What types of flowers to use

vchan4

Hi, I'm looking to make centerpieces like these

What types of flowers should I be looking for? I am looking for purple flowers if that makes a difference. I know orchids would be a good bet but anything else?

TIA!

t12ubeauty

You could use calla lilies, roses. I've also seen tulips, although you have to make sure you remove the pollen before hand so it doesn't cloud up the water. I recently saw a picture with submerged baby's breath that looked cool. I think you can submerge almost any flower as long as the petals aren't too delicate and there isn't too much pollen.

Magdala9

Callas and tulips also work.  Look for flowers with graphic lines that are not known for sucking up water.  

vchan4

I dont think we're going to submerge the flowers - so would that open it up to pretty much any flower?

Magdala9

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_flowers_what-types-of-flowers-to-use?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:28Discussion:28875f23-71fe-4d3a-9618-44efb21ccbbaPost:ee4027ef-d788-4011-8c97-ca5971be783b">Re: What types of flowers to use</a>:
[QUOTE]I dont think we're going to submerge the flowers - so would that open it up to pretty much any flower?
Posted by vchan4[/QUOTE]
Yes.   Although I like the submerged flowers.