How to Choose the Perfect Wedding Flowers
How to Choose the Perfect Wedding Flowers
Tips from Lanier Hays Design in Perry, Georgia
Choosing your wedding flowers is one of the most exciting parts of planning your big day—but it can also feel overwhelming. With so many flower varieties, color palettes, and design styles, it’s easy to wonder where to even begin.
At Lanier Hays Design in Perry, Georgia, we work closely with brides across Middle Georgia to create floral designs that feel personal, intentional, and beautifully suited to their wedding day. Here’s our guide to choosing flowers you’ll love—without the stress.
1. Start With Your Wedding Style
Before selecting specific flowers, think about the overall feel you want for your wedding.
Ask yourself:
Is your wedding romantic and timeless, or modern and clean?
Do you love soft, garden-inspired florals or bold, statement designs?
Is your celebration formal, casual, or somewhere in between?
Your style helps guide every floral decision. For example:
Romantic & classic: roses, peonies, ranunculus, soft greenery
Modern & chic: orchids, calla lilies, anthurium, structured designs
Garden & organic: seasonal blooms, loose arrangements, textured greenery
When your florals align with your aesthetic, everything feels cohesive and effortless.
2. Let Your Color Palette Guide Your Florals
Your wedding color palette is one of the most helpful tools when planning flowers. Share your colors with your florist early—this allows us to recommend blooms that naturally complement your palette rather than forcing an exact match.
At Lanier Hays Design, we often encourage brides to embrace: soft neutrals, tonal variations, and seasonal greens. These choices tend to photograph beautifully and feel elevated and timeless.
3. Choose Flowers That Work With the Season
In Middle Georgia, seasonality matters. Choosing flowers that are naturally in season often means better quality blooms and more flexibility with your budget.
Some seasonal favorites include:
Spring: tulips, ranunculus, peonies
Summer: garden roses, zinnias, dahlias, hydrangea
Fall: dahlias, mums, marigolds, rich foliage
Winter: anemones, amaryllis, evergreen textures
If you have your heart set on a specific flower, don’t worry—we’re happy to suggest seasonal alternatives that capture the same look and feel. Also, we are occasionally able to source blooms that are out of season from some of our vendors.
4. Consider Your Venue
Your venue plays a big role in your floral design. Whether you’re getting married at a local venue in Perry, a barn, a church, or an outdoor space, flowers should enhance—not overpower—the setting.
Ask yourself:
Is the venue already visually stunning?
Does it need floral impact to feel complete?
Are there arches, staircases, or focal areas that could be highlighted with florals?
We love helping couples design florals that fit their space beautifully and feel intentional from ceremony to reception.
5. Decide What Matters Most to You
Every couple has priorities, and that’s okay. When working within a budget, it’s helpful to decide where flowers will make the biggest impact for you.
Many of our Perry-area brides prioritize:
The bridal bouquet
Ceremony arrangements
Reception centerpieces or statement installations
Being clear about your priorities allows us to design florals that feel meaningful and well-balanced- and helps your budget!
6. Trust Your Florist
One of the best things you can do is trust the florist you hired. At Lanier Hays Design, we think in terms of color balance, texture, scale, and seasonality—so you don’t have to stress over every flower name.
Sharing inspiration photos, your color palette, and your overall vision gives us everything we need to create something truly special for your wedding day.
7. Remember: There’s No “Right” Choice
Your wedding flowers should reflect you. Trends come and go, but what matters most is choosing florals that make you feel excited, confident, and joyful walking down the aisle.
Choosing wedding flowers doesn’t have to be stressful. With a clear vision, thoughtful guidance, and a florist who understands your style, the process can be just as beautiful as the result.
If you’re planning a wedding in Perry or the surrounding Middle Georgia area, Lanier Hays Design would love to help bring your floral vision to life.