Planning a wedding in Toronto can be both exciting and overwhelming. One area where couples often feel the pressure is flowers — fresh bouquets can be expensive, perishable, and stressful to coordinate. Dried wedding flowers have become increasingly popular among Toronto brides who want timeless beauty, sustainability, and stress-free planning.
Here’s a guide to the top dried wedding flower trends for 2025 and 2026, along with tips on sourcing locally grown, naturally dried blooms.
Dried and Preserved Flowers Are Mainstream
Dried flowers are no longer just a niche choice for weddings. Pampas grass, bunny tails, statice, and other grasses add texture and dimension to bouquets, while muted, earthy tones such as soft tans, creams, and muted greens create a natural and elegant look.
Because dried flowers don’t wilt, they’re perfect for long wedding days, outdoor ceremonies, and couples who want their bouquet to double as a keepsake.
For Toronto brides, dried flowers also solve logistical challenges. With busy city venues and unpredictable summer weather, knowing that your bouquet will stay beautiful all day provides peace of mind.
Mixing Dried and Fresh Flowers
Hybrid bouquets that combine dried and fresh elements are a major trend for 2025–2026. This style blends the lush vibrancy of fresh blooms with the texture and longevity of dried stems.
For example, a bouquet could include garden roses or ranunculus alongside dried grasses or preserved foliage. This approach allows Toronto brides to achieve a modern, textured look while still enjoying the color and freshness of seasonal blooms.
On my farm at Harvest Hill Flower Farm, I specialize in naturally dried flowers, but many brides also enjoy mixing dried stems with locally sourced fresh flowers to create a unique, custom bouquet.
Wildflower, Natural, and Organic Styles
Even in an urban environment like Toronto, couples are gravitating toward natural, unstructured bouquets that feel like they were gathered from a wildflower meadow. Loose, garden-style arrangements with dried grasses, lavender, and pods add a soft, organic aesthetic that works well in both rustic barns and city venues.
Locally grown dried flowers from Ontario farms offer the perfect way to achieve this look while supporting regional agriculture.
Bold Colours and Statement Bouquets
While neutrals remain popular, many brides are embracing bolder, moody color palettes for 2025–2026. Deep burgundies, muted rusts, and rich greens make striking statement bouquets, especially when combined with textured dried elements.
Statement bouquets that mix volume, contrast, and a variety of dried stems are increasingly popular among Toronto brides who want a modern, dramatic feel.
Sustainability and Local Sourcing
Eco-conscious weddings are on the rise, and dried flowers naturally support this trend. By sourcing locally grown flowers, couples reduce shipping emissions and support small Canadian farms.
At Harvest Hill Flower Farm, I grow and dry each flower myself, ensuring that bouquets are chemical-free, sustainably produced, and carefully crafted. This approach also allows me to offer more accessible pricing, removing the “wedding markup” often associated with imported blooms.
Versatility: Beyond Bouquets
Dried flowers are versatile. They can be used for ceremony décor, table centerpieces, hanging installations, and as keepsakes from the wedding day. Brides are increasingly repurposing bouquets into home décor, or saving them as lasting reminders of their special day.
Offering guidance on bouquet preservation and alternative uses can make a dried flower vendor stand out in the Toronto wedding market.
Where to Source Dried Wedding Flowers in Toronto
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Harvest Hill Flower Farm (Port Perry, ON): Naturally grown and dried bouquets, available for Toronto and Ontario weddings. View my wedding bouquets
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Wild North Flowers (Toronto/GTA): Boutique dried and preserved arrangements, with delivery across the GTA. Explore Wild North Flowers
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KarinYa Botanicals: Elegant, naturally muted dried bouquets ideal for small weddings or elopements. Visit Karinya Botanicals
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Vintage Bash and other boutique florists: Dried and preserved bouquets with unique styling options.
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Etsy and independent artisans: Handmade dried bouquets shipped across Toronto and Ontario, offering a wide range of styles and custom options.
Final Thoughts
Dried wedding bouquets are more than just a trend — they offer durability, sustainability, and timeless beauty. For Toronto brides planning 2025 and 2026 weddings, locally grown and naturally dried flowers provide a practical, elegant, and meaningful alternative to traditional fresh flowers.
If you’re planning a wedding in Toronto or Ontario and are drawn to any of these trends, I would love to help create a custom bouquet that reflects your style and values. Each arrangement is grown, dried, and arranged with care, ensuring that your wedding flowers are not only beautiful but also personal and sustainable.
