Wedding flowers in 2026 are embracing a beautiful evolution. Couples are moving toward intentional, eco-conscious, and highly textural floral designs, with arrangements that feel more like living art than traditional décor. Designers are seeing a strong shift toward structural, sculptural, and asymmetrical compositions, allowing flowers to take on new forms and movement throughout the celebration.
At Lake Forest Flowers, we love seeing couples lean into creativity and personal expression while still honoring the romance and beauty that flowers bring to a wedding day.
Below are some of the top floral trends shaping weddings in 2026.
The “It” Flower of 2026: Amaranthus
One flower making a dramatic entrance this year is amaranthus, beloved for its long, cascading strands and rich texture. Whether in deep burgundy or soft green, amaranthus adds a sense of movement and drama to arrangements, arches, and hanging installations. It pairs beautifully with garden roses, orchids, and foliage for a lush yet artistic look.
Sculptural & Asymmetrical Designs
Traditional tightly rounded bouquets are giving way to architectural, sculptural arrangements that highlight the natural form of each stem. Designers are using striking flowers like calla lilies, orchids, and anthurium to create bouquets and centerpieces that feel modern, airy, and dynamic.
These arrangements celebrate negative space, height variation, and movement, making each design feel unique and thoughtfully composed.
Textural Floral Designs
Texture is becoming one of the most important elements in wedding florals. Designers are incorporating soft, feathery, and tactile materials to create arrangements that feel rich and layered. These materials bring dimension and personality to both bouquets and installations.
Eco-Conscious Floral Design
Sustainability continues to shape wedding design choices. Many couples are choosing eco-friendly floral practices that reduce waste while still creating a stunning visual impact.
Common approaches include:
- Repurposing ceremony flowers for the reception
- Selecting seasonal blooms whenever possible
These thoughtful decisions allow couples to celebrate beautifully while honoring the environment.
Living Floral Installations
Flowers are no longer just centerpieces—they’re becoming immersive experiences. Couples are embracing large-scale floral designs that transform the room.
Some of the most exciting installations include:
- Floral chandeliers
- Living arches and statement backdrops
These installations create unforgettable moments and stunning photographs.
Scent, Meaning & Emotion
Beyond color and style, many couples are selecting flowers that carry personal meaning or nostalgic fragrance. Perhaps something from their mother or grandmother’s bouquet or even lace or fabric from their dress to wrap the stems. The combination of scent, texture, and symbolism helps create an emotional connection to the design, making the florals feel even more personal.
Local Wedding Style at the Armour House
Here in Lake Forest, many of our couples celebrating at the Armour House choose a range of styles that reflect their personal vision. Some prefer the timeless elegance of white florals and muted tones, while others embrace bold summer color palettes filled with vibrant seasonal blooms.
Every couple comes to us with a unique vision, and our role as floral designers is to bring that vision to life—creating a wedding atmosphere that feels authentic, beautiful, and memorable.
Planning Your Wedding Flowers
If you would like to learn more about our wedding services or inquire about your date, we invite you to visit our Weddings page and click “Start Planning Your Wedding.”
Simply complete the questionnaire and Eileen will personally connect with you to schedule a complimentary consultation to begin designing your wedding florals.
We currently have some 2026 dates still available and are now booking 2027 weddings.
We would be honored to help design flowers that make your wedding day unforgettable.