Calgary brides love roses, peonies and hydrangeas. After all, these flowers are very “go-to” flowers for weddings: they are voluminous, come in a great variety of colours and are just so, so pretty! But have you considered ranunculus (say it with me: “rah-nung-cue-lis”)? As a Calgary wedding designer and a wedding planner, I try to find elements to make each couple’s wedding unique. In this case, I want to bring different flower suggestions to my clients so that they are not stuck with the “same old, same old.”
Ranunculus are quite similar to the aforementioned flowers, with a petal-y softness, lovely volume and also a good selection of colours…and they’re just a little less popular, making your floral arrangements that much more unique for your special event! (Plus, I’m watching Julie and Julia while typing this and, as a sign of fate, there is a lovely arrangement of yellow and orange ranunculus on Julie’s kitchen table). So although the summer is winding down, let’s take a look at some cheery flowers and pretend that there isn’t a storm raging outside my window right now, shall we?
Ranunculus, when not blossomed (is that the right term, florists?), are kind of tightly rolled into a ball-ish shape, and once bloomed, they look more like a garden rose.
In a large bunch, ranunculus (ranunculi?) make a hearty bouquet. Love this hot pink bouquet!
In red, they blend with other rich, winter flowers beautifully…
Photo source: Wedding Aces
Ranunculus look great in small groupings of vases — the Chinese-blue tea set pairs so well with the orange flowers!
How much do I adore this design from Martha Stewart? The yellow and white contrast is so sharp and clean — love, love, love!
And to show the variety of ranunculus, let’s look at how spectacular they look in these softer colours and arrangements! Though the flowers are a soft, blush pink, the matte black vase and background gives this arrangement from SignatureK Events & Flowers a very sexy and boudoir look.
This arrangement, courtesy of Martha, again, is naughty and nice as well, with a mix of soft pink flowers and other darker, “blood” red flowers.
Unfortunately, ranunculus are in season in Late Summer to Spring, missing the “high season” of weddings in summer, so they might be a tad pricier if you want them for a summer wedding. Nevertheless, if the popular peony is found in many summer bouquets, then I don’t see why the ranunculus shouldn’t be! I hope you enjoyed the pretty photos!
