Planning the perfect wedding is all about the details, and your bridal bouquet is no exception. Adding unique touches to your bridal flowers is a great way to reflect your personal style and create a memorable occasion. If you need some inspiration, the team at Havelock Social Hall, Lincoln, NE’s best wedding reception hall, shares a few ideas to make your bouquet stand out.  

Edible Fruits & Vegetables

For a truly unique floral design, take a note from the popular farm-to-table trend by including locally grown fruit and vegetable plants in your bouquet. Gorgeously colored leafy greens like Swiss chard, kale, or cabbage work wonderfully as background foliage for traditional blossoms. Half-cut geometrical fruit such as lemons or pomegranates serve as lovely decorative accents due to their striking colors and shapes. Sourcing produce from a local farmer’s market near the reception location will ensure you get the freshest materials for your bouquet.

Sensational Succulents

If you’re seeking a more modern look for your bridal bouquet, try featuring succulent plants. The rosette shapes and deep jewel tones found in popular Echeveria varieties create a chic and elegant look. Other variations, like Senecio Rowleyanus, commonly known as String of Pearls, grow in vine-like shapes that can be used to assemble a beautifully cascading bouquet. Tillandsia, or air plants, are another popular choice as their wispy tendrils make for a dreamy and ethereal aesthetic. In addition to being a great choice for bridal bouquets, succulents also make for stunning and affordable centerpieces throughout your wedding reception hall.

Aromatic Herbs

With an incredible range of colors, textures and shapes to choose from, herbal plants make a fantastic addition to bridal bouquets. Beyond simply adding visual appeal and variety, the distinctive scent of certain herbs can also serve a functional purpose. For instance, fragrant lavender is often used in aromatherapy for its calming properties and may help keep stress levels from soaring on the big day. If you have an outdoor wedding reception planned, adding sprigs of aromatic herbs like rosemary or peppermint to your bouquet not only looks great, but may also help keep irritating mosquitoes at bay.  

If you’re looking for the ideal place to host your special day, choose Havelock Social Hall for all of your wedding needs. With over 20 years of experience, they’ve distinguished themselves as Lincoln’s most lavish wedding reception hall. Offering unrivaled hospitality and service, their team of experienced event planners will help you make your dream ceremony into a reality. Visit them online to learn more about catering and banquet hall options, or call (402) 467-­3002 to speak with a staff member today.