10 Ways to Incorporate Gardenias Into Your Wedding
Mixed with Green
This beautiful bouquet has Southern summer written all over it.
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As a Hairpiece
If you don’t want to carry a bouquet full of gardenias, wear one or two in your hair for a classic yet unfussy look.
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Boutonniere
A single white bloom, set against a dark colored tux, makes a striking picture. Once pinned in place the bloom won’t be handled, so it shouldn’t wilt before the party is over.
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Alongside Peonies
Intersperse gardenias with other white flowers, like peonies, in your bouquet. If a gardenia bloom starts to brown, simply pluck it out and replace it with another.
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Flower Girl Wreath
Your flower girl will look adorable walking down the aisle with this fragrant wreath, and she won’t have to worry about tossing petals in her path.
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Floating in Water
For pretty but simple table accents, use glass bowls or cylinders to float gardenia blooms in water.
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Adorn the Cake
You can speak volumes with a minimal display. This beautiful cake is stunning in its simplicity, yet your guests will clearly understand that the gardenia is your flower of choice.
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Colorful Mix
For a colorful show, mix the best that spring has to offer. With a combination of flowers, you don’t need to splurge on so many gardenias. And if one starts to turn brown, pluck it out and quickly replace it with another.
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Small Arrangements
Perfect for a casual bridesmaids’ brunch or small reception, nothing beats the clean and simple look of fresh blooms in mason jars.
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Mixed with Hydrangeas
For a champagne brunch or moonlit dinner, create a stunning centerpiece using a classic container such as a china teapot or sterling silver urn. Fill it with white flowers, including gardenias, roses, and hydrangeas, along with the glossy green gardenia leaves.