In the world of wedding florals, few blooms capture the essence of purity and romance quite like white wedding roses. These exquisite blooms, with their pure, ethereal beauty, have long been a symbol of enduring love and sophistication, making them beloved choices for weddings. Our curated collection offers a beautiful array of choices, each with its own unique character and charm, from the luminous Leonora to the softly sophisticated Purity. Whether you’re drawn to the ruffled grandeur of Patience or the delicate allure of Bessie our white wedding roses are the perfect choice, either as the focal point or alongside one another.
Our ultimate guide to white wedding roses will assist you in selecting the perfect bloom for your special day, ensuring that no matter your style or palette, there’s a white rose to perfectly complement. Explore the bloom times, fragrances and meanings behind some of the most esteemed roses in our collection.
White Wedding Roses by David Austin
Leonora
Perhaps the most revered of our white wedding roses, Leonora embodies timeless sophistication. Her name, meaning light and compassion, reflects the innate, ethereal luminescence of her ivory petals, while her ruffled, blousy blooms exude a delicate fragrance that dances with notes of cucumber and citrus. As a classic muse, Leonora unfurls her beauty with measured grace, taking up to four days to fully bloom from bud to reveal her full splendour. Perfect for weddings, this exquisite white rose triumphs in structured bouquets adorned with cascading foliage or mingles with effortless grace among pastel companions. Leonora adds an indelible mark of understated luxury.
Patience
Of all of the roses within our white wedding rose collection, Patience has the most recognisable perfume; an irresistible and intense blend of Old Rose with a hint of lemon which truly enchants the senses. Her abundance of lace-like petals means Patience can take up to 4 days to open fully, but her sculptural and beautiful rosettes are worth the wait. With a creamy-coloured centre, kissed with the softest touch of buttery yellow, Patience is an elegant and romantic white wedding rose that incorporates effortlessly in magnificent archways, regal-style urns and cascading bouquets.
Purity
For those seeking a gentle and informal look from a white wedding rose, Purity is the quintessential choice. True to her name, Purity embodies natural grace with her loose ruffled blooms, while each creamy-white flower is softly dusted with delicate hints of pale apricot and peach, adding a subtle depth and quiet sophistication to her beauty. Though petite, Purity’s fragrance is anything but – her perfume is distinctive and strong, reminiscent of Turkish delight and rose water. Within just two days, Purity transforms from a modest bud into a breathtaking bloom, her petals unfurling to reveal ever-changing hues that capture the magic of nature. We adore Purity for a nude or blush colour palette, but Purity’s soft colouring makes her an extremely versatile white wedding rose, effortlessly complementing many colour palettes, from soft pinks and apricots to shades of blue and sage.
Bessie
Bessie, a white wedding rose of unparalleled elegance, captivates with her enchanting colour transitions and timeless beauty. From the moment she emerges as an ivory bud, Bessie quickly unfurls into a classic deep cup, revealing a centre of warm apricot. As her petals relax, Bessie’s shape becomes more rosette-like, and her centre gradually transitions from apricot and soft peach through to buttery cream and caramel before paling to ivory, all while maintaining a halo of ivory outer petals. Her delicate fragrance, a light to medium blend of tea with subtle myrrh undertones, adds to her gentle allure. Opening fully within just two days, this versatile and demure white wedding rose is a wonderful choice for a classic bride.
