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Rustic Wedding Flowers for a Beautiful Country Garden Celebration

Rustic Wedding Flowers for a Beautiful Country Garden Celebration

Rustic wedding bouquet with delphinium, stocks, thistles, and sweet peas tied with raffia

 

A Vibrant Country Garden Wedding: Carlie's Bridal Flowers

Carlie and her partner tied the knot at the end of May, the perfect time for a wedding in a garden bursting with the colours of summer. With the Chelsea Flower Show fresh in our minds, it's the time of year when floral inspiration is at its peak, and everyone’s thinking about flowers! If I were to marry again, May would be my month – when peonies are at their best, delphiniums are in full bloom, and sweet peas are making their fragrant debut.

Carlie’s brief was a riot of colour whilst keeping to a tonal palette – vibrant blues, whites, oranges, and a hint of zesty green. The theme? A rustic country garden vibe, as if the flowers had been freshly picked and tied with raffia. It was the perfect season for this bold and beautiful palette!

ersonal wedding flowers for bridesmaids with blue and white flowers tied with raffia

Creating the Perfect Personal Flowers

For Carlie's wedding, we focused on the personal flowers – the ones that make a real impact. She had a stunning bouquet, two for her bridesmaids, and buttonholes for both the men and women. Personal flowers are a key element in setting the tone for your day, and if you’re working with a tight budget, they’re a great area to invest in. When funds are limited, I always suggest spending a little extra on your personal flowers and then enlisting family and friends to help with table decorations and other floral elements.

Carlie’s bridal bouquet was a stunning mix of delphinium, stocks, thistles, tanacetum, alchemilla mollis, butterfly flowers, sweet peas, veronica, and campanula, all beautifully tied with a rustic raffia bow. The combination of blues, whites, and pops of zesty green created the perfect country garden feel.

The bridesmaids' bouquets were simpler but equally charming, using blues and whites to tie in with their navy dresses. We incorporated stocks, delphiniums, scilla, alchemilla mollis, a touch of orange butterfly flower, and plenty of white sweet peas. Like the bridal bouquet, these were finished with raffia for that rustic, country garden look.

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Country garden wedding flowers with daisies, delphiniums, and sweet peas

Mismatched Boutonnieres for a Rustic Vibe

I’ve mentioned men's boutonnieres a lot in the past, but I’ll keep it brief – if you’re after a true country wedding feel, mismatched boutonnieres are a must. Forget the uniform, formal look and opt for something more laidback, with each boutonniere having its own unique charm. Carlie took this advice and had the men wear individual boutonnieres, each with its own mix of tones and textures, tied with string or ribbon, adding to the rustic elegance of the day.

Mismatched rustic boutonnieres for men at a country garden wedding

Mismatched rustic buttonholes for groomsmen with a variety of flowers and tied with raffia

 

Why Personal Flowers Matter

Your personal flowers, including the bridal bouquet and the bridesmaids' bouquets, are one of the most important aspects of your wedding day. They set the tone and style, and they’re often the first thing guests notice. Investing in your personal flowers is a great way to ensure that your wedding feels cohesive and beautifully coordinated. If you're on a budget, focusing on your personal flowers and having family help with other arrangements is a smart option.

If you're interested in a more tailored floral experience, be sure to check out my A La Carte service for more options to suit your vision and budget.

Rustic wedding buttonhole featuring a mix of delphinium, thistle, and sweet peas tied with natural twine

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