Top 6 Wedding Floral Trends For 2026

With 2026 creeping up on us  (I know right, already!) I’m keeping my eyes peeled for the next best trends and creative ideas circulating the floristry world. So much artistry to take inspiration from and many florists around the world creating these beautifully immersive arrangements that I am absolutely loving. Fun with colour, shapes and textures are getting mixed around, experimentation and unique forms take centre stage as we see these trends not only define the modern bride but are actively shaping the industry into what we recognise it today. Floristry as an artform, sculptors with our medium of flowers. It is such an exciting time to be a florist and work with such wonderful clients getting equally excited at what a magical day can be transformed into from flowers.

Now for the juicy trends, what you came here to read about! I’ve narrowed it down to 6 and noted a few different aspects of design to help widen the range. These are fantastic key ideas to speak with to your wedding florist and help you describe your dream florals. 

If you’re loving these trends, having your wedding based in the Hunter Valley, Newcastle or Sydney and looking to book your 2026 florist, flick me an email or complete the floral enquiry form to receive a custom quote. 

Top 6 Wedding Floral Trends of 2026:

1. Sculptural Stems and Asymmetrical

2. Fruits and Florals

3. Natural Movement

4. En Masse Florals

5. Materials

6. Contrasting Colours

Sculptural Stems and Asymmetrical

These are the installations of our generation. Fun, unapologetically unique and a piece you definitely can’t miss. Florists are using all sorts of frameworks to build these wonderful works of art and twisting stems in all sorts of directions. Sculptural and asymmetrical characteristics can be shown freestanding, with or without vessels such as urns or vases and with pillars. Staggering pillars of 4 to 6 are also another popular arrangement choice to utilise height to base coverage of the flowers while being able to repurpose individual pieces from ceremony to reception. Seattle based florist Iris and Fig created this dream like flower sculpture, incredible work nailing this trend.

Fruits and Florals

It’s just a match made in heaven isn’t it! Adding a tasteful edge (see what I did there) and expanding a whole new dimension to the flowers. These two complementary elements push the boundaries of what we think wedding flowers are to be. A playful take to not only enhance but expand shape and colour in a naturally curated and creative way. My favourite combination of fruits and florals (and veg!) has to be a fresh Mediterranean feel, executed perfectly by the fabulous Sydney based florist, My Violet.

Natural Movement

Once you see it, you can’t unsee it. Natural movement is everywhere and a go to pick for today’s brides and for good reason! Utilising the flow of how florals naturally fall creates these effortlessly chic arrangements that are full of life. Features like hanging, textural, soft and tall enhance how florals and foliages sway in the breeze to when the bride walks down the aisle with her bouquet. It’s all about embracing movement and tapping into that picked fresh from the garden look, a signature of contemporary wedding floral artistry. Check out this stunning bouquet created by lovely Mary Poppies floral studio, how the amaranthus and orchids complement, I can imagine it would have moved so effortlessly.

En Masse Florals

There’s something undeniably eye catching about a mass of individual flowers. It creates instant impact, highlights the beauty of the chosen floral and brings this creative sense of confidence to the design. Some of my favourite uses of this technique are masses of roses, kale, queens anne lace and tulips. Please keep in mind, I do recommend you leave the choosing to your florist’s professional knowledge as there are a lot of seasonal and external factors to be considered when arranging this design and your florist will know the best options to execute it perfectly. Eve Bud created this gorg hydrangea arrangement out at Royal Botanical Gardens, definitely one of my many favourites using this design technique.

Materials

Whether it’s ribbons, pearls, draping fabric, these additional elements create an elevation of the overall aesthetic, softening transitions between arrangements and adding layers of textures that boost the floral look. It’s the subtle, attention to detail and final touches that tie it all together, bringing romance, softness or even a touch of drama depending on how they are used. They’re elements more than just styling, they complete the story. Bee’s Blossoms does some amazing lux ribboning on her bouquets and definitely is a must to check out for this style.

Contrasting Colours

Using contrasting colours has been grabbing attention since the invention of the colour wheel (a very long time) and are definitely having their floral moment recently. Playing with colours makes bold statements and creates interest in arrangements. Think crisp white blooms and bold black tableware, deep burgundys against pink blushes, orange florals with rich blue bridesmaids dresses. These unexpected pairings bring depth and turn simple arrangements into real life paintings. It’s fresh and expressive, full of personality and no doubt getting the party started. Check out Lovers and Fleurs dreamy use of contrasting colours in her bridal bouquet at Centennial Vineyards, breathtakingly beautiful.

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