If you caught our first look at the Berry Spice colour palette, you’ll already know the mood: deep berry magentas, warm spiced oranges, and just enough greenery to keep it all feeling fresh rather than heavy. This time, we’re going behind the bouquet — the flowers that made the palette work, and the small details that carried the colour story right through the wedding party.
Meet the flowers
- Freesia ‘Double Mandarine’ — full, peony-like blooms in a bright, citrusy orange that give the arrangement its warmth and a lovely ruffled texture.
- Tulips ‘Double Princess’ — a softer apricot-yellow double tulip that bridges the orange and the deeper reds, stopping the palette from feeling too saturated.
- Amaranthus ‘Red Hanging’ — long, trailing tassels in a rich wine-red that add movement and drama, especially in a cascading bridal bouquet.
- Cymbidium orchids — the structural, jewel-toned magenta blooms that anchor the whole arrangement and give it a luxe, long-lasting finish.
- Skimmia japonica — used more for texture and scent than colour, its clustered buds fill out the arrangement and give it body.
- Calla Lily ‘Red Charm’ — sleek, sculptural, and deep red, adding a modern edge among all the softer, fuller blooms.
Together, they create that “berry spice” effect: warm and rich without tipping into anything too dark or autumnal — a palette that photographs beautifully against both blush and navy.
The extra details
The colour story didn’t stop with the bridal bouquet. Bridesmaids carried smaller posies in the same palette against blush, sequinned dresses, keeping every bouquet cohesive while letting the bride’s cascading arrangement stand out as the statement piece. On the groom’s side, a navy suit was paired with a rust-orange tie and a matching buttonhole pulling directly from the Tulip ‘Double Mandarine’ — a simple detail that ties the whole wedding party back to one palette.
It’s a good reminder that a colour palette isn’t just about the bouquet — it’s about carrying two or three key tones through every detail, from the bridesmaids’ posies to the groom’s tie, so the whole day feels considered rather than just coordinated.
Thinking about your own colour palette? Get in touch, and we’ll help you build one around flowers that are in season and built to last the whole day.