Flower Crush: Amaryllis

Flower Crush: Amaryllis

Red amaryllis shines in a winter bridal bouquet

Lush, star-shaped blooms are idolized atop the pedestal of a tall, stately green stem for a presentation that can only be described as royal. With bright, red-focused bloom hues to boot, it truly is a sovereign flower. The name “amaryllis” is derived from the word amarysso, which means “to sparkle”. What better bloom to ring in the new year than such a royal, “sparkly” flower as amaryllis?

Amaryllis is also known as St. Joseph’s staff, for the legend of the staff of Joseph that burst into bloom upon his being chosen as the husband of the virgin Mary.  This adds not only a Christmastime legend but a symbol of betrothal to the mix!

Speaking of betrothal, this bold flower can make a wonderful addition to your wedding celebration! Blushing clusters of the trumpet-like blooms tucked into your centerpieces and bouquets make for amazing textures. Additionally, leave the blooms atop their long stems for eye-catching topiaries. Bonus points for intact amaryllis plants that double as guest favors to be enjoyed long after your celebration!

Amaryllis Facts:

Season: Most readily available in the winter and spring

Colors: White to green, yellows and oranges, reds, corals, blush pinks, and burgundies

When to Use: For a truly regal look. Especially popular during the holiday months.

For more amaryllis elation, check out two beautiful weddings that used this penultimate winter bloom at the Lorien Hotel or the Hotel Monaco.

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Some weddings are magic. ✨ 

This one just took a cart, a loading dock, stairs, ramps, 250 feet of hallway, and a very determined florist team.

Here’s what you don’t see in the final gallery: the cardio, the zip ties, the setup hustle. But would we do it all again for this dreamy blue-and-white moment we created for Jenni & Aaron at the Omni Shoreham? Absolutely.

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Some weddings are sweet.

This one? Smart, stylish, and just a little unexpected.

At Eaton DC, where there’s a record player in the lobby and intention in every detail, we brought florals that nodded to tradition. White and blush, gold compotes, lush greenery - and then we slipped in a few surprises (hello, orchids). From a ceremony full of movement to tall reception designs that played with height and shape, this wedding proved modern love doesn’t have to be minimal.

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