20 Ways to Incorporate Baby's Breath Into Your Wedding Day Decor

Not only is this flower beautiful, it's budget-friendly, too.

20 Ethereal Ways to Use Baby's Breath in Your Wedding

Photography: Lynn Dunston Photography
,Floral Design: Designs by Oochay Floral & Event Design

Updated Mar 11, 2023

Baby's breath is a beautiful flower with small blooms and is great for enhancing wedding decor. There are so many ways baby's breath can be used in your wedding during the ceremony and reception. The best thing about this flower is that it is budget-friendly, which means you can get more of it for less to help with your decorating needs. We spoke with florists Michelle Morgan of Kuhn Flowers and Alison Fleck, Founder of Bloom Culture, about baby's breath and how it can be used in wedding festivities.

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What Is Baby's Breath?

Baby's Breath, also known as Gypsophila, is a budget-friendly flower that can make a great addition to wedding decor. The flowering plant is identifiable by its delicate white blossoms which grow in bushy groupings.

What Does Baby's Breath Symbolize?

Like many flowers, there are some traditional wedding flower meanings associated with baby's breath. Baby's breath symbolizes "innocence, purity and everlasting love," says Morgan.

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How Long Does Baby's Breath Last?

The amount of time baby's breath can last depends on how it is cared for. Morgan notes that it usually can last between 10-14 days if it is properly tended to and watered.

When Is Baby's Breath Season?

Baby's breath season is year-round. Fleck notes that baby's breath "has various varieties under the blanket species which is helpful when one variety is off-crop (or done being harvested) as the others can fill in. Many people can't spot the difference in the varieties of arrangements."

Is Baby's Breath Expensive?

Are you wondering about the average cost of wedding flowers, especially baby's breath? Baby's breath is one of the more affordable flowers. Morgan says that a bunch of baby's breath typically costs between $6 to $8.95. She mentions that the wholesale cost "depends upon the grower and the variety purchased. There are also several sizes of blooms available from Million Star to Overtime." Additionally, "the classic white variety is more affordable than the tinted/dyed/or "painted" varieties that allow it to come in various popular colors," adds Fleck.

How to Incorporate Baby's Breath in Your Wedding

Although Baby's Breath is commonly used as a filler flower, "some recent trends saw the rise in all baby's breath bouquets and arrangements," explains Fleck. In addition to bouquets and arrangements, Baby's Breath can be used "to create beautiful boutonnieres, corsages, centerpieces, garlands. More recently, floating clouds have been made to hover about tables and dance floors." If you're looking for a florist to help you create stunning florals for your big day, The Knot Marketplace is a great resource for finding flower-focused wedding decor vendors.

Baby's Breath Wedding Decor Ideas

If you're wanting to add some baby's breath into your wedding decor and don't know where to start, continue reading for some of our favorite ideas. We've gathered baby's breath wedding decor ideas that are sure to pique your interest, no matter what style of wedding you're planning.

As a Bed For Escort Cards

Send your guests off to their table with an escort card display made from a bed of baby's breath. Whether you're having an indoor or outdoor wedding, this idea works especially well for more relaxed wedding receptions.

Woven Into an Updo

Enhance a wedding day updo by resting some bunches of baby's breath on top. Although you can't go wrong using white baby's breath, you can incorporate some tinted or dyed blooms for a pop of color.

Suspended From the Ceiling

If your wedding reception venue contains hanging chandeliers, you can lay some clusters of baby's breath on top for some added romance. These blooms will elevate any light fixture's aesthetic for a more elegant feel. And, there will be love in the air (literally).

As a Flower Girl Headpiece

Consider gifting your flower girl with a headpiece or flower crown made with baby's breath. Be sure to double-check that your little helper is not allergic to any florals before moving forward with this idea. A baby's breath headpiece will complement any flower girl get-up.

As a Seating Chart Decoration

Signal to your guests that they are in for an ethereal reception from the moment they arrive with stalks of baby's breath welcoming them in and to their seats. Rest the stalk of baby's breath at a diagonal brushing against your signs for a fun visual that will catch your family and friends' attention right away.

In a Bundle of Its Own

If you're looking for the perfect bouquets for your bridesmaids, simple bouquets made entirely out of baby's breath are a wonderful choice (and you won't have to worry about going over your floral budget). Keep them all white or have them tinted to match the color of their dresses. Either way, they will both complement your bridesmaids' dresses and look beautiful when held.

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Draped Over Sweetheart Chairs

Why have plain sweetheart chairs when you could have decorated ones? If your sweetheart chairs look a bit bland and you're looking for a way to spruce them up, consider adding some wreaths of baby's breath to the back using a ribbon.

In a Centerpiece

If you're looking for a flower to help fill table centerpieces, baby's breath is a wonderful option. Whether you're wanting to incorporate baby's breath to complement the peach roses at your boho beach-inspired wedding or vibrant sunflowers at your barn wedding, baby's breath is versatile, pairs well with many kinds of flowers and can be used to create stunning centerpieces.

On a Boutonniere

Accessorize a groom's suit with a baby's breath boutonniere. Even with a slight hint of baby's breath, any boutonniere can benefit from some of these ethereal florals.

Dressed on a Pergola

If your outdoor wedding venue is equipped with a pergola, dress it up with a baby's breath garland for a chic look. Although this may involve a ladder to get up to those hard-to-reach places, it's worth it for the magical aesthetic that will grace your wedding day.

As an Aisle Decoration

Create a baby's breath wedding aisle decoration using hanging mason jars filled with baby's breath. Hang them with a brown string for a more rustic look or a ribbon for an elegant look. Although this idea could work for decorating an indoor wedding venue, we recommend them for outside ceremonies. Remember to tie them tightly!

On Top of Wine Barrels

For a garden-inspired outdoor ceremony, frame the aisle with two wine barrels and top them with overflowing clusters of baby's breath. Whether you want to stick to white baby's breath or use a tinted or dyed version, putting these flowers on top of the wine barrels will add a rustic feel to your special day.

With a Splash of Color

If you're looking to complement a colorful bouquet with a more neutral flower, baby's breath will do the trick. Whether your bouquet is filled with sunflowers or daffodils, baby's breath can help create a warm bouquet for your special day.

On the Dessert Display

Decorate your dessert display with some baby's breath. If you're planning on having a cupcake display, you can put some of these beautiful flowers on both sides. To take the decor even further, you could adorn the entire table with baby's breath and rest your display on top.

Lining the Aisle in Wooden Boxes

Here is an idea you can replicate at an outdoor ceremony. Line the aisle with wooden boxes filled with baby's breath for an ethereal walk down the aisle.

Next to the Ceremony Seating Sign

Whether your ceremony takes place at a church, chapel, or anywhere else, guests may feel anxious about where to sit as they want to cause the least amount of stress on the big day. Decorate your sign with particular seating requests with baby's breath on the sides for a more tranquil atmosphere.

Accompanying a Menu Sign

Even if not next to a bunch of baby's breath, a couple will dress up a menu sign. Put them in vases either by themselves or with other flowers to create a beautiful display showcasing the delicious menu items your guests can look forward to.

Filled into a Cowboy Boot Centerpiece

If your wedding reception is taking place at a ranch or has a country theme, create baby's breath centerpieces using cowboy boots filled with baby's breath and other flowers of your choosing. The flowers will make having a shoe on the dinner table a bit less taboo.

On the Ceremony Doors

Not only do ceremony doors build suspense for when the soon-to-be weds make their entrance down the aisle, but they can also serve as pieces to be decorated. You can tie some baby's breath to each door for some simple, yet effective decor. You can also line the door's border with some additional flowers if you choose.

On the Sweetheart's Table

Make the Sweetheart's Table stand out by decorating it with some baby's breath. Not only will the flowers make the table more beautiful to the eye, but will also make it more romantic for the happy couple when enjoying their meal.