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Updated Feb 09, 202670 White Wedding Flower Ideas for Every Style and Theme
One color doesn't have to mean one-note, as these stunning arrangements prove.
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White is the color most traditionally associated with weddings, so it's easy to see why so many to-be-weds decide to lean into it for the overall occasion. And when it comes to white wedding flowers, the options are nearly limitless. Not only are there plenty of great white cut-flower varieties (from rose and tulip to hyacinth, lily and mascari), but there are also plenty of white wedding ideas you can tap into for foliage and filler inspiration to ensure your wedding palette is anything but boring.
As you scroll through the ideas below, make sure to save all the options that pique your interest so you can share them with your floral designer. Just click the little heart in the top right hand corner of whatever images you love to access your favorites later. Now, read on for all the inspiration you'll need for white wedding bouquets, boutonnières, arrangements and more.
White wedding flowers in this article:
- White Wedding Bouquets
- White Wedding Boutonnières
- White Wedding Ceremony Floral Arrangements
- Wedding Wedding Reception Floral Arrangements
- Top Tips for White Wedding Flowers
White Wedding Bouquets
Whether you're wearing white wedding attire or mixing it up and donning a color-packed ensemble, an all-white bouquet will complete the look beautifully. White wedding bouquets are a truly classic and timeless option you're sure to look back on in ten years with the same level of fondness you felt on the day you said "I do."
1. Cascading Bouquet of White Orchids and Eucalyptus
If you're interested in a bouquet with only one variety of flower, you can never go wrong with a classic choice like all orchids.
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2. White Astilbe, Rose and Veronica Bouquet
To add more dimension to this rose bouquet, the floral designer layered in astilbe and veronica.
3. Monochromatic Orchid and Baby's Breath Bouquet
Since orchids are such small blooms, bunches of baby's breath add volume to this cascading bouquet.
4. Cream Dahlia, King Protea and Thistle Bouquet
Silvia Falcomer Photography,Flower Couture
Who says white bouquets can't be dramatic? This mix of dahlia, king protea and thistle look stunning with dark berries for contrast.
5. White Garden Rose Bouquet with Ranunculus and Sweet Peas
This full bouquet of white garden roses, ranunculus and sweet peas is both whimsical and elegant.
6. Nerine and Ranunculus Bouquet With Trailing Greenery
For this California wedding, trailing greenery ensured the bridal bouquet fit with the day's relaxed vibe.
7. Boho Anthurium, Palm and Sweet Pea Bouquet
A dried palm frond fanned out behind this neutral bouquet adds a nice backdrop to this boho arrangement.
8. Hydrangea and Rose Bouquet With Evergreen Foliage
Since this Washington, DC, wedding was filled with wintry details, it was only natural that the floral designer would add in evergreen sprigs to complete this white wedding bouquet.
9. Anemone, Orchid, and Scabiosa Bouquet
The juxtaposition from the black center of the anemone blooms in this bouquet adds a fresh and modern feel to the otherwise monochrome bouquet.
10. Full Bouquet of White Roses and Lisianthus
You can't go wrong with this combination of white rose and lisianthus. It's both romantic and eye-catching.
11. Classic Astilbe, Peony and Sweet Pea Bouquet
Every bloom in this dainty spring wedding flower arrangement is an absolute dream.
12. Ivory and White Wedding Bouquet
For something romantic and dramatic, go for a dark, green-blue foliage for a contrast to your white and ivory flower choices, like in the image above.
13. White Rose Bouquets
These big day flower arrangements were filled with nothing but white spray roses. The clutches pop beautifully against the bride's white wedding dress and the caramel-hued bridesmaid dresses.
14. Peony and Stock Bouquets
These lush white peony blooms are accented by sprigs of stock in these summer wedding bouquets.
15. Elegant Peony Wedding Bouquet
This white bridal bouquet is filled with dreamy white peony blooms that further elevated this elegant wedding.
16. Dahlia, Garden Rose, Orchid and Ranunculus Bouquet
This bouquet is a great reminder of the power of texture. Despite being monochrome, the fall wedding floral arrangement was absolutely stunning thanks in part to ample texture.
17. Sweet Peas with Ranunculus, Stephanotis and Tuberose
Mixing in just a splash of lavender can take white bridal bouquets to the next level.
18. White Bouquet With Olive Branches
To complement the white blooms in this summer wedding bouquet, the floral designer added in olive branches as filler.
19. Peony and Rose Bouquet With Seeded Eucalyptus
When it comes to white wedding bouquets for brides, a few sprigs of smilax and seeded eucalyptus can fill things out nicely, like in this bundle of peony and garden rose blooms.
20. Boho Bouquet With Ranunculus, Rose, Ruscus, Orchid and Pampas Grass
While orchids are often associated with glam or modern wedding styles, we love how this floral designer utilized the white blooms alongside pampas grass to bring a boho, whimsical feel to the white wedding bouquet.
21. Classic Peony and Veronica Bouquet
Awake Photography,Floral Design: Blush and Vine
We simply can't get over how lush these white peony blooms are in this spring wedding bouquet.
22. White Hydrangea and Rose Bouquet
Fluffy white hydrangea blooms make this bouquet feel totally elegant.
23. White Wedding Bouquet With Olive Leaves and Lamb's Ear
If you want a light and airy, fuller bouquet, go for white wedding flowers like peonies, scabiosa and lisianthus.
24. White Anemones with Jasmine Vine
The combination of anemones and jasmine vine give this white wedding bouquet a fresh and romantic sculptural feel.
25. All-White Cascading Bouquet of Roses and Calla Lilies
You really can't go wrong with calla lilies. They're simple, but have a shape to them that draws the eye in without being overly distracting.
26. White Wedding Bouquets with Green Foliage
Matching white rose bouquets with lots of deep green foliage is a great pick for winter weddings.
27. White Wedding Bouquet with Cascading Foliage
We love the dramatic effect of the trailing foliage with white and light-pastal colored wedding flowers.
28. White Garden Rose, Delphinium and Blush Rose Bouquet
Keep it timeless and classic with a romantic bouquet of garden rose, delphinium with blush rose accents.
29. White Rose and Orchid Wedding Bouquet
A wedding bouquet of white roses and orchids is the perfect mix of classic, striking and whimsical.
White Wedding Boutonnières
Chances are the wedding suits you've selected are black or navy. To ensure your boutonnières don't get lost on the lapel, opt for white wedding boutonnières or corsages that'll pop nicely against a black or navy background.
30. Sage and Ivory Wildflower Boutonnière
This white wildflower boutonnière is paired gorgeously with sage and sprigs that give it amazing texture.
31. Ivory Rose and Fern Boutonnière with Leaf Accents
Christina Richards Wedding Photography,
Seascape Flowers
Go big with an ivory rose boutonnière that will make a statement.
32. Double White Boutonnière with Ranunculus and Black Wrap
Jillian Zamora Photography
,R Love Floral Designs
This white ranunculus boutonnière is understated and beautiful, with a black wrap that makes it pop.
33. Lamb's Ear with White Rose Boutonnière
Front Porch Farms
We love the texture provided by the lamb's ear in this white boutonnière.
34. White Orchid Boutonnière
Get creative with an orchid boutonnière that has additional wire detailing.
35. White Silk Flower Boutonnière
If you want to keep your boutonnière after the wedding, go for an elegant faux-flower option with silk.
36. White Boutonnière with Rose and Scabiosa
This white wedding boutonnière provides amazing texture and contrast that'll look stunning on any suit jacket.
37. White Rose Boutonnière with Unique Greenery
If you're looking for a highly stylized, artistic white wedding boutonnière, try pairing a classic flower (like a rose) with uniquely shaped greenery.
38. Hypericum Berry and Lisianthus Boutonnière
For white boutonnières, lisianthus is a great alternative to rose because the blooms are often a bit smaller and don't overpower a lapel.
39. Nerine Boutonnières With Eucalyptus
A single silver dollar eucalyptus leaf was used as the backdrop to these white nerine boutonnières.
40. Dried Flower Boutonnière With Heirloom Photograph
A charm with an heirloom family photograph completed the groom's boutonnière at this coastal wedding in Georgia.
41. Calla Lily and Lily of the Valley Boutonnière
Lily of the valley, the preferred bloom at many royal weddings, ensured this calla lily boutonnière felt totally regal.
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42. White Ranunculus Boutonnière
This groom wore a simple white ranunculus boutonnière on the lapel of his tux for his wedding in Costa Mesa, California.
43. Boho Boutonnière With Bunny's Tail
Bunny's tail is a petite, feathery white foliage that's similar aesthetically to pampas grass but works really well on a small scale, like in this boutonnière for a wedding in San Juan Capistrano, California.
White Wedding Ceremony Floral Arrangements
From floral altar arches to lush arrangements lining the aisle, the wedding ceremony is one area you shouldn't overlook while planning out your floral designs. When it comes to white flowers for a wedding, baby's breath is an on-trend and hearty option for large-scale installations like arches, but white roses are a great choice if you want a look that feels totally classic.
44. Elegant Ceremony Altar with Asymmetrical White Floral Structure
A white, asymmetrical flower structure will add so much to your wedding photos—we love how this one climbs and drapes around the altar.
45. Baby's Breath, Hydrangea and White Roses
Hanging florals can make such a gorgeous statement when hung in your ceremony space, especially with a combination like baby's breath, hydrangea and white roses.
46. White Floral Arrangement With Cascading and Dry Elements
Structural and oh-so aesthetically pleasing, these cascading wedding flower arrangements with dry elements will look stunning as ceremony or reception decor.
47. White and Pink Floral Arrangement in a Stone Vase
A stone vase adds a certain element of romance and tradition to this giant arrangement of blush and white wedding flowers.
48. White Carnation-Lined Ceremony Aisle
Line your ceremony with vases of white flowers for a whimsical walk down the aisle.
49. Garden Ceremony Aisle with White Flower Petals and Arrangements to Arch
Or arrange ground flowers and white pedals along your outdoor ceremony aisle. We love how they lead up to a floral altar arch.
50. Gold Circle Ceremony Arch with Tropical Greenery and White Roses
Add some shape and texture to the backdrop of your ceremony with a statement piece like this circle arch adorned with white flowers and tropical greenery.
51. White Ground Florals Surrounding Altar
Gorgeous ground florals will make your ceremony all the more beautiful. Your photos will make it look like you're floating atop a garden as you say "I do."
52. Modern Anthurium Ceremony Aisle Arrangement
The Hons Photo,
Floral Design: Manhattan Garden
Arrangements of white anthurium sat atop acrylic pedestals and lined the aisle at this oceanfront wedding in Montauk, New York.
53. White Ceremony Backdrop Wall
If you're commissioning a dramatic installation, like this all-white flower wall, carnations are a great swap for roses to help stretch your budget a little further.
54. Urn Arrangement With Amaranthus, Hydrangea, Stock and Veronica
Large arrangements in urns work well to anchor the entrance to a wedding ceremony.
55. Baby's Breath, Hydrangea and Rose Ceremony Arch
An all-white altar arch is a great way to frame your wedding ceremony. For more wedding arch ideas, take a peek at these inspirational arches.
Wedding Wedding Reception Floral Arrangements
Centerpieces will likely be the focus of your reception florals, but don't feel like you have to stick with tradition. If you want to commission dramatic floral chandeliers, go for it. Maybe you dream of a floral backdrop for your photo booth, that's an idea we fully support. No matter what, using nothing but white flowers in your designs is a modern and chic choice that'll have your guests raving.
56. Acrylic Table Filled With Roses
This couple served dinner on a table that was similar to a shadow box and filled with monochromatic spray roses. Pro tip: Leave a decor moment like this to the pros, there are some wedding details it's better not to DIY.
57. Dried Ruscus and Pampas Grass Chandeliers
Guests at this wedding in California dined under an assortment of boho hanging arrangements made of ruscus and pampas grass.
58. Cake With Cascade of White Blooms
Talk about a wow moment! This wedding cake featured an over-the-top swirl of fresh flowers.
59. Modern Calla Lily and Orchid Centerpieces
Elephant ear leaves and a few sprigs of stock complete this modern tablescape that focuses on vases filled with calla lily and orchid blooms.
60. Tablescape With White Floral Runner and Tall Centerpieces
Instead of a cloth table runner, this couple opted for a dramatic runner made entirely out of white flowers.
61. White Cake Framing Florals
If you're going with a simple wedding cake, try framing it with eye-catching florals—like the ones pictured above.
62. White Flowers with Floor Floral Arrangements
Ground florals are a fantastic way to elevate a reception table, especially if they match the centerpieces.
63. Minimal White Rose Tablescape
A grouping of vases, each with a single white rose, caught guests' eyes at this reception.
64. All-White Reception Stage Adorned with Baby's Breath
This luxurious arrangement of baby's breath gives the reception area a wow-factor worthy of a wedding.
65. Multiple Table Vases with White Roses
The best thing about keeping your white floral arrangements simple is that you can pair them with more decorative vases, like the blue ones shown above.
66. White Floral Arrangement with Pampas Grass and Orchids
Including a white wedding flower arrangement on your card table is a great way to elevate the space. There's a ton of gorgeous texture here with the combination of pampas grass, white orchids and roses.
67. Tall White Floral Centerpieces
If you're looking to make a statement with your reception table decor, this tall centerpiece is excellent inspiration. We love how the florals are up high enough as to not block the guests' view of one another.
68. Low White Centerpieces
White floral centerpieces on dark linen will provide a contrast that looks elegant, especially for a winter wedding.
69. Cascading White Wedding Roses
For extra-luxe white florals at your wedding reception, try a lush cascading arrangement of the bride and groom's table.
70. Floral Arch of White Flowers
If going over-the-top with your white wedding flowers is non-negotiable, try something like this extravagant floral arch. It'll wow everyone at your reception, not to mention look stunning in your wedding photos.
Top Tips for White Wedding Flowers
When it comes to choosing white wedding flowers, there are a few things to consider to guarantee results you'll love. Here's what we recommend.
Focus on Texture
A lack of color doesn't have to mean a lack of visual intrigue. By utilizing different types of all-white botanicals, you can still have a bouquet that's eye-catching thanks to ample texture. "While this can sometimes be difficult to achieve, making an all-white floral arrangement multi-dimensional is a sure-fire way to avoid falling flat. You can pull this off by weaving in various types of flowers and playing around with different dried grasses or greenery. This creates character and movement, and your arrangement will look like a high-end monotone creation rather than something that's too plain and one-note," says Eddie Zaratsian, owner of Eddie Zaratsian Lifestyle & Design.
Trust Your Floral Designer
Remember that your floral designer is the expert and they know what varieties will be available on your wedding date in your wedding location. If they suggest swapping lisianthus for peonies because peonies won't be available, defer to their expertise. They'll be able to artfully meld your vision and aesthetic with materials that can be procured for a reasonable price. Michelle Norwood, owner of Michelle Norwood Events, advises to-be-weds to "choose a florist whose style you like. But don't get caught up on a specific type or color of flowers."
Additional reporting by Brittany Barber.
