Planner's Pick - Fiddle Ferns and Brown Roses

I am so enthusiastic about the fiddle fern and brown roses. I know that these two have been around for awhile but I still think they are a fantastic choice. I love all things unique and I have to say that the fiddle fern and the brown rose are exactly that! They make an amazing combination but they would also look great on their own as the accent flower in your bouquets and centerpieces.

For a summer wedding, elegant brown roses would look lovely paired with this year's "it" color of honeysuckle pink. Use cream as an accent color to incorporate both the masculine and feminine color palettes with a neutral. Furthermore, either the brown rose or fiddle fern would be a perfect boutonniere for the gentlemen.

Although brown roses can be hard to find you should absolutely ask your florist about them. They can also be ordered online but I am always wary of doing this. Have a back up flower in mind if you plan to go this route. Mums would make a great substitution and they are readily available.


For fall, the rustic fiddle fern is the perfect accent flower. It is so unique looking with its multiple shades and curly cue appearance. You can find them in bright green, taupe and chocolate brown. Pairing the fiddle fern with brown roses, rouge calla lilies and bright mums would make for a very graceful autumn bouquet! The fiddle fern has a very rustic appeal and should take center stage in "Earthy" weddings.

They could also be used in the summer with pink roses or pink hydrangea for a very contemporary look! They are simple and intricate at the same time.

Thanks for letting me gush about my favorite florals for 2011! I think we will be seeing these two types of flowers for many years to come and I welcome them as a mainstay.


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