wedding 2024 | Floral Decor

date posted: February 29, 2024

Flowers by Petal Creek Farm.

Flowers come in so many colors, shapes, and sizes that you’re sure to find something that fits your vision.

What could make finer wedding decor than flowers, those vivid reminders of Nature’s own love story? They come in so many colors, shapes, and sizes that you’re sure to find something that fits your vision, whether you’re going for dignified formal, lush romantic, sunshiny exuberant, countryside casual, or post-post-neo-modern. So here are some ideas for incorporating floral and natural elements into your decor without breaking the bank:

Flowers by The Dancing Tulip

• Do your research. Whether you’re hiring a florist or planning to DIY, make time to visit flower shops and flower farms and browse the floral internet. You’ll get invaluable insight into the available choices and the art of arranging them.

Flowers by Famous Meadow.

• Go seasonal: Blooms that are local and in season are better for your budget and better for the planet. A florist will know which ones these are, and can make suggestions if you give them a general color palette to work with.

Flowers by Adams Fairacre Farms.

• Au naturel: The ultimate eco-friendly DIY is, of course, a garden or meadow wedding in late spring or early summer. Even with this in your favor, you may want a bouquet, a boutonniere, an arrangement at the ceremonial spot, and perhaps some centerpieces.

• Floral arrangements make a wonderful display at the doorways of your ceremony and reception spaces, with their beauty and fragrance welcoming guests into the special world of your wedding.

Flowers by The Curated Wild.

• Sometimes less is more. A perfect bud vase is all you need in the powder room; depending on your taste, it may be all you need on each reception table. If you decide to go with more elaborate floral centerpieces, make sure table-mates can still see one another and chat comfortably.

• Ceremony flowers: Choose ones that can be repurposed at the reception venue. If you want some at the end of each aisle of seating, for example, these can be gathered into a mass for use around the head table and at the bar, or wherever you like.

Flowers by Farmhouse Floral Design.

• Reuse: Consider the possibilities of potted plants and flowers or even trees that you can take home and nurture in your house or yard.

Flowers by Meadowscent.

• Go fake: Silk flowers are less expensive than real blooms, and can make a lovely archway garland—or hairpiece if you want something that won’t wilt even a little as you dance the night away.

Flowers by Petals & Moss.

• Your bouquet: It can be as splashy and massive or delicate and discreet as you want, but keep in mind that the bouquet—along with whatever flowers the two of you and your attendants will be carrying or wearing—will be in a great many of your photos. You’ll want blooms that stand out and hold up well.

Flowers by Peony Design Studio.

• Greenery and decorative grasses, with and without flowers, add lovely, lush accents to any style of decor.

ADAMS FAIRACRE FARMS

Hudson Valley, 845-336-6300 (Kingston), adamsfarms.com

Create your own bouquet or let one of their florists design an arrangement for you from their array of fresh-cut flowers: roses, snapdragons, orchids, lilies—selections from far and wide that change from day to day and season to season. They also specialize in creating arrangements for every kind of event, and they deliver locally. Stop by any of their four locations and see what’s blooming at the Adams Flower Shop.

FAMOUS MEADOW

Beacon, 908-489-3454, Beacon, 908-489-3454, www.famousmeadow.com

Bespoke Floral Studio—Romantically Wild designs for intimate events in the Hudson Valley. Specializing in Bespoke floral and resilient landscapes with native wildflower focus. Flowers are grown on our regenerative flower farm in the Hudson Valley, and composted back. Booking 2024 and 2025; Lauren@famousmeadow.com

FARMHOUSE FLORAL DESIGN

Middleburgh, 518-701-4964, farmhousefloraldesign.com

Farmhouse Floral Design has over 10 years of floral design experience, specializing in weddings and events. Jess and her team strive to provide the freshest and highest quality blooms, working with local flower farmers and growing their own flowers as the seasons allow. Farmhouse Floral Design is not far from the Catskills, Hudson Valley, and the Adirondacks.

HOMEGROWN FLORICULTURE

Stone Ridge, 845-687-0070, homegrownstoneridge.com

Elegant floral design featuring the freshest, most beautiful flowers in the field in addition to herbs, vines, flowering branches, grasses, and natural elements. We specialize in using locally and sustainably grown flowers and foraged greens when available. Locally curated goods. Farmhouse finery.

MEADOWSCENT

Gardiner, 845-255-3866, meadowscent.com

Wedding flowers should be as unique as the couple getting married! From rustic and romantic to sleek and contemporary, Meadowscent’s designers are the professionals keeping up on current styles and trends. Let them take your pictures and inspirations and create stunning florals just for you. Meadowscent carries flowers from sustainable farms and features local products seasonally, providing you with the most beautiful blooms available in a responsible manner.

PEONY DESIGN STUDIO

Pleasant Valley, 845-723-4600, peonydesignstudio.com

Every bloom tells a story. Whether you dream of a lavish floral backdrop or intimate, sophisticated bouquets or centerpieces, we craft each piece with love and expertise. Our collaborative approach ensures that every petal aligns with your vision. Our commitment is to bring details to personal and celebratory life moments, creating memorable floral vignettes that you and your guests will remember for a lifetime.

PETAL CREEK FARM

Milan, 845-379-0345, petalcreek.com

Petal Creek is a family-run micro flower farm and design studio located in the heart of the Hudson Valley, specializing in crafting bespoke floral designs for personal and corporate events, weddings, hospitality, commercial, and home. Seasonally offering CSA flower shares, dahlia tuber sales, local wholesale partnerships, bulk, and so much more. Slow Flowers Society and ASCFG member.

PETALS AND MOSS FLORAL DESIGN

Red Hook, 845-758-9964, petalsandmossflorals.com

At Petals & Moss, designer Nancy J. Lee partners with each client to create an organic floral experience that tells their story. A horticulturist for over 25 years, she is inspired by natural landscapes, seasonal fresh and dried flowers, combining all from local growers and her own garden. Nancy will create truly artistic floral arrangements for your wedding or event, a statement installation where no detail goes unnoticed!

THE CURATED WILD

Hudson Valley, 845-670-8138, thecuratedwild@gmail.com

Inspired by place and informed by season, The Curated Wild’s arrangements capture the wilds of the Hudson Valley—spring’s emergent growth, summer’s explosion of color and bounty, fall’s abundance of foliage, flower, and fruit. Even winter offers hardy, textural foliage and striking architectural forms. We are committed to sourcing local material, both farmed and foraged, and cultivating authentic relationships with clients to create distinctive occasions.

THE DANCING TULIP

Saugerties, 845-247-3164, dancingtulipfloral.com

The Dancing Tulip will work with you to make your wedding day exactly what you envisioned. Consider us your partner on this floral journey. We are a full-service floral boutique. We are here to help you every step of the way, from discovering your unique floral style to delivery and set-up. Let us bring your floral dreams into full bloom.