Wearable flowers offer a distinctive way to add a touch of beauty and elegance to every occasion from delicate floral crowns to bold statement necklaces, delicate corsage cuffs and thoughtfully-crafted boutonnieres. Bolder wearers may opt for a floral necklace, tattoos or even earrings. We don’t know about you, but we are so sick of the basic and boring rose in every boutonniere. We wanted to highlight some local spring blooming flowers available via PFG that are not only beautiful in all your wearable designs, but hold up well out of water so they last the entire day.
Bonus: many of these springtime favorites are also very fragrant, which is why they were often placed in “nosegays” that were pinned to the lapel in bygone days, before deodorant and indoor plumbing kept the stench of humanity at bay.
We recommend always starting your wearable floral pieces with flowers hydrated via “hydration chamber”. You can create your own hydration chamber by gently packing your flowers with damp paper towels in an airtight container, lightly misting them with water and popping them in the cooler about 24 hours before assembling your design.
- Ranunculus: These delicate blossoms have a papery texture and may withstand being dry for up to many hours. They are a common option for spring bridal bouquets and centerpieces and available in a variety of hues, from gentle pastels to vibrant jewel tones.
- Hyacinths – These fragrant flowers have a distinctive scent and come in a range of colors, from soft blues and pinks to bold purples and yellows. While the large spike of blooms is not useable for wearables, the individual fairy-cap florets are perfect, lasting a very long time out of water.
- Lily of the Valley – A classic fragrant bloom that is much appreciated in spring boutonnieres in particular.
- Muscari – a diminutive bloom, this cutie is perfect for boutonnieres since it comes in various shades of blue that go oh-so-well against a navy suit. Also available in white and blush.
- Hellebores – These blooms, also referred to as Lenten roses, bloom in the early spring and may survive for several days without water. Hellebores come in a variety of hues and can be arranged in a variety of ways.
- Fragrant Stock – The individual florets of the fragrant stock spike can be used with great success in wearables.
- Pieris – Strings of draping white bells, this springtime bloom holds up beautifully out of water and has a light floral fragrance. Very elegant!
- Fritillaria – Another fun “fairy cap” floret in dark purple shades to add drama and dimension to your spring designs.
We hope this inspires some of your spring wedding designs! Check back for other seasonal design guides. In the meantime, read through our Early Spring Bloom Forecast to learn more about locally-grown flowers in our region.
Thank you to Love ‘n Fresh Flowers for all the inspirational images used in this post. Check out Jennie’s Pinterest boards for more inspiration for using locally-grown, seasonal blooms in your event designs.
