Wedding Flowers: Lily of the Valley

by Lindsey on January 7, 2010 · 0 comments

in Wedding Flowers

Lily of the Valley(Image:  Flickr)

Sweetness.  Purity of heart.  You make my life complete.  Lily of the Valley not only has adorable meanings, but look at the beautiful bell-shape this flower has.  This type of flower is most often used as a filler in arrangements, centerpieces and bouquets, like the bouquet from The Bride’s Cafe, but I’m sure you can get creative and make this your cornerstone, like the image below from Martha Stewart.

Lily of the Valley Bouquet_Martha Stewart(Image:  Martha Stewart)

Lily of the Valley Bouquet_The Bride's Cafe(Image:  The Bride’s Cafe)

The good news is that Lily of the Valley is available year-round, so trying to find them shouldn’t be difficult.  But, typically this flower usually only comes in white, but on a rare occasion, you might be able to find Lily of the Valley in pink.

pink lily of the valley(Image:  Flickr)

This flower is a little more delicate, so be careful not to expose them to heat.  They can easily be stored in a shallow vase with some water.  If you want to be extra careful, wrap them in some wax tissue paper, leaving the top open for air to circulate, then drop them in some water.

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