When it comes to choosing wedding blooms, most couples will prefer something traditional like roses, dahlias, peonies or orchids. But what if you want something more unexpected for a vibrant wedding? I’d offer bougainvillea. If there was one flower and color that just screams summer wedding, it would have to be the vibrant pink bougainvillea.
What Are Bougainvillea Advantages?
Known for its vibrant hue, bougainvillea is an ideal choice for any couple who wants to add a pop of pink-red color to their party. Use it to brighten up a muted arrangement of classic blooms like roses or include a sprig of it on your neutral table setting for a bit of visual interest.
Bougainvillea thrives in hot climates, making it a great choice for use at your summer wedding or tropical destination event. If you’re lucky, your warm-weather venue might have them on-site—consider posing in front of the blooms while snapping your portraits or use them as a colorful backdrop for your ceremony. To keep all the focus on the bright flowers, the pros skipped a statement arch.
The cost of the branches can differ based on where your wedding is located—if sourced locally in a tropical destination, it will be significantly cheaper than if it has to travel.
Its wild unruliness and endless abundance make it plentiful which is perfect for eco-conscious (or budget conscious) couples.
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What Are Bougainvillea Disadvantages?
Bougainvillea is a delicate plant and can fade fast when cut (so it doesn’t really travel). However, when kept in water and out of direct sunlight, bougainvillea branches can last for several days.
What To Pair Bougainvillea With?
The romantic style of bougainvillea lends itself to other lush blooms like roses, peonies, and ranunculi. Pair bougainvillea with other statement-making flowers rather than dainty blooms. King protea, blousy roses, and orchids all work perfectly with this chic plant.
Because the blossoms tend to be intense in hue and texture, it’s good to use sparingly when combined with lots of other flowers so as not to overwhelm the arrangement. For a simpler look, small clusters of bougainvillea can also be quite pretty grouped in bud vases down the center of a reception table.
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How To Use Bougainvillea In Wedding Bouquets?
Rock bougainvillea with orhids, roses, peonies, hydrangeas, peony roses, ranunculus, king proteas, anthurium. Add fronds and large scale leaves or pampas grass for a modern wedding bouquet look. A mono bouquet of bougainvillea is also a great idea, and most brides prefer to style bougainvillea without anything else. Get inspired!
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