A bride who has her heart set on yellow wedding flowers should consider the season in which her wedding will take place, before selecting a type of flower. In addition to the many meanings associated with yellow wedding flowers, the flower itself can symbolize a time of year.
Brides can use yellow wedding flowers as the main shade in a bouquet or as an accent color; yellow flowers pop when put next to royal purple, and are a natural complement to oranges and reds. Alternately, an all-yellow palette of wedding flowers makes for a more modern arrangement.
Another important consideration is the shade of yellow, from lemon chiffon to dark goldenrod. School-bus yellow gives an impression of youth and joy; a warm, golden shade denotes sophistication.
Creamy roses, which can range from $1 to $2 each for bridal-quality varieties, are the natural choice of yellow wedding flower for a classic bride wishing to bring a bit of sunlight to her once-in-a-lifetime day. Available year-round, they symbolize joy, happiness and friendship – the perfect qualities for a lifelong partnership. The look is perfect for spring, summer or autumn.
What better way to celebrate a beautiful summer day than with the vibrancy of sunflowers? These yellow wedding flowers, which can cost around $3.50 per stem, offer a big impression for the price when they’re in season during the summer months; a single large sunflower can be the size of some bridesmaid bouquets.
Gerbera daisies usher in summer with a smile. They’re perfect for casual outdoor weddings at about $2.50 per stem. Try tying them with a black and white gingham ribbon.
Daffodils are in season in the winter and spring, and are a timeless choice of yellow wedding flowers for a more casual or outdoor affair. They’re also extremely inexpensive, at 50 cents to $1 per stem.
Modern, minimal yellow calla lilies are available year-round. Although expensive per stem at about $5 each, they make a big impact: brides need fewer flowers to make a lasting impression. Each bridesmaid can carry one stem; the bride may then carry several, loosely bound in silk or velvet ribbon. Black or dark brown velvet ribbon would look especially contemporary.
Tulips, available in the winter and spring, make for a romantic bouquet of yellow wedding flowers. At only about $1.25 per stem, their languid blossoms look lovely carried loose, but are made elegant in a tight, hand-tied bouquet.
Chrysanthemums and carnations are an inexpensive way to increase the size of a bouquet of yellow wedding flowers, while adding other colors to the mix. The former are available in the summer and fall; the latter are found year-round.
The use of neutral colors like black, white or russet shades will add contrast; alternately, greenery can be used in any bouquet of yellow wedding flowers.
Other yellow wedding flowers to consider include marigolds, snapdragons, black-eyed Susans, jonquils, honeysuckle, nasturtiums, zinnias and freesia.
To find the best prices on yellow wedding flowers, consider both local florists and the Internet.
When contacting local florists, be sure to get quotes for the same packages from at least a half-dozen companies, and ask to see examples of bouquets they’ve made. Many florists use stock photos from another company they contract with, like FTD; their own bouquets may dramatically differ in appearance. Costco also offers bulk flowers at great prices.
On websites like fiftyflowers.com, growersbox.com and theflowerexchange.com, brides can purchase flowers in bulk at a discount, and then assemble the bouquets themselves.
