Floral Appliqué: A Different Kind of Bouquet

I’ve been spending time with flowers lately. (And by that, I mean I may have accidentally brought home more stems than would reasonably fit in our vases from Garden Delights.) Here’s what’s coming for 2025 wedding floral trends — they’re moving beyond the vase entirely.

Sometimes, a good idea comes along and strikes by storm.

Floral appliqués, pioneered by Laurel and Leaf, incorporate your favorite garden blooms by creating art on skin. They’re similar to temporary tattoos, but with actual flowers. And yes, it photographs beautifully.

This September, it was a treat to watch these delicate arrangements come to life for an editorial session at Southall Meadows, and I’ve learned a few things about which blooms work best.

Spring gives us sweet peas and ranunculus — both stunning for creating those subtle, dreamy moments that make sculptural floral design feel effortless. Lily of the valley would drape beautifully in incredible linear stories across collarbones.

Summer brings us garden roses that deserve their own gallery wall. Delphinium and forget-me-nots create these tiny constellations of color that will make a stunning statement and last for hours.

Fall and winter won’t be sitting this up-and-coming fashion moment. Japanese anemones and hellebores are proving that sculptural floral design in 2025 isn’t just about the big, bold statements. Sometimes it’s about finding beauty in the smallest details.

Here’s what I love most about this trend: it’s entirely up to you how you use it.

Maybe it’s just a small moment during your getting-ready photos. Maybe it becomes part of your first look. Or maybe you decide flowers belong in vases after all — and that’s perfectly fine too.

Take your time with it. See the small moments. Let it be bigger than a trend, and make it your own statement.

If you’re curious about incorporating floral skin appliqué into your celebration, let’s talk. I promise to only daydream about flower varieties a little bit.