Perfect Petals Flowers For a classic look, roses or peonies should be the focal point of the bou- quet with greenery like sage leaves and bells of Ireland to accent the elegance of these floral favorites. For a more textured, voluminous bouquet, choose layered flowers like the Ranunculus, Dahlia, and Chrysanthemum. When fully bloomed, these flowers offer tex- ture and diversity and pair perfectly with eucalyptus leaves, ornethogalum, and snapdragon. Snapdragon is a great flower to add height to any arrangement – traditional or modern. A trendier flower at the moment is the Protea accompanied by Philodendron leaves. A bolder look meant for a trop- ical themed wedding, these trending flowers and greenery won’t blend with every wedding theme. Greenery/Fillers Whereas fern leaves and baby’s breath used to be florists’ go-to for filler plants, there is a wide selection of greenery options these days. Over the past few years, we’ve seen the popularity of greenery grow to now, where some bou- quets consist of no flowers at all! Succulents Succulents (pictured on the right) are still a huge accessory for the wedding bouquet, and we don’t see that trend fading any time soon. Not only are succu- lents long-lasting, but they SELECTING YOUR FLORIST Your wedding bouquet, bridesmaids’ bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, centerpieces, and floral accents play a large part in the overall appearance of your ceremony and reception. The selection of your flowers should be a thoughtful and well-researched decision. Here are some of the more popular choices for wedding bouquets. Popular options for a touch of green are: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Bells of Ireland Eucalyptus Leaves Sage Ornethogalum Trick Dianthus Poppy Pods Succulents 66 | TODAY’S BRIDE READ MORE AT TODAYSBRIDE.COM