Picking a favorite flower is, I imagine, like trying to pick a favorite child. There are so many gorgeous wedding flowers out there that it can be hard to choose, but I have to say that Hydrangeas are quickly becoming a steady favorite of mine.
First of all, two Hydrangea stems is like an instant arrangement. I bought two white Hydrangea stems at Trader Joe’s the other day, cut the stems to about 6 inches long, then put them in a short circular glass vase and that was it. They looked gorgeous anywhere I put them, from the kitchen to the dining room, and they lasted OVER a week. They were also $6.99…which sounds crazy for two flowers, but considering how plush they are it would have taken at least a dozen roses to get the same effect (which are way more than $6.99).
Which is why Hydrangeas–produced from early spring to late autumn–are the perfect spring or summer wedding flowers. One or 2 hydrangea stems per vase is all you need to make a wedding centerpiece, which will definitely help your budget. An online search found that Sam’s Club had white hydrangeas (my favorite) priced at $69.98 for 30 stems (which is $2.30/stem. That’s one of the best deals I’ve found online, BTW). Click here to read more about how much wedding flowers cost.
Hydrangeas work beautifully in a centerpiece, bouquet, as part of a wedding arch, or even as a table runner (I don’t want to know how much that costs, but it’s gorgeous!). Below are a few of my favorite ways to use Hydrangeas, below. As you can see sometimes the simplest display is really the prettiest.
Some links in this post may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them. Thank you for your support!
