"What's Next After Protea and Pampas Grass? Let's Master the Cotton Flower!"
2018.12.29 published
If you prefer a natural atmosphere♡
When it comes to flowers popular among brides who love natural and rustic weddings,
☑︎ The iconic flower of Africa, "Protea," which is derived from Greek mythology, and
☑︎ The trendy dried flower that looks like burning pampas grass, "Pampas Grass.”
Both are very well-known floral materials.♩
In addition to these two, the third recommended flower is "Cotton Flower."♡
About Cotton Flower*
As the name suggests, the Cotton Flower is a flower of "cotton."
Cotton is that fluffy cotton we all know. It blooms flowers resembling hibiscus in the summer and then produces cotton balls around September and October.
(Here is a cotton flower!)
By around winter, dried cotton balls start appearing in flower shops on branches.
When I see cotton flowers displayed in front of stores, I feel that "winter has come," as they signal the change of seasons.
Can be used as wedding flowers♡
Cotton flowers serve as a heartwarming supporting role with their fluffy and soft appearance. The combination of pure white cotton and brown pods creates a charming effect, making them perfect for wedding decorations and items.♡
I'm sure many of you think, "Cotton at a wedding? I've never seen that!" but it surprisingly fits perfectly and is very stylish, so let me introduce it.♩
① Cotton Flower x Table Arrangements♡
Use cotton flowers in the guest table arrangements. Pairing them with greens creates a natural atmosphere.*
It feels like a party in the woods out of a picture book.♩
Combine greens and red, and it’s completely Christmas-themed.♡ Gold candles and velvet ribbons would complement perfectly.
If you go with a white base combined with gold and green, it gives off not only a warm natural vibe but also a fresh impression.♡
Elegant coordination is also possible. It adds a touch of softness, making it more adorable.♡
➁ Cotton Flower x Wreath
It's common to see cotton flowers added to dried flower wreaths in arrangements.♡
They’re soft, cute, and pure white.♡
Mixing them with fresh green instead of dried flowers also looks stylish.*
A wreath made entirely of cotton flowers is natural and beautiful.♡
③ Cotton Flower x Bouquet
Surprisingly, using cotton flowers in bouquets is recommended for everything from natural styles to cute ones.♡
A green-based natural bouquet with cotton flowers.♡
A lavender-colored round bouquet is cute.♡
A lovely bouquet made with cotton flowers and dried flowers in very soft shades. They pair perfectly with mimosa.◎
They also look good in a chic, muted green bouquet.♩
④ Cotton Flower x Swag
Hanging "swags" upside down on walls or boards mixed with cotton flowers looks stylish too.
You can create a warm swag.♩
If you decorate with pine cones, it gives a strong Christmas feel.♡
It also looks lovely paired with red berries from nandina.
⑤ Cotton Flower x Christmas Tree
Decorating the Christmas tree with them makes it look like it's snowing.♩
Using cotton flowers as ornaments is a fantastic idea.*
⑥ Cotton Flower x Ball Bouquet
Combining cotton balls into a spherical shape for a ball bouquet is also wonderful.♡
Have you ever seen such a fluffy, soft bouquet??
It would definitely look cute in the hands of a small child.♡
Cotton Flower x Others♡
Stick them to a board*
Place them in hanging glass balls.♡
Attach cotton flowers to an embroidery hoop to create a "kaleido frame" for a three-dimensional effect.♡
Incorporate cotton flowers in the main wedding flower arrangements.♡
Cotton Flowers are just this cute♡
Who would have thought that “cotton” could be this cute?
Don’t you think so???
They fit into any style and bring a relaxed, sophisticated feeling when combined with different materials, which is the charm of cotton flowers.♡
They are particularly recommended floral materials for weddings in the winter season.♡