Undeniably, the elaborate wedding and event productions have been replaced with more intimate small scale gatherings in recent months; nevertheless the style and substance of beautifully created floral bouquets have continued to be visions of love, hope, inspiration, and new beginnings.

I am not a forecaster of trends and quite honestly after researching for bouquet inspirations, I am quite confused. Numerous publications, insights by trendsetters and influencers, countless images with one just as different as the other, color palettes ranging from rich jewel tones to the purest white and styles from wild and whimsical to timeless and classic flood the internet. So where does inspiration for gorgeous wedding bouquets come from these days? After speaking to numerous guests of the podcast and years of serving my customers in floral wholesale, I believe bouquets are inspired by EVERYTHING! Designers of course, begin creating to fulfill their client’s dream but along the way the designer may be influenced by the organic movement of a flower, a unique structural component of a branch, nature inspired color palettes, a heart touching memory of the bride’s love story, a simple vessel….it truly is endless and encapsulates everything around us.

Florals by Max Owens/ Image by @imryanray

Florals by Blue Jasmine Floral / Image by @fineandfleurie

Florals by Sweet Root Village / Image by Abby Jiu Photography

I would like to share a lovely collection of wedding bouquets from guests of The Flower Podcast. Every stunning floral piece uniquely inspired and created by amazing talent and gifted designers. The wedding or event size may have changed and the landscape of wedding production may not be as glamorous but the language of a bridal bouquet is quietly spoken and well understood.

Florals by Amy Osaba/ Image by @tanya.menoni

Florals by Gabriela Salazar/ Image by Christina McNeill Photography

Florals by Velvet & Twine/ Image by @emmannephoto

Image by Mindy Rice/ Image by Jose Villa

Florals by Ariella Chezar/ Image by Corbin Gurkin

Florals by Amy Nicole Balsters/ Image by @rfrang

Florals by Sinclair and Moore/ Image by Kristen Marie Parker

Florals by Isha Foss

Florals by Sinclair and Moore/ Image by O’Malley Photographers

Florals by Mindy Rice/ Image by @abbyandlauren

I believe with their ancient origins symbolizing new beginnings or selected because of their fragrance or meaning, bridal flowers remain the crowning jewel and accentuating piece highlighting the center of attention, the bride. The bridal bouquet is a culmination of her vision for her special day brought to fruition through the creative talent of her floral designer. With the creation of each bouquet, the artist seeks inspiration through their own processes.

Over the seasons of The Flower Podcast, I continue to be inspired by the beauty created by such amazing individuals. Each image uniquely crafted to interpret the dreams of every bride and groom expressed through flowers. Our floral industry is an everlasting treasure trove of remarkable talent sharing in our forever love of flowers.

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Pantone Color 2021

"It's a combination that speaks to the resilience, the optimism and hope and positivity that we need, as we reset, renew, reimagine and reinvent," said Laurie Pressman, vice president of the Pantone Color Institute,

I believe we were all surprised when Pantone’s Color of 2021 was revealed to include two colors. In the past 20 years, only one other time has Pantone® blended two shades (Rose Quartz and Serenity) to be their Color of the Year.

This year’s colors, Ultimate Gray and Illuminating truly reflect a unique voice of strength and hope as we enter 2021. Reflecting on the many events of last year, I believe the human heart continues to press forward through pain, suffering, and loss yet as much as it presses forward through the pain, the heart also rejoices in the hope of healing, togetherness, and growth.

Scouring my images, I have picked a few that I believe are reflections of this unique color combination. The longer I observe these colors and ponder the meaning or interpretation of these shades, the more I feel the connection between the bleak, cold, and cloudy gray and the vibrant, cheerful, warming yellow. One can almost picture a dreary day disappearing as the hope of the happy golden rays peak from behind the gloomy covering and the warmth of the sun changes the mood.