Planning a bold summer wedding? Tying the knot somewhere in the tropics or in a desert? Pulling off a destination wedding somewhere in Greece? Or just love bold and juicy colors? The answer to all these questions is bougainvillea as the main wedding bloom. It’s a super bold rose-red bloom that screams summer. Bougainvillea isn’t very often used for weddings, so your decor will stand out with it for sure. We’ve gathered some lovely wedding centerpieces of it, get inspired!
Is Bougainvillea Good For Weddings?
Bougainvillea is an ideal choice for any couple who wants to add a pop of pink-red color to their party as it’s a super bold bloom. 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. Its wild unruliness and endless abundance make it plentiful which is perfect for eco-conscious (or budget conscious) couples.
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. 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.
A beautiful textural wedding centerpiece of red mums, peachy ranunculus, bougainvillea, white roses and greenery for a bold summer wedding.
A beautiful wedding centerpiece of bougainvillea, with cacti and succulents around is a colorful idea for a wedding.
A bold and catchy wedding centerpiece of bougainvillea and matching candles is a stunning idea for a bright summer wedding.
A bold and lush wedding centerpiece of pink and coral peonies and bougainvillea plus cacti and agaves around is a stunning idea.
A bold cluster wedding centerpiece of clear glasses and bougainvillea and greenery is a cool idea for a modern wedding.
A bold modern wedding centerpiece of a gold himmeli piece, bougainvillea, pink blooms and greenery is ultimate for summer.
A bold wedding centerpiece of bougainvillea, blue hydrangeas and pink dahlias for a Mediterranean wedding.
A bold wedding centerpiece of bougainvillea, pink roses and greenery and candles in tall glasses is a lovely idea for a wedding.
A breathtaking bougainvillea and greenery wedding table runner is a gorgeous statement for your bold and colorful wedding.
A bright and lush textural wedding centerpiece of bougainvillea, pink and red blooms and greenery is a jaw-dropping idea for a destination wedding.
A bright Mediterranean wedding centerpiece of bougainvillea in a tall crystal vase, a candleholder, driftwood and a table number.
A bright wedding table runner of greenery, bougainvillea and orange blooms plus candles along it for a tropical wedding.
A bright wedding tablescape with a bold magenta centerpiece and matching glasses, colorful placemats and blue napkins.
A chic and bold wedding centerpiece of pink roses and bougainvillea plus some greenery is amazing for destination wedding.
A classic wedding table runner of bougainvillea and greenery dotted with candles is an amazing statement for a wedding table.
A colorful wedding table runner with bougainvillea, blue and pink blooms and greenery is stunning for a Mediterranean wedding.
A cool wedding table runner of eucalyptus, fern and bougainvillea is a lovely option instead of a usual wedding centerpiece.
A duo of bold wedding centerpieces of bougainvilleas, pink tulips and peonies, greenery and candles is amazing for a bold wedding.
A gold urn with greenery, fern and bougainvillea plus some white fillers is a perfect destination wedding centerpiece.
A gorgeous sweetheart table styling with red and fuchsia blooms over the table, with hot pink blooms on the table and pink chairs is amazing.
A jaw-dropping overhead wedding installation of bougainvillea, greenery, pampas grass and dried hydrangeas for a modern wedding.
Danielle Poff Photography.
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. Add fronds and large leaves for a tropical wedding centerpiece. Because the blossoms tend to be intense in hue and texture, it’s good to use separately without any other blooms, perhaps only with greenery and foliage. You may also go for tall wedding centerpieces on gold frames with cascading blooms or refresh the arrangements with some greenery, it works perfect with bougainvillea.
Danielle Poff Photography.
A lovely bougainvillea wedding table centerpiece with greenery paired with blue porcelain and glasses is stunning.
A lovely wedding tablescape with a view and a gorgeous red and magenta bloom table runner is fantastic.
A lush wedding centerpiece of a large white vase, white roses, bougainvillea, greenery is a stunning idea for a Mediterranean wedding.
A Mediterranean wedding tablescape with a greenery, bougainvillea and rose runner, woven palcemats and simple glasses.
A overhead wedding installation of greenery and bougainvillea plus some bubbles with petals is a stunning solution for a modern wedding.
A simple and bold wedding centerpiece of bougainvillea in a glass vase and pillar candles around for a Mediterranean wedding.
A small and cool wedding centerpiece of bougainvillea, blush blooms and greenery is a cool idea for a bright wedding.
A stunning bougainvillea wedding centerpiece of a glass vase and blooming branches is a cool idea for a Mediterranean wedding.
A stunning descending wedding table runner of bougainvillea and greenery is a beautiful alternative to a usual centerpiece.
A super lush and dimensional wedding centerpiece of a vintage urn, bougainvillea nd greenery is a stunning idea for summer.
A super lush wedding centerpiece of bougainvillea, yellow and blush roses, red ones, candles and air plants on each palce setting.
A tall and bold wedding centerpiece of a gold vase and bougainvillea and tall candles plus a matching table runner are a cool combo.
A tall wedding centerpiece of bold bougainvillea, greenery is a stunning idea for a colorful wedding in summer.
A tall wedding centerpiece on gilded stands, with white, light pink, hot pink blooms and greenery for a luxurious wedding.
A tropical wedding centerpiece of bougainvillea, greenery, citrus and air plants is an amazing idea for a colorful wedding.
A vibrant wedding centerpiece of hot and light pink peonies, yellow and blush ones, greenery and bougainvillea is amazing for summer.
A wooden bread bowl with bougainvillea is a cool and effortlessly chic wedding centerpiece that makes a statement.
Overhead floral installations of bougainvillea and white blooms plus greenery is a gorgeous idea for a Mediterranean wedding.
Tall wedding centerpieces of greenery bougainvillea, lemons and leaves are amazing for a modern Mediterranean wedding, add matching table runners.