Lavender — Wedding Florist's Guide
Lavender is the fragrant texture flower that defines Provence-style and rustic weddings. Beyond the classic purple color, lavender also exists in white and pink varieties. This page covers fresh and dried lavender usage in wedding work.
Botanical name: Lavandula
Season
Summer (fresh), Year-round (dried)
Vase life
4–6 days fresh, indefinite dried
Stem length
30–45cm
Wholesale
$1.00–$1.75 per stem fresh, $0.75–$1.25 dried
Available color varieties
Stem count guide
How many lavender stems you'll need for common wedding arrangements.
| Arrangement | Lavender stems |
|---|---|
| Bridal bouquet | 8 |
| Bridesmaid bouquet | 5 |
| Centerpiece | 6 |
Best used for
- Rustic weddings
- Provence aesthetic
- Fragrant personal flowers
- Textural accents
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Design tips for lavender
Use dried lavender for weddings where the fragrance matters more than the color — it stays fragrant for months.
Pair with white garden roses and italian ruscus for classic Provence feel.
Clump lavender into small bundles within the arrangement — single stems get lost.
Pairs well with
Complementary stems to combine with lavender in wedding arrangements.
Common mistakes to avoid
Using lavender in non-rustic weddings — it locks the aesthetic into a Provence direction.
Single-stem placement — lavender needs to be bundled to have visual impact.
Ignoring fragrance — lavender is one of the most fragrant flowers and dominates other scents.
See it in action
Lavender and White Wedding Flowers Recipe
See how lavender works in a real wedding recipe →
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