The Gathering Garden Magazine
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The Trending Wedding Flowers of 2026: What Couples Are Actually Choosing
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From earthy neutrals to sculptural pastels, discover the flowers, palettes, and unconventional blooms defining 2026 wedding florals — straight from florists’ own order books. -
The Wedding Flowers of 2026 Are Getting More Personal—and a Little Unexpected
From wild garden arrangements to fruit and flowers, 2026 wedding florals are becoming more expressive. Here are the ideas worth borrowing for your celebration. -
Why More Brides Are Choosing a Dried Bridal Bouquet (And What Nobody Tells You About the Heat)
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Fresh flowers wilt on exactly the schedule a wedding day can't accommodate. A closer look at why dried bridal bouquets have moved from a niche boho choice to a mainstream one.
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One Wedding Bouquet, Three Keepsakes: How to Divide a Dried Bouquet
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Instead of preserving one wedding bouquet as a single piece, more brides are dividing it into several smaller keepsakes to share with family. Here's a step-by-step approach using a dried meadow-style bouquet.
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Why Boho Brides Are Choosing Dried Oats Over Baby's Breath
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Dried oats carry centuries of harvest symbolism as a sign of fruitfulness and abundance — and their soft, textural spikelets have made them a favorite alternative to baby's breath in modern boho bouquets.
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Ammobium: The Winged Everlasting Behind Timeless Bridal Bouquets
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Meet Ammobium alatum, the papery Australian wildflower Victorians called an "everlasting" — and why it's still a favorite for bouquets, wreaths, and keepsakes that never wilt.
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The 'Quiet Luxury' Wedding Trend: Styling Ranunculus for an Understated Reception
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Ranunculus takes its name from the Latin for little frog and its layered petals from Persian royal gardens. Learn its origins and how to style it for a quiet luxury wedding. -
Billy Balls in Bridal Bouquets: How an Australian Wildflower Became a Wedding Trend
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Craspedia, or billy balls, grow wild across the Australian outback. Discover how this native wildflower became a wedding staple and how to use it in bouquets and boutonnieres. -
Get a jump start on peony season with Fresh USA Grown Peonies By The Gathering Garden
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The Benefits of Having Lavender in your Home
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Quick answer: Lavender in the home promotes better sleep, reduces stress and anxiety, boosts mood, repels insects naturally, and can help relieve h... -
How to Make a Dried Flower Wreath
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How to Make a Dried Flower Wreath Shop This Sunshine Wreath Shop Now → Quick answer: A DIY dried flower wreath is made by... -
Weddings are back!
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Quick answer: Yes — after pausing during the pandemic, The Gathering Garden is back to creating wedding-day florals, including handmade dried flowe...
