2024 Wedding Floral Trends We Are Loving

2024 is already giving us plenty to be excited about in terms of wedding florals, and as an added bonus—they're also really pretty to look at. To get the scoop on the most popular wedding flower trends for 2024, we’ve collected what our 2024 brides are requesting and we are loving it!

Colorful Wildflowers

You may have heard that bright and vibrant florals are on trend this year. We are seeing our brides loving colorful seasonal wildflowers such as dahlias, zinnias, lavender, yarrows.  Many brides just view seasonal flowers as bright cheery celebrations for their special day. When you think of wildflowers, you probably imagine yourself running through endless fields and with your dress billowing in the breeze. This romantic feeling is why many couples add wildflower wedding bouquets to their big day.

We will consider your wedding venue, date and palette before choosing the perfect wildflowers to complement your day.

Romantic Florals

Romantic florals are making a huge comeback. I have heard so many brides envision a “Bridgerton” style wedding.  They love the mixed pastel colors of flowers.  They envision a romantic glowing atmosphere for dinner strewn with flowers.  

Floral arrangements that mirror the energy of popular songs or capture the colorful nuance of blockbuster films are a fun way to express your taste. Pop culture influences seem to be playing a significant role in shaping floral designs in 2024. They offer a fresh and dynamic approach to traditional arrangements.

Elements Of Modern Minimalism

We are seeing menu cards, signage and table numbers have elements of modern minimalism, and combine perfectly with textural florals.  We are seeing a lot of baby’s breath with pops of open round fluffy flowers such as garden roses and ranunculus. 

On the flip side, some request mostly textural greens, but the greens are a mixture of 5-7 different foliages that create that fluffy look.

Weddings still view the flowers as the equalizer that will combine tradition with modernism.  

Floral Installation Pieces

Going beyond the bouquets and centerpieces, one of the flower trends of 2024 is blooms showing up in dramatic, bold floral installations that really pack a punch! Whether you choose a halo of flowers enveloping the venue entryway or a flower strewn wedding cake table, we are always thinking of ways to use florals to create a focal point that really wows your guests.

If you are on a budget, statement pieces are the way to go.  Photographers are there to photograph the wedding couple, but we help them create a beautiful setting. A stunning arch or an open arch piece. Be sure to repurpose these pieces to the reception area. Perhaps a hanging installation above the dance floor with disco balls.  A backdrop for the sweetheart table. 

Candles & Creating A Romantic Atmosphere

Many 2024 couples are dreaming of romanticism.  More than ever, candles are requested the most where it is permitted. The warm glow of candles really creates a romantic atmosphere that most brides are looking for.

Real Candles vs. Flameless Candles

Whenever possible we use real candles because, honestly, the flameless candles do not create the same atmosphere.  However, at some wedding venues real candles are a fire hazard and are not permitted.

We prefer fairy lights over flameless candles, as they create a similar glow and atmosphere.  We string them in the garlands, trees, in mason jars (they look like fireflies) and behind sheer curtains for backdrops.  Flameless candles offer a weak glow and the colors are either a bright fluorescent white or orange glow. 

Providing Experiences For Guests

We love the trend of providing a memorable experience for your guests. Our brides are getting married at the top of the mountains such as Bear Valley and Dodge Ridge.  Guests take the lifts up to the top of the mountain and can ride back down.  The 360 views are incredible, and the receptions are held down below at the rustically beautiful lodge.  

Packages

People are traveling and moving in 2024! That means that destination weddings are back in a very big way, and we are loving it.  Choosing a small wedding or elopement service that provides everything you need can make the planning process so much easier. We live close to the Sierra Nevadas (a huge destination for weddings), and many people ask for not only flowers, but for table runners, table numbers and sings. 

We are finding that many travel from the East Coast and dream about their wedding in the grander of the mountains.   We understand you travel quite a ways and do not know the local community, and we are here to help.

Check out Range Of Light Wed for more information on our Small Wedding/Elopement planning services right here in the Sierra Nevadas.