This week we are featuring the beautiful and romantic Coral Charm peony flower. The coral ruffles of the peony are the perfect focus and foundation for your bridal bouquet and wedding flowers.

Single Coral Charm Peony bloom
Photography by Orlov Design Co

The Language of Peonies

The language of peonies has made these flowers the favorite choice for weddings since Victorian times. They symbolize a happy marriage, compassion, honor, wealth, stability, luck, and abundance.

Style Considerations

Peonies come in a wide variety of sizes and colors, which makes it such a versatile flower for many bridal styles, including modern, classic, boho, and even rustic elegance. They add that romantic touch to everything, whether it is bridal bouquets, wedding cakes, centerpieces at your reception, wedding signage, and so much more.

A beautifully set wedding table by Poppies Design Studio featuring Coral Charm peonies| Photography by Lauren Muckler Photography
Arrangements by Poppies Design Studio| Photography by Lauren Muckler Photography

Although traditionally used in spring, these soft, angelic blooms can be sourced year round by your florist. Peonies do cost more, so if your heart is set on peonies for your wedding day, be intentional and selective where you choose to use these captivating flowers. The bridal bouquet and the wedding cake are excellent choices since these will be in many of your wedding photos.

Coral Charm Peony

The lush bridal bouquet featuring Coral Charm peonies is from Poppies Design Studio of St. Louis. | Photographed by Lauren Muckler Photography | The Pink Bride® www.thepinkbride.com
Bouquet by Poppies Design Studio| Photography by Lauren Muckler Photography

This year Pantone announced Living Coral as the color of the year. The coral color pairs well with a wide range of colors, which makes it the perfect addition for most wedding color palettes. The Coral Charm peony is an excellent choice for incorporating the Pantone Color of the Year to your wedding.

These beautiful florals are from Poppies Design Studio of St. Louis. The arrangements feature Coral Charm peonies with accents of peach ranunculus, coral Amsterdam roses, coral Romantic Antike garden roses, Ilse spray roses, David Austin Edith and Juliet garden roses in apricot tones, and Sweet Eskimo roses in blush pink tones. | Photographed by Lauren Muckler Photography | The Pink Bride® www.thepinkbride.com
Arrangements by Poppies Design Studio| Photography by Lauren Muckler Photography

After the Wedding

Did you know that peony bushes can grow for 100 years? Their longevity adds to the allure and romance of these enchanting and beautiful flowers. If you use peonies in your wedding, consider planting peonies in your garden. The yearly blooms will bring you back to all the beautiful memories you and your fiance created on your wedding day!