5 Unique Wedding Flowers Inspired by Valentine’s Day

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, it’s impossible not to think of all the ways to infuse the day of love into your wedding day. Now if a heart themed wedding is too nail-on-the-head for you (more on that here), consider simply exploring incorporating hues of reds and pinks instead ♥️💜🩷

While you can do this in a variety of ways (decor, food, attire, etc.), today I want to explore how to add pops of pink and red via your wedding flowers. While roses and peonies are a classic choice, there are plenty of unique blooms that can bring texture, shape, and visual interest to your bouquet, boutonnière, or centerpiece.

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1. Anemone – The Bold and Dramatic Beauty

Anemones are known for their striking black centers and delicate, silky petals, making them a standout choice for any floral arrangement. You’re probably used to seeing them in white, but did you know they are also available in shades of deep red, blush pink, and even burgundy?, Anemones can bring an elegant contrast to wedding bouquets. Their unique look pairs well with softer flowers, adding dimension and high-contrast drama to your Valentine’s-inspired florals.

Anemone Bouquet

2. Dahlia – The Statement Bloom

Dahlias are the epitome of elegance and sophistication. With their intricate, layered petals and bold size, they create a lush, full look in any bouquet. Deep red and pink dahlias evoke passion and romance, making them perfect for a Valentine’s-inspired wedding. They blend beautifully with other blooms in a monochromatic palette or have them stand alone for a striking effect.

Blush Tone Dhalia Bouquet

3. Ranunculus – The Delicate and Whimsical Choice

Ranunculus flowers offer a lush, ruffled appearance that adds a touch of softness and charm to any arrangement. These are one of my favorite flowers. I like to think of them as miniature peonies. Their multiple layers of petals create a dreamy, romantic feel, and they come in various shades of red, pink, and blush. Whether featured in a bouquet or boutonnière, ranunculus blooms provide a graceful, ethereal aesthetic.

Ranunculus Bouquet

4. Amaranthus – The Cascading Accent

For a unique, trailing effect, amaranthus is an exquisite choice. With its cascading, draping blooms in deep red and burgundy hues, this flower adds movement and texture to bouquets and floral installations. Amaranthus works beautifully as an accent flower, giving a whimsical, bohemian touch to wedding arrangements. Random fact about me, I’m actually allergic to amaranthus. I learned this many years ago, when working as a wedding coordinator intern. I was setting up for a wedding at a hotel in downtown Boise and then centerpieces had amaranthus. Shortly after delivering the centerpieces to the tables, my arms broke out in hives. Despite this little setback, I still love amaranthus. They add such a dramatic draping effect to floral arrangements.

Dramatic Draping Amaranthus Bouquet

5. Sweet Peas – The Fragrant, Romantic Touch

Sweet peas are delicate, fragrant flowers that embody romance and elegance. Their petite petals and sweet scent make them a lovely addition to any wedding bouquet, centerpiece or boutonniere. They remind me of my childhood in Colorado where we had these relentless sweet peas in a vibrant fuschia in the yard. Available in shades of blush pink, deep rose, and soft coral, and purples, sweet peas bring a touch of nostalgia and timeless beauty to your floral designs.

Floret Farm Sweet Pea Bouquet

Final Thoughts

Incorporating these unique wedding flowers in shades of red, pink, and even purple will help create a stunning, Valentine’s Day-inspired ambiance for your wedding. And even if you aren’t going for a Valentine themed wedding, these flowers will still add visual interest to your wedding day. Whether you prefer bold, dramatic blooms or soft, delicate petals, these flowers will add texture, movement, and intrigue to wedding flower arrangements. Let these exquisite florals help you celebrate love in the most beautiful way on your special day! ❤️🌸💐

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5 Reasons to Consider a Heart-Themed Wedding

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Now you know I love red and pink weddings (see here, here, and here), but what about a heart-themed wedding? Is it too much of a good thing or just enough?

Your wedding day will likely be one of the most romantic and memorable days of your life, so why not embrace the universal symbol of love and make the heart shape the theme? A heart-themed wedding is a timeless and playful way to symbolize representing your wedding. 

A heart theme is probably more versatile than you think. You can do it up classy or be more playful with a retro heart theme. You can choose bright and bold colors like pink and red, or keep it simple with a more subtle color palette. Don’t want to read the full post? That’s cool, just make sure not to miss out on your free wedding invitation template!

Here are 5 compelling reasons that will have you considering the possibility incorporating hearts into your big day:

1. Dessert: Sweeten the Deal with Heart-Inspired Treats

Aside from the actual getting married part, cake is one of my favorite elements of a wedding. One, because I LOVE frosting and two, because it’s such a unique opportunity for a couple to express their personality. With a heart themed wedding, you can take it up a notch with a heart-shaped wedding cake that’s as delightful to look at as it is to eat. Not a cake person? Opt for cupcakes with edible heart shaped toppers, or cookies with intricate icing hearts. Not only are these desserts visually stunning, but they also add a fun and personal touch that guests will rave about.

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Edible Cupcake Toppers

2. Accessories: Wear Your Heart on Your Sleeve (Literally!)

Hearts offer endless possibilities for incorporating love into your wedding attire (more on this here). Imagine a heart-printed veil, subtle embroidered hearts on a pocket square, heart cufflinks, or heart-shaped jewelry that ties your look together. Don’t forget your bridal party—heart-shaped cufflinks, hairpins, or shoes with heart accents are thoughtful ways to spread the theme to those closest to you. Feeling playful? Throw in some heart shaped sunglasses!

Heart Print Bow Veil

Herat Pocket Square, Bowtie & Cufflinks

3. Ceremony Décor: Transform Your Space with Heartfelt Details

Your ceremony space is the perfect canvas for heart-themed decor. Oversized hanging hearts can frame your wedding arch beautifully, while aisle runners with heart patterns guide you to your happily ever after. You can even incorporate hearts into floral arrangements or seating markers for a cohesive, love-filled ambiance.

Heart Shaped Ceremony Arch

Heart Vases for Ceremony Decor

Heart Marquee Light

4. Signage: Simplify Your Style with Heart-Centric Designs

Wedding signage can often feel overwhelming to design, but a heart theme makes it effortless. A welcome sign adorned with hearts, table numbers with elegant heart motifs, and heart-themed seating charts all add a charming touch. With so many heart-inspired stationery options available, you’ll have no trouble finding pieces that perfectly suit your wedding’s aesthetic.

Heart shaped save the date magnets

Heart Table Numbers

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Heart Wedding Invitation Template

5. Design Details: Add Heartfelt Touches Everywhere

The little details make a big impact, and hearts are an easy and versatile motif to incorporate. Think heart-shaped cocktail stirrers, guest books (love this one too!), or napkins. You could even send guests home with heart-themed favors like candles or keychains to remind them of your special day. These subtle yet meaningful accents will tie your entire wedding together beautifully.

Heart Shaped Guest Book

Heart Shaped Cocktail Stirrer

Final Thoughts

A heart-themed wedding is a beautiful way to celebrate your love and create a day filled with sentimental details. No matter what time of year your wedding, hearts are always in season. From desserts to décor, accessories to stationery, and everything in between, hearts provide endless inspiration for crafting a truly unforgettable event. So, if you’re looking for a way to add extra charm to your wedding, let the heart lead the way!

For more Valentine wedding vibes, check out this Pinterest board!

Part III of Valentine’s Day Wedding Inspiration: Design + Decor

I know Valentine’s Day is technically over, but I believe red and pink look good together all year round. Which is why I am continuing my 3 part Valentine’s series even after the holiday has passed.

In Part I we talked all about Valentine inspired wedding attire. Part II was all about swoon-worthy Valentine accessories and jewelry. Tonight, I’m bringing you Part III which is all about Valentine infused wedding decor. From ceremony, to flowers, to signage - get ready for all the pink, red, heart design you can think of. I promise you that using Valentine’s to inspire your wedding design can look cooler than you think.

Ceremony

Wedding ceremony backdrops are one of the easiest ways to infuse your wedding with style and personality. I think it’s also the perfect place to make a statement. From colorful fringe to understated retro boards, find a vibe that feels right to you and go for it!

This first look is classic and moody. I love the pop of color in the floral arch paired with the simplicity of the white chairs. So romantic!

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Now, if you’re more into a minimalist modern look, but you want the retro color vibe. The backdrop below would work perfectly for your big day!

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Next up on our Valentine wedding decor list? Flowers!

Flowers

Of course I love all aspects of wedding design, but I must say flowers are often my favorite element of the wedding (maybe tied with tablescapes and centerpieces). The smell of bouquets are amazing, yes, but I am more enamored by the textures and colors of a bouquet. I feel bouquets almost have a personality of their own. They can be moody or whimsical, classy or wild. The options are truly endless.

What I loved seeing in some of the Valentine-inspired florals was the use of tropical plants as well. Though, you can never go wrong with a traditional rose bouquet, so I’ve included some of those beauties as well.

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Any bouquet with peonies and ranunculus automatically wins my vote, plus I love a good monochromatic moment. Naturally, the bouquet below was one of my favorites!

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This bouquet has ALL the colors and textures. Plus, the wedding dress is STUNNING! See more of my Valentine-inspired wedding dress favorites here.

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Now that we have some good inspiration for Valentine-worthy ceremony backdrops and bouquets, let’s jump into another design element for your big day: signage.

Signage

Let’s start off with wedding signage, specifically neon signs. I LOVE the funky modern vibe of neon signs.

I recently spent a great deal of energy trying to convince my spouse we needed a neon sign above our living room couch. I haven’t won that battle (yet), so I have moved onto other things…like convincing him we should dye our living room armchair hot pink (another battle that I have yet to win). Anyways… 

Neon signs aren’t as hard to come by as you might think. There are a ton of sellers on Esty who make them. You can customize it with your favorite song quote or your last name (if you’re choosing to share a last name) or even the year of your wedding.

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Neon signs can be done in your chosen wedding colors and can double as decor for your home post-wedding. Sounds like a double win to me!

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If the neon sign is too funky for you, fear not. You can go the marquee light route instead like the heart shaped sign in the image on the bottom left. Also, don’t even get me started with the disco balls in this one. I LOVE me a good disco ball moment.

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Another easy way to add pops of pink and red through signage on you wedding is through seating charts and welcome signs. 

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Invitations

I feel signs are a great segue into wedding stationary. You don’t have to go literally with hearts, though you can of course, but maybe consider a pink and red invite or even a merlot colored invite. Does that make anyone else want a nice glass of red wine? No, just me? Okay, carry on.

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Now if you’re just dying for a heart, I like this understated heart. Enough to add a splash of Valentine’s without overdoing it.

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Fun fact about Minted? All my wedding design clients get access to special discounts for Minted save-the-dates and wedding invitations. Work with me and I’ll hook you up.

There you have it - all the ways to infuse your wedding decor with hearts and pink and red. Maybe you’re feeling inspired and want to jump in and get designing. If that’s you, have at it! Trust me, I’ll never get in the way of a design moment.

If you’re feeling like you need some a little more inspiration before you get started, head on over to my Valentine’s Day Wedding Pinterest board for some great wedding design ideas.

Keep loving, keep designing, and let your heart be full!

~Amanda Jean

Part II of Valentine’s Day Wedding Inspiration: Wedding Accessories

If you’re following along, you know this is a 3 part blog series all about how to infuse the Valentine’s Day vibes into your wedding. 

In Part I we talked about Valentine’s inspired wedding attire (plus a LOT of celebrities who wore pink or red to their own weddings). If you didn’t read it, check it out. I promise you won’t be disappointed. Still not convinced? 4 words for you: spray painted wedding dress. See it here.

Perhaps you’re poo-pooing my Valentine-inspired wedding attire suggestions, that’s okay, we can still be friends. Maybe a pink or red look isn’t for you, but you’re still wanting to make a nod to hearts or Valentine’s on your big day. Jewelry and accessories are a great way to go! 

Today, we’re launching Part II of this 3-part series which is all about Valentine themed wedding jewelry and accessories, featuring a lengthy deep dive into celebrity Valentine-inspired wedding rings (you’re welcome).

Beaded Heart Statement Earrings

Let’s start at the top, with earrings.

If you’re not afraid to go bold on your big day, I heart (pun intended) the idea of a bold statement earring. Now, if you go this route, I would encourage you to only do the statement earring. Statement earrings are meant to be just that, a statement. You don’t want to distract from the statement earring by adding a heavy necklace, bracelet or headpiece. Focus on the statement. 

These beaded heart earrings are reasonably priced at just under $20 and I love the funky eclectic vibe they give off.

If you’re not sure of the bold colored option above, stick to a simple metallic. Like these beauties:

Heart drop gold earrings

Looking for something a little less obvious? This delicate gold heart necklace is an understated way to add a hint of heart to your event. Pair with a simple studded earring.

Delicate gold heart necklace

Pivoting now to another piece of jewelry, rings. Pretty standard when it comes to getting married. Of course not everyone chooses to wear rings. I’ve seen couples go without rings and other couple do tattoo rings. Cool cool - you do you. I LOVE rings. I’ve worn rings my whole life…seriously, toddler me had multiple rings. My husband and I designed a new wedding ring for me for our 10th wedding anniversary and it is quite possibly my favorite thing I will ever own.

Because of my love for rings, I felt extra time needed to be spent on highlighting some Valentine-themed rings. There are a several celebrities who have Valentine swoon-worthy wedding rings. We’re talking heart shaped diamonds, pink diamonds…basically, get ready to drool over some jewelry.

Let’s start with the punk rock love of my life, Avril Lavigne. Avril and Mod Sun were previously engaged with a heart shaped diamond ring. Inside it was inscribed with “Hi, idol” which were the first words Mod Sun said to Avril when they met. I just had to mention this one first for a few reasons: 

1) I LOVE Avril, even though I’m pretty sure I am her least suspected fan

2) They got engaged in Paris and Paris is my dream (I told you, Avril is basically my spirit animal)

3) They are no longer engaged, which makes me very skeptical of heart shaped jewelry…like it’s trying too hard or something? My own experience with heart shaped jewelry given to me by a boy of my youth (who shall remain nameless) also did not end well. Coincidence? I think not.

Avril Lavigne’s Heart Shaped Engagement Ring

Lady Gaga’s first engagement ring was also heart shaped. The engagement lasted from 2015 to 2016 and my skepticism towards heart shaped engagement jewelry continues...

Lady Gaga’s Heart-Shaped Engagement Ring

The Valentine’s vibes continued with her next engagement ring. This pink sparkler was a show-stopper for sure, though the relationship no longer sparkles, the jewelry is definitely noteworthy.

Lady Gag’s Pink Engagement Ring

JLO was engaged to Ben Affleck originally back in 2002. 20 years later after their first engagement, they engaged again (this time with a green diamond ring). This nostalgic heart of mine just loves their story so much!

JLo’s Pink Engagement Ring (the 1st one Ben Affleck gave her)

Another celebrity who rocks a pink wedding ring? Blake Lively. And she’s still married to Ryan Reynolds, so maybe pink rings are okay but heart-shaped rings should be avoided? I’m sure there’s an exact science in there somewhere. 

Blake Lively’s Pink Wedding Ring

As you may have guessed, I could go on and on about celebrity rings. I didn’t even get to bring out Mariah Carey’s pink stunner from her previous marriage to Nick Cannon. In order to not keep you here FOREVER, let’s move on.

Now, if you avoid heart shaped jewelry unless it’s from Tiffany’s like I do, you can always accessorize in other ways. Consider some funky heart shaped sunglasses for your big day, pink hair, a pink veil, or pink shoes. All pink accessories? Um, yes please!

Photographed by Radion Photography (a fellow Idahoan) + Full styled shoot on Wedding Chicks

Embroidered Pink Veil

Pink Ruffle Heels

Red + Pink Heels

Rose Metallic Boots

Are you just full of Valentine Day vibes now? Is your heart BURSTING to buy pink and red everything? Mine is and I’m not even getting married. If I was though, I am certain I’d be bringing in some red or pink in one way or another. 

If you’re still just not feeling the Valentine inspired wedding attire or accessories, I have one more chance to win you over. The 3rd and final part of this series will be focused on wedding decor and design that brings all the Valentine feels. Get ready for it! Meet me back here on the big day of LOVE (2/14) and we’ll talk red, pink, heart EVERYTHING.

Now, go buy some red shoes. Everyone needs at least one pair.

XOXO

Amanda Jean

Part I of Valentine’s Day Wedding Inspiration: Wedding Attire

With the day of love quickly approaching, I wanted to spend some time sharing Valentine themed wedding inspiration. From wedding dresses and suits, to accessories, jewelry, decor and invitations - there are so many option to pay homage to love on your big day.

Maybe you’re even thinking of getting married on the Day of Love itself? Well you’re amongst good company.

Selma Hayek (one of the stars in my most favorite rom-com ever, Fools Rush In) married her husband on Valentine’s Day in Paris in 2009. While there aren’t any public photos of their city hall Valentine’s Day adventure, they did celebrate later in a more formal event in Italy. Oh the things that are possible when you pair a famous movie star with a French billionaire…sigh.

Valentine’s Day is technically more popular for proposals than weddings. Approximately 10% of US proposals happen on Valentine’s Day. Maybe you’re not wanting to get married on Valentine’s Day exactly, but you’re feeling the pink and red vibes and want something unique to wear on your wedding. Then this post is for you!

In Part I of this series, I will be focused on attire for the wedding couple. Get ready for some red gowns, hot pink suits, and soft pink dreamy tulle creations. Of course I couldn’t do this segment without pulling in some celebrity inspiration.

Oddly, there are a surprising number of celebrities who wear pink on their wedding day. Who knew? Don’t worry, I also include inspiration for us normal people as well.

Valentine’s Day-Inspired Wedding Attire

One of my favorite non-celebrity weddings is this one below. I love the dress, I love the multi-day wedding approach, I love all the New York vibes. Read about the complete wedding here (I promise you won’t be disappointed)! The first time I saw this dress, I was OBSESSED. It’s red and Caroline Herrara, it’s impossible for me not to love it.

Carolina Herrera Red Tulle Dress Photo by: Les Loups

As promised, I have a smattering of celebrity wedding photos too that I just HAVE to share with you. I love when celebrities surprise us common-folk with the unexpected in their weddings (especially when it comes to their wedding attire). Get ready for some pink and red celebrity wedding dresses.

Jessica Biel married Justin Timberlake in 2012 in this romantic Giambattista Valli pink gown. Fun fact: Jessica Biel stars in the movie Valentine’s Day. It is my personal tradition to watch that movie every Valentine’s Day. I was watching it when I went into labor in 2018.

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In Gwen Stefani’s wedding to Gavin Rossdale in 2002, she wore this unique pink and white gown by John Galliano for Dior. How did Galliano get the bottom pink? He spray painted it! Now I know Stefani is now married to Blake Shelton, but this dress was just too fun to leave out.

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Mandy Moore got married in this soft pink tulle Rodarte creation in 2018.

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Chrissy Teigan wore this bold red Vera Wang beauty to her and John Legend’s wedding reception.

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One more pink dress that I cannot go without mentioning, Portia de Rossi’s Zac Posen gown she wore to wed Ellen DeGeneres in 2008 in an elegant reception at their Beverly Hills home.

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Okay okay, enough of this celebrity nonsense, back to reality. If you haven’t realized alright, I love bold and bright colors, so naturally this pink suit had been doing a double take. The black accents, the way the statement earrings pick up on the pink in the suit…I just LOVE it!

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I also love love love embroidered gowns. If I did a vow renewal, it would be in either something like that Carolina Herrera above or this embroidered gown below paired with some metallic boots…

Photo by Let’s Frolic Together dress by Naeem Kahn

Maybe you’re feeling these pink and red wedding attire vibes and you’re newly inspired to try a more daring look on your wedding day. I say embrace those Valentine vibes and give a pink wedding dress (or suit!) a try.

Perhaps you’re feeling like you know a heart/Valentine theme is NOT for you, but have no idea what your style is >>> Take my wedding style quiz to help you out!

Stay tuned for Part II of these series in the coming week, where we’ll be talking about about Valentine-themed wedding accessories and jewelry. Oh yes, there will be celebrity mentions in that one as well.

Keep loving, keep designing, and keep leting your heart be free!

~Amanda Jean