There’s something deeply special about using wildflowers in a wedding. Here in Scotland, we’re surrounded by seasonal beauty, from the soft purple haze of heather on the hills to cheerful daisies and delicate bluebells lining country lanes.
Incorporating these local wildflowers into your ceremony or décor not only adds natural charm, but also connects your day to the land and season you’re celebrating in.
Heather
A classic symbol of good luck and admiration, heather is often used in buttonholes or woven into bouquets. Its soft tones and rustic feel work beautifully in outdoor or countryside weddings.
Wild Daisies
Simple, sweet, and joyful. Daisies bring a sense of innocence and happiness, perfect for relaxed, nature-inspired ceremonies.
Bluebells
With their soft, nodding heads, bluebells add a touch of elegance and serenity. They’re also tied to themes of everlasting love.
Clover, Ferns & Grasses
These add texture, movement, and a wild-foraged feel to bouquets, table arrangements, and arches.
Now that we’ve explored the timeless charm and symbolism behind wedding flowers, it’s time to hear from an expert who brings these blooms to life. We sat down with Jenny from Flowermug to dive deeper into the art of wedding floral design and discover her top tips for creating unforgettable bouquets.
Interview with Jenny at Flowermug
Do you remember the very first wildflower wedding you ever did? What made it special?
One of the very first large-scale weddings I ever worked on, over 12 years ago now, had a wonderful wildflower style. We used lots of vintage ceramic tea and coffee pots. It was so abundant and fragrant and playful. And guests were given the teapots at the end of the evening, which was nice, knowing the flowers were being taken home to enjoy for longer.
How would you describe the vibe that wildflowers bring to a wedding?
If sourced seasonally and locally gives a real sense of time and place for a wedding. Grounds the arrangements in that magical,unique moment in time for someone’s wedding.
Also for some it can bring a sense of relaxation, softness and calm.
What’s your favourite wildflower to work with—and which one’s the most underrated?
So far this year I have loved working with campanulas which can have a wild flower feel with their bell shaped flowers. I like to call them fairy flowers too.
Corncockle is gorgeous and really elegant. It has a fleeting flower / bloom which makes it seem precious.
Do couples usually come to you knowing what they want, or do they let you run wild (pun intended)?
Love a pun! It’s always different with each couple which is what I love about my job. Some people have zero idea, some know colours but no names. Some know shapes, not colours, and some come with lots of knowledge!
Whatever stage, I love that my job is to ask questions and guide couples so together, we come up with their dream flower vision.
What’s the most unexpected way you’ve used wildflowers in a wedding?
Turning vintage and colourful books in flower vessels. We used meadow style flowers and twisty stems, arranged to look as if they were sprouting and spilling up and out of the stacks of books.
How do you handle the beautifully chaotic nature of wildflowers-do you ever just let them do their thing?
All the time! That’s the beauty of it, I love working with flowers and stems that are unique, not all uniform. When we build and install archways it is always best to work with the nature of the materials- selecting branches and stems that naturally follow the shape you are trying to create.
Although, I am not going to lie – sometimes flowers can really tangle themselves together so you have to think carefully about how to handle and transport them.
Recently I was working with Thalictrum, a stunning, delicate brilliant purple flower, it got so tangled, like a finishing wire which can be frustrating.
Are there any wildflower myths you’d love to bust? (Like: “they’re too messy” or “they don’t last”)
That wildflowers mean a super relaxed / boho/ meadow style of arranging. You can style more wild flowers in a sleek, modern paired back way.
Do you have a favourite season for wildflower weddings-or does each one bring its own kind of magic?
Each season brings its own joy. I’ve been called a fickle florist before as I change what my favourite flower is with each turning of the season. Currently I would pick…
Snowdrops for Winter. Muscari for Spring. Sweet Peas for Summer and a Dahlia in Autumn.
If you could create a dream wildflower wedding for yourself (or redo your own!), what would it look like?
Oh I found this the hardest question! At the moment I am thinking about Autumn, so dreaming about golden grasses, golden bracken and using berries and rosehips.
What’s one piece of advice you’d give to couples thinking about using wildflowers in their wedding?
I would suggest thinking about scent. Do you want a scent or not? What are your favourite scents?
Jenny’s passion and expertise truly shine through, reminding us how much thought and care goes into every wedding bouquet. Whether you’re planning your big day or simply love the beauty of flowers, her insights offer inspiration and practical advice to make your floral dreams bloom. Thanks to Jenny at Flowermug for sharing her knowledge with us! You can follow her on Instagram and see all her latest creations- https://www.instagram.com/jennyflowermug/?hl=en