Flower Crush: Hellebores

Flower Crush: Hellebores

Haute horticulture for your hand bouquets and table centerpieces

Evocative of the blossoms on a fruit tree in spring, hellebores are not your average “garden variety” sophistication, but rather afford a degree of “just picked” stylishness that only a handful of other flowers can buy. One of the first flowers to appear in the spring – February is the main month for hellebores – the soft, star-shaped petals frame an impossibly intricate stamen ring and blooms appear to float weightlessly as if suspended in a pool of water. Their heads tend to hang down, but propped up in a bouquet, there is wonderful detail in the petals, like a flower tucked behind the ear of the little mermaid – before she traded in her fins for legs and left her fish friends under the sea forever.

The crisp yet delicate and lightweight nature of hellebores does wonders for your loose, garden-y bouquets (don’t even think about leaving them out of your cascade bouquet), but they also add something special to table centerpieces with their striking exoticism where guests can mingle with their beauty them up close and personal and let them subtly speak for themselves. You certainly won’t leave anyone wondering why you made the decision to include hellebores in your design scheme – unlike some people who trade mermaid fins and a seashell bra for wobbly legs and a dress made out of a shipwrecked spinnaker sail…

Hellebore Facts

Season: Early spring and early fall

Colors: Whites, yellows, greens, pinks, burgundies

When to Use: For a touch of the lush and unexpected in your bouquets and centerpieces. Keep in mind that this is an early spring flower and, like all early spring choices, has a tendency to be heat sensitive. Keep your bouquets in water when you’re not using them for your ceremony or photographs!

For more hellebores highfalutin (yup, we took it there) check out this DACOR Bacon House wedding or our Pinterest board!

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Love in full bloom - rain and all ☔️ ✨ 

Tamari & Zach embraced the romance of a rainy day ceremony at the historic Tudor Place, saying “I do” beneath clear umbrellas. Then they celebrated in the cozy, intimate setting of the Tabard Inn - with a warm floral palette of corals and oranges, the dreamiest Cafe au Lait dahlias, and proof that a little rain only adds to the magic. 

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G is for greenery 🌿, L is for lush ✨… you get the idea! 

When it comes to statement-making florals, a well-placed garland can do it all—elevate long tables, frame a ceremony aisle, or even drape around a fountain for that effortlessly chic look. Who said greenery was just filler? 💅 

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Industrial spaces have a beauty of their own, but the right floral design can take them from warehouse to urban garden. 🌿✨ 

For Laura & Michael’s Dock 5 wedding, we played with scale—tall magnolia branches to emphasize the height, lush florals to soften the space, and candlelight to add warmth. The result? An urban oasis that felt both grand and intimate.

1️⃣Go Big with Greenery – Tall magnolia branches brought height and movement to Laura & Michael’s Dock 5 wedding

2️⃣ Mix Textures – Lush, low floral arrangements softened the industrial edges while keeping the space dynamic

3️⃣ Layer Candlelight – Warm glows + metal details = a romantic urban oasis

4️⃣ Frame Key Spaces – A floral garland on the head table grounded the design and added intimacy. Trees flanking the table took it to the next level 

5️⃣ Contrast is Key – Pairing the raw, industrial elements with soft florals and organic details created the perfect balance

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