5 Tips For Your Elopement Flowers
If you're engaged and deep in elopement planning, a quick scroll through TikTok or Instagram will flood your feed with inspiration—and chances are, floral decor is everywhere. While flowers can add magic to your celebration, it’s easy to go overboard.
Before you fill literally every corner with petals, here are 5 tips for elopement flowers to ensure they look stunning in photos (and don’t stress you out!). Whether you're working with a florist or taking the DIY route, these tips will help you make the most of your flowers.
5 TIPS FOR YOUR ELOPEMENT FLOWERS
1. Time Your Flower Delivery for Getting-Ready Photos
If your elopement package includes getting-ready photos, schedule your flowers to be delivered early + to your getting-ready location(s). It’s nice to be able to include them in the shots!
2. Keep Your Bouquet Light & Comfortable
It might sound obvious, but an overly heavy bouquet can turn into an arm workout by hour three. You’ve invested in those flowers, so opt for a design that’s easy to hold all day (and won’t leave you subtly switching arms in every photo).
3. Adventure-Proof Your Florals
Planning a hike, beach trek, or off-the-grid ceremony? Choose seasonal, hardy flowers and discuss packability with your florist. Pro tip: Delicate blooms stay fresher when nestled in the center of the bouquet, while sturdier greens and filler flowers shield them during travel.
4. Keep Reception Arrangements Face-Friendly
Hosting a small wedding or intimate dinner? Avoid towering centrepieces that block your guests’ (and the camera’s) view during speeches. Low, sprawling arrangements or bud vases keep the focus where it should be—on your reactions and connections.
5. Remember: Flowers Are Optional
If you’re more of a plant-person than you are flowers, skip’em! Or go minimal. Non-floral decor like candles, fabric draping, or even bold architecture can set the mood just as beautifully. *For inspo, check out Layla + Evan’s flower-free Galiano Island wedding.*
Bonus Tip: DIY with a Twist
Want a personal touch? Try handmade alternatives, like a crocheted bouquet (shout-out to Lesley’s best friend for hers!) or origami boutonnieres. Unique, lasting, and totally you.
Final Thoughts On Elopement Flowers
Flowers can elevate your elopement—but only if they align with your vision and comfort. With these 5 tips for elopement flowers, you’ll create a gorgeous, photo-ready day without the overwhelm.
Now, go forth and bloom (or don’t!) on your own terms.