This is stock “the flowers”, different from what is posted above:
http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=stock+flowers&go=Search&qs=n&form=QBIR&pq=stock+flowers&sc=8-12&sp=-1&sk=
Those are mostly sheaves of wheat.
I’m talking about a bouquet consisting one one kind of flower, usually with longish stems, wrapped with ribbon, as opposed to something arranged and stuck into a bouquet holder with oasis.
The overall shape tends to be long, rather than round.
Love it-- ask a question, get three somewhat varying answers :-< but i I think I have a better idea.
So moving on-- DS and the rest of the men (groomsmen, father of bride/groom) wore succulents as boutonnierres, and the wedding cake had succulents on it as well. Ditto for tables. Many were taken home and planted. Ours didnt survive, but the ones planted outside DS’s and wife’s house are now HUGE.
Here’s where we are now: venue booked, dress bought and being taken in, dj hired, violinist hired, photographer hired, catered found and food tasted, and officiate booked! We still need to get our save the date cards done, cake, flowers, bridesmaid dresses figured out, and the rehearsal dinner needs to be sorted out. We were planning on 120 people but I think we are more around 140. Both sides have large families. Luckily, it doesn’t matter to the venue, it just adds to the food/booze bill.
I was so lucky with eldest dd as she just wanted a small reception with appetizers.
Oops, following up with my post number 1750, I just asked my sister how much her lunch for 100 people at the Ahwahnee was, and she informed me that in 2016 the old concessionaire had lost their contract and that the new concessionaire was Aramark! Blech! And apparently the hotel has had to change its name. So sad! So I can no longer recommend it since our experience was under a completely different operator.
@jym626 Not to beat a dead horse, but what I was referring to was multiple stems of the long-stemmed flower, stock, of which doschicos has provided pictures, wrapped/bound/tied with a lovely wide ribbon in a complimentary color. As you can see from the photos, stock comes in many colors, many of which are subtle and beautiful pastels that work well with bridesmaid’s dresses.
I didn’t realize initially that you were unfamiliar with stock. It is a lovely flower. 
Succulents sound interesting.
Not familiar with stock. When I did a search I got photos of wheat, and “stock photos” of other things. So I asked… I have seen brides carry long lillies tied together with a ribbon. That was pretty.
I had to look up “nosegays” when we had a group phonecall with the floral designer as I didnt now what that was either!
Ok–learned something new and lovely. I have seen photos of weddings using those longer sheaves of stock, just never had a name for it before.
Isn’t Stock common in those large floral sprays, too? The sort with gladiolas, etc. I’m wondering if some areas have a different local name for it, because it’s pretty common.
It can have a strong scent.
Me too, @HImom- never heard of sheaves of stock, or floral stock, until this thread, hence the reason I asked what that was. Had to look up alstroemeria too when it was mentioned as a table topper at a luncheon .
Strong scents can be tough on folks with allergies, which can make flowers a bit more challenging.
I love stock and I think it would be beautiful as a sleeve of flowers with a ribbon. The range of color is great but the scent is strong. I love stock but would hesitate to use it in a table arrangement unless it is put together right before reception as the stems begin to smell pretty quickly in water.
@jym626 - Asteomeria is the one flower that grows great in my yard. I’m also surprised more of you aren’t familiar with stock as it is sold at all the floral counters in my area. Plus it is fairly easy to grow.
@nottelling - I had read that about the Ahwahnee.
Regarding guest list. I have always been of the mindset that life cycle events are a time for family to come together. While I may not see some of them regularly they are still an important part of my life. If we don’t invite cousins to weddings and such the next generation loses contact with each other. That is what happened with my parents and their siblings. I have a ton of cousins who I have only met a couple of times in my life. My Mom was one of six but we were the only family in Ca. My Mom nor her siblings made it a priority for the cousins to know each other.
In our case, first cousins made the cut, but nothing beyond that. It helps that most of the cousins (save 4) are in the 19-31 age range and the kids have grown up with each other. If my MIL had her way, we’d have cousins of cousins and all her friends who have invited her to their grandchildren’s events. Just can’t happen in this case. I am going to channel the advice and experience of @2VU0609. This one is out of my hands. Waiting to hear what the kids are thinking about music and some of the more esoteric details.
I’ve always known asteomaria as Peruvian Lily. One and the same, correct?
@doschicos - per google search alstroemeria Is also known as Peruvian lily. I didn’t know that.
This thread has become the floral education thread!
@Consolation, I didn’t know what stock sheaves were either! But I like the idea of a single kind of flower wrapped with a ribbon. I think that would fit my D’s wedding better than a traditional bouquet. The purple stock looks great.
Any other purple flower suggestions that would work in this type of arrangement in case she doesn’t like that one as much as I do?
@snoozn - How about irises? There another flower I actually know!
Not sure about the time of year of your daughter’s wedding, @snoozn, but I love lilacs.
Those peruvian lilies just mentioned come in purple shades. Other ideas are orchids, calla lilies, freesia, hydrangea, sweet pea, lavender. I know you mentioned a meadow type wedding for your daughter. Here is a pretty and casual bouquet with lavender:
https://www.theknot.com/real-weddings/lavender-and-green-apple-bridal-bouquet-photo?context=purple-wedding-bouquets-photos&page=1
The great thing about lavender is it can be dried and used in sachets, etc. afterwards.