What kind of flowers do hip young brides-to-be want in their wedding bouquets these days?

Well, roses are still hugely popular, especially classic, traditional creamy white and ivory coloured kinds.

But increasingly the demand today is for more sophisticated colour schemes featuring peonies, orchids, hydrangeas and sweet peas, according to Darlene Meyers-Jackson, of Bouquets, one of Vancouver’s busiest event floral designers.