Choosing wedding flowers becomes easier when you consider the purpose of each stem. A bridal bouquet needs a comfortable shape and weight, while an arch or entrance display needs height and structure. Table arrangements must also sit low enough for guests to see one another.
Dried and preserved wedding flowers can be ordered and arranged before the wedding. They do not need water, and many arrangements can be displayed at home after the ceremony.
Here are 12 dried flowers and decorative materials currently represented in the Dried Flowers & Decor wedding range.
1. Helichrysum
Helichrysum has firm, papery flower heads that retain their shape after drying. Cream varieties suit ivory and neutral palettes, while pink and purple stems introduce colour without dominating the arrangement.
Use helichrysum as a supporting flower in bridal bouquets, bridesmaid posies and table arrangements.
2. Gypsophila
Gypsophila, commonly called baby’s breath, creates soft volume around larger flowers. It can also be arranged on its own for light bridal bouquets, chair decorations and cloud-style installations.
Natural white suits a classic palette, while preserved and coloured varieties can support pastel or brighter wedding themes. Browse the current gypsophila collection before selecting your colours.
3. Bunny Tails
Bunny tails, or lagurus, have small, rounded heads that add texture without making an arrangement feel heavy. They work particularly well in buttonholes, bouquets, bud vases and place-setting decorations.
Current options include natural, baby pink and coral pink bunny tails, giving couples choices for neutral and romantic colour schemes.
4. Pampas Grass
Pampas grass is best used when a design needs height or movement. Shorter plumes can soften a bridal bouquet, while long stems suit ceremony arches, welcome signs and photography backdrops.
Give each plume enough room to open. For large displays, use a weighted container or secure frame to prevent movement.
5. Craspedia
Craspedia has compact, round yellow heads that add a clear spot of colour. It pairs well with white gypsophila, natural grasses, eucalyptus and purple flowers.
Because the heads are small, craspedia can be used in buttonholes and narrow bud vases as well as larger bouquets.
6. Delphinium
Dried delphinium brings height to hand-tied bouquets and venue arrangements. The current wedding range includes pink delphinium larkspur, which works with ivory, lilac, blush and green palettes.
Place the tallest stems near the centre or back of an arrangement, then add shorter materials around them to create a balanced outline.
7. Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus provides foliage and structure around smaller flowers. Green-grey leaves suit neutral weddings, while Bordeaux and brown varieties can support autumn or woodland themes.
Use eucalyptus in bouquets, table garlands, aisle arrangements and welcome-sign displays. Check the stem length before ordering, as taller bunches may need trimming for handheld bouquets.
8. Palm Leaves
Dried palms create a defined, sculptural shape. Silver Chamaerops palms suit modern, tropical and contemporary wedding designs, especially when paired with gypsophila or soft grasses.
One small palm can provide a focal point in a bouquet. Larger leaves are more suitable for floor arrangements, arches and reception backdrops.
9. Broom Bloom
Broom bloom has small flower clusters that fill spaces between larger stems. Baby pink and lilac work well in romantic bouquets, while natural broom bloom suits rustic and countryside weddings.
It can be used in bridesmaid bouquets, table flowers and small arrangements for the cake or guest-book table.
10. Ammi Majus
Dried Ammi Majus has an open, umbrella-like flower head. Its natural colour and delicate structure work well in relaxed meadow-style bouquets.
Combine it with barley, bunny tails and eucalyptus for a natural arrangement, or place individual stems in bud vases along a dining table.
11. Cotton Stems
Natural cotton introduces a soft white element without using a traditional flower head. Its rounded shape works with brown eucalyptus, dried grasses and neutral bunny tails.
Cotton is particularly suitable for winter weddings, rustic settings and simple arrangements using cream, beige and muted green.
12. Barley
Dried barley, also called hordeum, brings fine texture and movement. Its natural colour complements countryside venues, barn weddings and understated neutral palettes.
Use it around larger focal flowers or combine it with bunny tails and gypsophila for an informal hand-tied bouquet.
How to Combine Wedding Flowers
A balanced bouquet usually needs four roles:
- A focal flower or strong shape
- Supporting flowers
- A smaller filler
- Foliage or grasses around the edge
For example, use a palm leaf as the focal point, pink delphinium for height, gypsophila for volume and eucalyptus around the outside.
For a softer arrangement, combine cream helichrysum, natural bunny tails, white gypsophila and barley. Couples planning an autumn wedding could use Bordeaux eucalyptus with craspedia, cotton and natural grasses.
Start with two main colours and one neutral shade. Repeating this palette across bouquets, buttonholes and table flowers will make the wedding styling feel connected.
Ordering Dried Wedding Flowers
Order a few sample bunches before committing to a large quantity. This allows you to compare the colours in natural light, check the measurements and build a test arrangement.
Once the design is confirmed, calculate what you need for every bouquet, buttonhole, table and venue display. Include a small allowance for testing and possible breakage.
Dried Flowers & Decor does not require a trade account or minimum order. Volume discounts of up to 35% are available, and UK orders over £150 excluding VAT qualify for free shipping.
Caring for Wedding Flowers
Store dried flowers indoors in a dry room, away from direct sunlight and radiators. Never place them in water.
Handle delicate heads carefully and transport completed arrangements in boxes that prevent movement. Keep dried materials away from candles and other open flames. For an outdoor wedding, protect them from rain and secure tall arrangements against strong wind.
After the ceremony, the bridal bouquet and smaller arrangements can be displayed at home. Keeping them dry and out of strong sunlight will help preserve their shape and colour.