If you’re wondering why the fleur du jour is the anthurium, you can blame 90s nostalgia. Popular throughout that decades, it’s not your typical wedding bloom, (you probably recognise as a houseplant!) but it’s popping its pretty little head up in weddings worldwide!

Traditionally reserved for tropical destination weddings, florists are including anthuriums in contemporary arrangements with roses, ranunculus, orchids, and even pampas grass giving floral arrangements character and an unexpected aesthetic. The unique, heart-shaped design and unusual colour options make anthuriums real eye-catchers. From traditional red and white to other colours like dusty pink, coral and even purple and chocolate brown, you’ll find these beautiful flowers in several options and styles.

To show you just how versatile these unique blooms are, we’ve rounded up amazing chic and contemporary anthurium wedding flower ideas below!

Anthurium Wedding Flower Ideas

1. Can you even with this rose and anthurium-filled red bridal bouquet by The Florist on the Hill! Wowsers!

2. This simple pairing of single green hydrandea and anthurium stems tied with the black ribbon makes for an incredibly chic modern bouquet.

3. Add texture and create interesting shapes with all white florals, just like this arrangement by Save the Date.

4. Low key obsessed with these very on-trend floral pillars, filled with textural blooms like anthurium, gerbera daisies, hydrangea and trailing amaranth, all in the season’s hottest shades.

5. We’re loving all the ways brides are shaking up their bridal bouquets right now, and this anthurium-dominated style which the bride wore on her wrist is no exception.

6. Anthuriums in the softest shades of pink are paired with lilacs, darling roses and white bougainvillea to create this elegant and chic bridal bouquet by New England Flower Co.

7. The matte texture and ability to add height and drama mean the anthurium makes for a wonderful centrepiece flower, as showcased by this arrangement by Flower Lovers.

8. Soft pink roses and bright red anthurium work oh-so well together, especially when paired with fluffy texture like this bouquet by Dans le Jardin des Amoureuses.

7. This single bloom anthurium bouquet design by De Bohemia Lab is oh-so-chic. Perfect for a minimalist bridal bouquet look.

8. We’ve got massive heart eyes for this sculptural, textural bouquet by Cosa Design & Styling. Along with anthurium, this beauty features an array of unusual blooms such as phalaenopsis, blushing bride, pampas grass, rice flower, scabiosa stellata, silver brunia, dianthus peach, tumbleweed, and celosia. That’s right, 10 different kinds of flower!

9. This achingly cool 90s-inspired red bridal bouquet features velvety red roses, bold waxy red anthuriums and crisp white orchids paired with retro bouquet faves carnations and baby’s breath!

10. We’re loving the delicacy of this all-white, centrepiece created by Allium by Olympia, featuring anthuriums and trailing amaranth.

11. Just how striking is table setting dreamt up The Nouveau Romantics with a floral centrepiece by Running Wild Florals, featuring cream roses, tulips, spray painted arctic white hellebores (to highlight their shape), and those unique, veined blush anthuriums?

12. Pretty anthuriums all in a row! Just how chic is this simple design using single stems by Marikap?

13. One Fab Day bride Whitney’s colourful, eclectic and utterly modern bouquet was filled with vibrant red roses, anthurium, orchids and a spray of baby’s breath.

14. Lovers of the bridal bouquet purse trend will adore this anthurium and pearl version, bold, chic and so on trend.

15. We’re swooning hard over this all-white textural centrepiece by A Table Story.

16. Running Wild Florals created this simple and modern design with a simple mix of cream roses, tulips, spray painted arctic white hellebores, and neon-style, veined blush anthuriums.

17. Love the single stem bouquet trend? Anthuriums are the perfect choice thanks to their natural strength and sculptural beauty. This green version, accented with delicate pearls, is pure elegance.

18. Super simple yet incredibly chic, this sleek pebble-shaped vase with a flower frog is filled with a modern mix of anthurium blooms and ranunculus for a touch of softness – perfect for a contemporary celebration.

19. Anthuriums add a gorgeous dose of texture paired with delicate pink roses, orchids and lunaria in this modern table setting by Kiss from Fleur.

20. We can’t stop pinning this modern, sculptural bouquet of blush anthuriums paired with soft feathered textures by Le Sentiment atelier. Minimal, effortlessly chic and totally unexpected for a contemporary wedding.

21. Hello achingly cool bridal bouquet! This unique beauty which rocks the very cool chrome trend, is by the super talented hands of Electric Stems.

22. Waxy white anthuriums are paired with dainty baby’s breath in this unique and stylish table plan floral display by Marikap.

23. Purple anthurium and zesty ferns – fruity, fun and an explosion of joyful colours and textures by Wild Feather Event Styling.

24. A single anthurium bloom in a moody, unexpected hue, radiating modern elegance, tied with a sleek black ribbon.

25. Sleek all-white anthurium bouquets for the bridesmaids? Too cool.

26. Wowsers! This all green bouquet featuring trailing amaranth and green anthurium by Evebud literally stopped us in our tracks.

27. Hand-painted anthuriums by Betty Flowers Santorini were the perfect finishing touch to this simple, all-white, single tier wedding cake by Alexandra’s Cake.

28. Floral mantel of anthurium and hydrangea—chic, showstopping, and elegant. We love this simple pairing.

29. We couldn’t love this pastel and pearl embellished anthurium wedding bouquet by The Florist on the Hill more if we tried!

30. This bright, cheery and totally unique bouquet filled with anthuriums and pincushion protea will put a smile on your guests’ faces for all the right reasons!

31. We say let those anthuriums take centre stage in all your wedding florals à la Wildflower & Willow to give height and drama to table decor.

32. Looking for ideas for a contemporary all-white bouquet? This monochrome anthurium bouquet with black ribbon is divine.

33. Anthurium and calla lily provided the perfect finishing touch to this sweet, dome-shaped wedding cake.

35. This explosion of scarlet colour and texture is a feast for the eyes as boldly beautiful as our real bride Shauna.

35. Not a real anthurium, but this natural leather version by Big Brooch is stunning—a chic, one-of-a-kind brooch for the bride or groom.

A Guide to Using Anthuriums for your Wedding

• While they all look similar, anthurium varieties are extremely diverse: they are available in a wide range of sizes and versions but the most popular are the Marea tulip-shaped anthurium, the Zizou and Lilli ribbon-shaped anthurium, the heart-shaped anthurium, the Peruzzi cup-shaped anthurium, as well as the Mystique and Marijke veined anthurium varieties.
• Anthuriums are one of the most wilt-resistant flowers around, making case for the perfect summer wedding flower.
• Anthuriums are available all year round making them a great addition for any season, but as they are not native flowers to Ireland and the UK, they will have to be imported – something to be aware of if you’re aiming for an environmentally conscious wedding. Depending on where you live, they may not be the most sustainable choice.
• While anthuriums can be pricier than most flowers, incorporating one stem per bouquet makes for unusually lovely arrangements. One stunning anthurium can have a greater impact than a whole bouquet full of smaller blooms. They are also great for ceremony backdrops and floral installations.
• For a budget-friendly bouquet option, why not try a single bloom anthurium bouquet? Anthuriums are perfect for this purpose and can really make a statement. 
• Finding it hard to get your hands on anthuriums? You can find fantastic faux versions online.
• Work with a great floral artist that can help guide you in creating the look you want. Here is our hand-picked selection of recommended florists in Ireland.

From bouquets to centrepieces, check out more wedding flower inspiration.