10 Ways to Incorporate Gardenias Into Your Wedding

This beautiful bouquet has Southern summer written all over it.

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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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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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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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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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For pretty but simple table accents, use glass bowls or cylinders to float gardenia blooms in water.

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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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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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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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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.

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