All About Garden Roses for Your DIY Wedding

Are you getting ready for the occasion you've been Pinterest-planning forever — your wedding? We know how it goes. We also know fresh garden roses can make the perfect wedding day even better.

Garden roses, also known as old-fashioned roses, are larger and lusher than standard roses. These stunning flowers date back to the 14th century and feature blooms anywhere from 3.5 to 5.5 inches wide. Garden roses are also open, more natural and look like something you'd pick from your own garden. They're perfect for natural brides who want soft and romantic floral designs.

When you want a classy bloom choice appropriate for elegant and rustic themes alike, our wholesale garden roses are a gorgeous choice. Need to know more about these beauties?

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Meaning of Garden Roses

Is there anything more romantic than roses? These classic flowers have been used throughout history to share love. The traditional meaning of garden roses is "I am grateful for your presence in my life." For weddings, these blooms represent gratitude, happiness, and love.

Garden roses can also be used to show appreciation for a new romance, to celebrate an anniversary, or even to apologize. No matter what you want to say, wholesale garden roses from Flower Moxie are the perfect way to share your feelings.

Garden Roses also have meaning by the color as well. White symbolizes purity, while yellow garden roses represent joy. Red garden roses are a common choice for love and passion, while pink garden roses are associated with grace and appreciation. If you are not sure which color to choose, let the occasion guide your decision — bright, bold colors are perfect for a festive celebration or summer wedding, while soft pastels work beautifully for more subdued gatherings.

Now that you know a bit more about the meaning of garden roses, it is time to learn more about them.

Characteristics of Fresh Garden Roses

As a beautiful addition to bridal bouquets and wedding arrangements, garden roses are one of the most popular floral choices among our DIY brides.

Unlike standard roses — which have close-bunched petals and a rounder shape — or spray roses — which are smaller clusters of tiny roses on a single stem — garden roses have a crimped, tissue paper-like look that's both elegant and unique. They come in various colors from traditional reds and whites to more uncommon shades like peach and purple. If you are thinking about incorporating fresh garden roses into your bouquets or wedding floral arrangements, you can expect the following characteristics.

• Three to four inches in diameter
• Nine to 25 petals
• Sweet, flowery fragrance
• Ruffled petals
• 12 stems per bunch
• Quick-blooming
• Hardy
• Available in rosette form — with a ruffled cup shape — or quartered form with four different centers 

Choosing Garden Roses for Your Wedding

Wondering where garden roses are best used in your arrangements? These beautiful blooms are typically considered an "accent flower" used to complement and bring out other varieties in your bouquets. Usually, accent flowers take up about 20% of the whole arrangement.

With their elegant shape and delicate ruffled petals, fresh garden roses add both volume and texture to any floral design. They are at their best when incorporated into:

• Centerpieces: Garden roses stand out stunningly as part of a well-placed centerpiece for your reception tables. We recommend using three to five stems in each centerpiece.
• Large arrangements: Because of their large bloom and volume, garden roses are more suited toward large floral arrangements than small pieces like boutonnieres. Incorporate one or two bunches in each big arrangement.
• Bridal and bridesmaid bouquets: These natural beauties will steal your heart in bridal bouquets — either as an accent flower or as the primary bloom. Plan to use six to nine stems for the bridal arrangement and one to three stems for bridesmaid bouquets.
• Arch Arrangements: Garden Roses are beautiful additions to Arch Arrangements, Arbors, and Chuppahs alike. They are a perfect way to bring an extra touch of refinement to your wedding ceremony.
• Ceremony Urns: Garden roses are also a good choice for ceremony urns, whether they flank the aisle or sit at the altar. Use three to five stems in each urn.
• Altar Pieces: For a beautiful garden-inspired wedding, try using garden roses in your altar pieces. We recommend two to four large blooms per arrangement.

Now that you know more about the beautiful, romantic garden roses, you can start planning your DIY wedding bouquets and arrangements. Whether you are incorporating them into a large display or an elegant bridal bouquet, these lovely blooms are sure to make your day even more special. Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!

How to Care for Your Garden Roses for Your DIY Wedding

When ordering Garden Rose Flowers from Flower Moxie, the flowers will arrive fresh and ready to use after being processed and hydrated. The Garden Rose Flowers will be shipped in flower boxes and wrapped with paper to protect the flowers during transit. Upon arrival, it is important to open the box and remove the Garden Rose Flowers from the packaging. The flowers will need to be re-cut and placed in fresh and clean water. Garden Rose Flowers will last anywhere from 5 to 10 days when properly cared for.

To extend the life of your Garden Rose flowers, we recommend following these simple tips:

• Keep the Garden Rose Flowers in a cool location, out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources
• Change the water after 2 days or if it looks dirty
• Add flower food to the water following the packet's instructions
• Re-cut the stems every 2 to 3 days or as needed
• Remove any broken or browning stems and set aside for boutonnieres and corsages

By following these simple tips, you can rest assured knowing that your Garden Rose flowers will perform beautifully in your bouquets, centerpieces, flower crowns, arch arrangements, centerpieces, and all other DIY wedding decor.

Bulk Garden Roses Online From Flower Moxie for Your DIY Wedding

Ready to add these beauties into your DIY flower designs? Buy fresh garden roses in bulk at Flower Moxie — and check out all of our flowers and our original recipes for Pinterest-worthy arrangements today.

When you are ready to put your dream wedding together with DIY skill, Flower Moxie is here to make it simple. Shop our gorgeous selection of garden roses wedding flowers online — and explore our chic design ideas for more inspiration.

If you are looking for an easy way to add garden roses flowers to your wedding decor, look no further than Flower Moxie. We offer a wide variety of garden roses flowers in every color. In addition, we offer a convenient online ordering system so you can get your flowers delivered right to your door via FedEx or shipped Air Cargo by Southwest. Check out our shipping options here. If you are looking for bunches upon bunches of garden roses flowers, consider buying in bulk. Flower Moxie offers a wide selection of garden roses flowers for bulk purchase. Shop our selection here.

If you are planning to DIY your wedding flowers, we recommend that you place your order for wedding supplies at least 2 to 3 months before the big day. By being proactive and placing your order early, you can to help avoid any last-minute stress on your big day and have less items on your checklist. We will ship your flowers to you 3 days before your DIY Wedding or event so you have enough time to make them into the bouquets, centerpieces, and other arrangements of your dreams. Check out our timeline instructions and video!

Flower Moxie provides all of the information, tutorials, and tips that you need to create beautiful Wedding Flowers with garden roses Flowers. From bouquets to boutonnieres to garlands and more, we have everything you need to bring your vision to life.

No matter what your vision is for your big day, Flower Moxie can help you. For more information about our garden roses and other flowers, or to place an order, please contact us today. We are here to help make your wedding dreams a reality!

We hope you enjoyed learning all about garden roses and how to use them in your DIY wedding flowers. Be sure to check out our other DIY Wedding Flower Guides for more great tips and tricks! DIY Wedding Flowers can be a lot of work, but they are so worth it when you see the final product on your big day! Congratulations and happy DIYing!

Flower Moxie offers a wide variety of DIY wedding flowers and supplies. Please check out our Supply Store here for all of your DIY Wedding Flower needs! If you need help getting started, our experts are always available to offer tips and advice.

Our Promise

Here at Flower Moxie we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality, florist-grade flowers and wedding greenery for your special day — because DIY deserves to be top-notch, too. We will do our best to work with any budget and to get you the most instagram-worthy blooms possible. If you want fresh wedding flowers without breaking the bank, you’re in the right place. 

Now you may be wondering, “How do I make my own wedding flowers?” Flower Moxie offers a selection of free video tutorials as well as an extensive library of exclusive, customer-only video tutorials (DIY Master Class!) that will walk you through every step of the process, including how to make a bridal bouquet, how to make a bridesmaid bouquet, how to make bouquets, how to make a boutonniere, how to make a corsage, how to arrange flowers for a wedding arch, how to use flowers on a pergola for a wedding, how to make a flower crown, and so much more!

Our fresh cut garden roses are a favorite with DIY brides for their high petal count and and stunning centers. We offer bulk wholesale cabbage roses in a variety of colors at a fraction of the cost. We have a huge selection of garden rose flowers at the best price possible, and in bulk quantities. Fresh garden roses, like Juliet garden roses, are perfect for DIY brides and florists alike. We sell an incredible range of garden rose flowers in a range of shades to suit the most popular wedding color palettes. Garden roses are one of the most popular wedding flowers because of their incredible texture and that special touch they add to a DIY bridal bouquet. They work for a wide array of style arrangements, looking their best in bouquets and intimate table scapes. They pair perfectly with any palette and act as little jewels in a bridal bouquet!

Another benefit of using Flower Moxie is that we don’t require huge minimum purchases! You can order exactly what you need and still enjoy our low bulk wholesale prices. We can get lovely garden roses for any kind of big event including DIY weddings and bridal showers! These flowers are professional florist grade, and we offer easy-to-follow floral recipes and unique designs. Still need help? Check out our Custom Design service and let our designers help you create a bespoke look for your wedding! Stumped on how to do your own wedding flowers? Befuddled with how to order bulk DIY wedding flowers? Flower Moxie has the best customer service available as well as the best online premium quality bulk wholesale wedding flowers. We are obsessed with getting you the DIY wedding flowers of your dreams. Order your fresh cut flowers online today!