10 Charming Yellow Flowers for Weddings

Bridal bouquets come in every color of the rainbow, with styles varying from simple to elaborate. Each bride picks the blooms they like in the colors to match the wedding colors. Yellow flowers are a happy, bright, and sunny choice for bouquets, and thankfully, several types of flowers come in various shades of yellow. From light pale shades to vivid and vibrant shades, these yellow flowers below will create beautiful bridal bouquets. Most florists carry flowers in yellow and many online sites including Fifty Flowers and Whole Blossoms carry fresh blooms.

10. Tulip

The popular and pretty spring tulip comes in vibrant yellow colors. This simple flower makes a wonderful addition to a bridal bouquet. Standard tulips have a bloom size of about 1 inch. Blooms are on the end of a stem that averages from 10 inches to 12 inches. Yellow tulips mean there is sunshine in your smile meaning they would match the smile of a bride on her wedding day.

9. Dahlia

Dahlia flowers come in a range of yellow shades from bright to creamy. The blooms are typically 2 inches to 4 inches in diameter. They work very well in bridal bouquets with their many petals. Some varieties have red tips on the bright yellow petals. These flowers create a full and cheerful bouquet for any bride.

8. Calla Lily

Golden Yellow Calla Lilies add sunshine to any bridal bouquet. They come in various sizes from petite to tall. The blooms range in size from 1.5 inches to 4 inches in length. The stems range in length from 11.5 inches to over 20 inches. Simple bouquets of Calla Lilies when tied with a ribbon look lovely carried cradled in the arm.

7. Daffodil

Daffodils are a beautiful spring flower and look lovely in bouquets. Another name for the bright beauties is Narcissus. These flowers are said to be a sign of luck and wealth. The blooms sit on long stems making them easy to use in a bouquet tied with a ribbon. These cheerful blooms come in various shades of yellow.

6. Iris

The graceful iris will be a focal point in any bridal bouquet. This flower is named after the Greek goddess of the rainbow. Each stem has one bloom on the end. The delicate petals of the iris stand while others lay making a stunning display. Sites like Fifty Flowers, have a variety of irises including yellow and a striking yellow and white mix.

5. Gerbera Daisy

Daisies come in sizes that range from mini to classic to super. The mini Gerbera daisy is smaller than but just as stunning as the classic size. Super Gerbera daisies are larger than the classic size and have blooms from 3 inches to 5 inches. The vibrant yellow color ranges from bold to a mix of yellow, and orange. Creamy, buttery yellow and golden yellow are other colors of the flowers. All sizes have layered petals that provide vibrant splashes of color in a bridal bouquet.

4. Sunflower

Sunflowers come in a variety of sizes, center colors, as and petal colors. Sizes of the blooms range from mini, small, and large. These bright yellow blooms are ideal for informal ceremonies, and the dark centers add contrast to the bouquet. The Mini Ring of Fire variety has bright yellow petal tips that turn red/orange near the dark center and other varieties have plain yellow petals. The meaning for sunflowers is loyalty and adoration.

3. Orchid

Orchids are available all year. They come in several shades of yellow. Some varieties of orchids have yellow petals with red centers or speckles on the petals. Each of the long stems has from six to 10 blooms. The meaning of orchids is love, beauty, and refinement. Mockra orchids mixed with mini Cymbidium orchids would make a nice bouquet.

2. Carnation

Carnations come in a variety of colors including pale creamy yellow. They are a long lasting flower, making them ideal in bouquets. These flowers symbolize memorability, love, fascination, and admiration. As a symbol of love, they make wonderful bridal bouquets. When shopping for carnations, Wholesale Blossoms as well as Fifty Flowers are two sites that carry a wide variety of pretty carnation flowers.

1. Rose

For some brides, the rose is the ultimate flower of love and the top choice for their bouquet. Yellow roses come in different sizes and shades. Varieties include Viva Yellow Rose, Golda Yellow Rose, Sonrisa Golden Yellow Rose, and Yellow Rose Hummer. Miniature roses would also look exquisite in bouquets with the larger versions.