5 Unique Wedding Flowers Inspired by Valentine’s Day
Discover 5 unique wedding flowers to add Valentine’s Day romance to your big day! From bold anemones to cascading amaranthus, these blooms in red and pink bring texture, elegance, and charm to bouquets and décor. Get inspired with these stunning floral choices! #WeddingFlowers
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Part III of Valentine’s Day Wedding Inspiration: Design + Decor
3 part blog series about Valentine’s Day inspired wedding design.
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!
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!
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.
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!
This bouquet has ALL the colors and textures. Plus, the wedding dress is STUNNING! See more of my Valentine-inspired wedding dress favorites here.
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.
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!
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.
Another easy way to add pops of pink and red through signage on you wedding is through seating charts and welcome signs.
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.
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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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