Flower Ideas and Inspiration for Your Boston Elopement
There are so many different directions you could take for your flowers for your Boston elopement - Boston is such a vibrant city, and you can truly let your creativity run wild here when it comes to your florals!
The truth is, your wedding flowers are so much more than just something pretty to look at; they are designed to be the connecting pieces to tie everything together, and I believe that they are always worth the investment - even for an elopement.
Keep reading for ideas + inspo for your floral in Boston and take a behind-the-scenes look at A + G’s enchanting spring Boston elopement to get a better idea of what your own celebration in this magical city could look like.
Anne and Gwynne’s Spring Elopement in Boston
My wish is that every couple getting married embodies that absolute joy and originality as Anna and Gwynne did during their elopement this spring in Boston. Everything from their clothes to makeup to activities (getting North Shore roast beef! Riding the T! Walking in the public garden!) was just so full of love and about having the absolute best time. My friend Lensy Michelle, their photographer, followed them around, and it seriously made for the best wedding gallery.
Flower-wise, I designed bright-as-hell personals for the couple. A funky drapey pocket square for Anna (popping out from their rusty orange suit) and a giant textured bouquet for Gwynne (who really embodied the more-is-more aesthetic in the best way). To say these were some of my favorite personals to design so far this year is an understatement.
After the couple's adventure around downtown Boston, they had their ceremony in my favorite mini wedding chapel, Dearly Studio, in Somerville, MA, before dancing the night away in Bow Market.
I've lived in the Boston area for over a decade at this point and have such a love for my city, so it seriously makes me emotional when I see couples want to embrace the city in their wedding plans.
A La Carte Elopement Flowers
For those wanting to elope and take their personal flowers on a grand city adventure, Althea A La Carte is a great option for unique and custom florals with no minimum spend!
If you know you want elopement flowers, a great alternative option to full-service wedding flowers is à la carte flowers.
What are à la carte flowers? This is a service ideal for couples who don’t want to pay for full-service wedding flowers but still want personalized flowers. With à la carte flowers, you’ll order your floral pieces individually.
Here at Althea Floral Design, I offer an à la carte floral service with no minimums, and you can easily book this offering online. This is a simplified offering for couples who know that they want stunning, expressive florals—just on a smaller scale and without the price tag of custom designs or installations. To learn more about this offering, go here!
While our à la carte service isn’t a full floral design service, that doesn’t mean we don’t still put a lot of intention and care into your florals. Also, it doesn’t mean that you won’t get all the items you’re looking for, as this offering can get you personal flowers, from bouquets to boutonnieres, centerpieces, and easy-to-assemble arch rentals, along with floral garlands to decorate. Think: personal flowers, statement ceremony pieces, and charming centerpieces, all available for pickup or delivery.
With this offering, I still love to see your inspiration photos, hear about your favorite flowers, and will do my very best to have the wedding flowers match the other elements of the wedding, whether it's an intricate, colorful veil or DIY centerpieces.
Boston Elopement Flower Inspiration + Ideas
Here are some ideas you can try for your Boston elopement! These ideas are just a starting point - you can take what you love and leave what you don’t!
Whimsical, colorful Boston elopement
For a more whimsical, colorful themed elopement, flowers you could incorporate include vibrant shades of hydrangea, garden roses, and peonies. I also love the idea of adding in any type of lavender bloom for this elopement theme because, for me, lavender evokes so much whimsy and nostalgia.
Romantic, elegant Boston elopement
For a romantic, elegant elopement, you could include burgundy winter flowers like hellebore or red roses. For this elopement theme, I also love the idea of including a cascading floral bouquet - to me, they add a touch of timelessness to your day. Other moody, darker florals you could incorporate include dark shades of ranunculus, and don’t forget to add some foliage for contrast!
Adventurous, urban-themed Boston elopement
For an adventurous, urban-themed elopement, flowers you could incorporate are any bloom that is earthy and organic. I also think for a more urban setting, eucalyptus pairs so nicely with your floral arrangements. You could also add in lily grass and ferns!
Nature lovers Boston elopement
For a nature-lovers-themed elopement, I would put focus first on greenery (ivy, ferns, vines) and then pair it with wildflowers, daisies, roses, etc.
Whatever your elopement vision is, I promise we can bring it to life with your florals! What’s most important to me is that we choose florals that actually reflect who you are as a couple and celebrate your love story in all its technicolor glory.
Ready to Invest in Flowers for Your Boston Elopement?
I hope you found these ideas + inspo on elopement flowers helpful. Flowers truly elevate everything - from the space you’re in to the clothes you’re wearing. Everything will feel more special when you’re immersed in full-on floral magic, and they are absolutely worth every single penny.
Looking for a florist for your Boston elopement / microwedding? I would love to bring your unique vision to life! We design bold microwedding / elopement flowers for Massachusetts lovers, and our à la carte offering is designed to make things as easy and fun for you as possible. Inquire here about Althea À La Carte to get your wedding florals sorted in under 15 minutes!
*Photos: Lensy Michelle Photography
*Elopement venue: Dearly Studio
