Using the Stargazer Lily in Your Wedding

If you’re looking for the one flower that has it all, the stargazer lily is the perfect choice. These lilies are big, bold and extremely fragrant. When it comes to your wedding decorations, they work beautifully as the signature flower or as a way to accent mixed arrangements. At Rose Hill Flowers, we’d like to show you some of the special symbolism behind these flowers along with some of the great ways you can add stargazer lilies to your wedding decorations!

 

A Symbolic Stargazer Wedding

 

One of the reasons why stargazer lilies are an excellent choice for your wedding is that they hold a lot of meaning. Lilies are the flower that is traditionally associated with purity and innocence. The Victorians used pink lilies to send messages of honor, wealth and prosperity.

 

The stargazer wasn’t around in Victorian times, but that doesn’t mean it holds any less significance. In 1978, a botanist by the name of Leslie Woodruff was trying to create the perfect lily, and the result was the pink and white stargazer. Woodruff’s success gives these flowers the added meanings of fulfilled dreams, accomplishment and perfection.

 

He gave these lilies the “stargazer” name because, while most lily blooms face the ground, the stargazer blooms toward the sky. The name inspires hope and a celebratory feeling.

 

How to Decorate and Accessorize with Stargazers

 

First and foremost, stargazer lilies make excellent flowers for bridal bouquets. A bouquet made entirely from stargazers is both delicate and glamorous at the same time. Should you choose a mixture of flowers for your bridal bouquet, the stargazer is an excellent choice as a focal point.

 

These lilies also work very well for centerpieces and altar arrangements. You can create a variety of looks with the stargazer, including country garden-inspired decor, tropical arrangements or a pretty in pink theme. One of our favorite ways to use the stargazer is as an eye-catching accent to bouquets of purple and pink flowers.

 

When it comes to the cake flowers, most brides opt for roses or gerbera daisies. However, the stargazer lily is definitely a flower to consider. The pairing of lush pink stargazers with pink or white frosting will make your wedding cake a feast for the eyes!

 

Whether it’s the symbolism, the delicate beauty or the rich scent that draws you to the stargazer lily, you’ll find that they’ll make an excellent wedding flower. You can learn more about wedding flowers of all types and get fresh wedding decor ideas by visiting the Rose Hill Flowers website.