:
- gillyflowers;
- astilbe;
- muscari;
- hypericum;
- Veronica.
It is recommended to fill the free space between large “frames”:
- freesia;
- bouvardia;
- hydrangea;
- jasmine sprigs;
- gypsophila;
- stephanotis.
In multi-component arrangements, the “partners” of English hybrids can be:
- ranunculus;
- eustoma;
- peonies;
- anemones;
- protea
An unusual addition to the bouquet composition will be blackberries, brunia inflorescences, cotton bolls, and succulents. They try to avoid combinations with orchids, callas, gerberas, carnations and lilies.
How to keep a bride's bouquet fresh
The bustle of a wedding can keep lovers busy with small matters and worries. Often the bride simply does not have time to take care of preserving the bouquet purchased the day before. It is important to remember that flowers need moisture; they should not be touched, cut or rearranged too much. It is best to buy a bouquet with a special solution to preserve freshness. Today they are available in any florist center, salon or store. If you suddenly forgot about buying this product, then this recipe will do:
- Take a crushed aspirin tablet
- Fill the vase with fresh, cool water.
- Add aspirin to water
- Mix two tablespoons of sugar and two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
- Pour into water with aspirin
Now you can safely put the bouquet in a container; its freshness will last for two days.
There is another proven method. Add just a few drops of alcohol or vodka and a piece of sugar to a vase of water. This will extend the durability of the bouquet for a whole day.
Features of colors
Peony roses are simultaneously similar to both classic roses and peonies. Their buds are more voluminous and airy than the buds of ordinary roses, and more graceful than the caps of garden peonies. The creator of these stunning plants wanted to create roses that would resemble a ball gown with their splendor. A large number of delicate wavy petals really resembles a ballerina’s tutu, and a bouquet of such flowers looks like an airy cream cake.
The palette of ostok is quite diverse. Basically, it includes many varieties of pastel shades: white, milky cream, pink, lilac, sunny yellow. There are rich red, burgundy and crimson tones of buds. The flowers have one peculiarity: the shade is lighter from the edges of the bud, becoming deeper as it approaches the center. The most popular colors in wedding floristry are dazzling white, peach, cream and crimson shades.
Austin flowers have amazing aromas that perfectly complement the chic appearance of the buds. Depending on the variety, they can have different aromas from delicate to very rich and persistent. Smells can be citrus, berry and fruity.
When choosing flowers for the bride's bouquet, you should take this factor into account so that the girl does not experience discomfort. She will wear the bouquet all day, and the rich aroma can become boring and unpleasant.
Austin flowers can have different degrees of bud opening, which distinguishes them from other flowers. The inflorescences can appear half-open, collected in the center of the flower. Often, many petals inside the bud form twisted wavy lines, which gives it airiness and extraordinary splendor.
Unfortunately, these beautiful plants are not hardy, so they need proper care during the wedding ceremony. Order a porta bouquet holder from your florist so that your flowers stay fresh longer. If it is not there, then you need to put the bouquet in water with chrysal.
Flowers imported from abroad can be purchased in florist shops throughout the year. Peony roses are mainly supplied from England, France and Holland.
Form of wedding composition
It is important to understand that a lot depends on the shape of the bouquet. Round and large indicates that the bride is full of tenderness, and sharp corners add passion and extravagance to the image. When arranging flowers, the florist must pay attention to the central elements - it should be either one very large flower, or three to six medium-sized buds. Sometimes a bouquet in the shape of a circle is built from only large peony roses. This bouquet looks elegant, but at the same time becomes a noticeable element of the wedding dress. A bridal bouquet complemented with wildflowers may look deliberately careless and have no specific shape, but this composition is ideal for vintage and boho outfits.
Decor elements
Peony roses can also be used in wedding decorations; very often they become the main accent when decorating a celebration in the style of “luxury and chic”; roses can also decorate a wedding cake, become elements of table decoration, or can be part of hanging decorations. Often, torn-shaped peony roses become decorations in dull green bottles. This type of wedding is usually done in a “decadence” style.
Design and decoration
The bride's bouquet can be ordered from florists or made independently. It is enough to show a little imagination and not forget about the overall style of the wedding.
Additional decor
The stems of the bouquet can be left bare or wrapped with ribbon
Peony roses look good with green fern leaves, fluffy cotton bolls or matthiola stems. Bright red buds are decorated with cherry berries, and lilac and purple ones are decorated with blackberries. A cream bouquet can be decorated with brunia, gypsophila or astilbe, and a dark bouquet can be decorated with white roses or daisies. It is recommended to use a pin with a pearl at the end as decoration. It is enough to stick it in the center of each bud to make the bouquet noble and elegant.
Package
The best “packaging” for peony roses is live greenery
Bouquets of peony roses do not require additional packaging. Most often, the stems are simply tied with a satin ribbon, the ends of which are secured with a brooch. For a celebration in country or Provence style, the bouquet can be decorated with lace.
Unfortunately, peony roses wither very quickly and lose their attractiveness. A porta bouquet maker will help preserve the freshness of the bouquet for a long time, and immediately after cutting the flowers are placed in a wide container with water.
Conclusion
A modern bride does not necessarily have to be prim and strict, and the English style has long ceased to adhere to the rules of the classics. Today, a bouquet consisting of large and bright flowers is not bad manners. A peony rose makes it possible to create various options for wedding decorations. It can become the center or an addition to a wedding bouquet. An interesting shape, a smooth transition of shades, an exquisite aroma - all this forms the basis of a charming and stylish flower, which has become a real symbol of Foggy Albion. Classic combined with audacity and boldness - this is the true New England style.
