Top 5 Coolest Accent Flowers

When you think of flowers at a wedding, you may imagine beautiful white roses, elegant calla lilies, and tropical orchids. And while those flowers do have a place in many arrangements, there are other things you may not have thought of which could add that cool, unique touch you're looking for in your bridal bouquet.

So, here is a list of the top 5 coolest accent flowers you may not have considered for your wedding, courtesy of The Flower Cart.

#5 : Brunia

Green Brunia and Silver Dutch Brunia are two varieties of this accent. They appear as a cluster of spheres, Silver being a larger size. Brunia can add a new shape and texture to an otherwise plain bouquet and looks great paired with ivory and white flowers. And its silvery hue makes it a great choice for winter weddings.

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# 4: Alstromeria

This is a flower that is often overlooked when brides select their favorite bouquet flowers. Alstromeria, also called the Peruvian Lily, is a gorgeous, hardy and affordable flower that comes in a huge variety of colors.

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# 3: Craspedia

Craspedia is a yellow spherical flower that creates a great texture in any spring, summer, or fall color scheme. Its fun and funky look is growing in popularity and expected to be a favorite for 2011.

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#2: Fiddlehead Fern

 
This spiral-y fern tip is a unique and natural accent which can instantly transform your wedding flowers into a chic, modern design. A cool look for a black and white color scheme.

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#1: Celosia 

"That Brain thing" as you may know it. Celosia is a velvet-like flower most readily available in late spring and summer. It comes in a range of colors from pale green to dark burgundy. It is coveted for  its interesting texture.

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So hopefully this gave you some inspiration or at least made you feel a little smarter. If not, and you just happened to already be familiar with these flowers, then you passed our test.

Congratulations. You're awesome.