How about white tulips? White Tulip Bouquets Wedding tulip bouquets are the best. No matter if they are round, hand-tied or cascade shaped, white tulip bouquets for weddings are stylish and classy. White tulips may be used with bright yellow calla lilies, agapanthus, snapdragon, white stephanotis, lisianthus or red roses. The elegancy of a white tulip bouquet can always be given by a silk ribbon, tied in a bow. Also, for an out of the ordinary bride's white tulip bouquet, they may be mixed with white feathers. This glamorous element will give the bouquet quite a feminine touch and an elegant vibe. Here is a link that might be useful: A guide to white tulip bouquets and arrangements

I do believe this is Spiraea cantoniensis. The one most seen would be the cultivar Reeve's double. My bridal wreath does not bloom until well after leaves have opened, and it surprised me to see that some do. Makes a very dramatic statement.

Lacks vigor, needs a hot spot (like a fully exposed south-facing wall) in cool climates. Early, scented flowers are unique for being white or pink - otherwise a forsythia would make a much more willing and productive specimen in many situations. I have one placed to flower behind winter heaths in Island County, WA. Lives but does not prosper in the partly shaded planting site and cool climate.

Jessie, sorry it is gone, I read your message today. However if you are still interested you can get this plant for your dad from nurcar.com nursery. That is where i bought this one, online order. Below is the description on this plant from that site. Abeliophyllum distichum White Forsythia. Even though this is not a Forsythia, it is in the Honeysuckle family, Caprifoliaceae, it certainly does resemble it. Flowering for us just before Forsythia, its growth habit is similar, but somewhat more compact. Branches will be literally bathed in white Forsythia-like flowers. Prune back each year after flowering and it will give you a greater reward of flowers the following spring. This plant is native to Korea where it is so rare that it is illegal to sell it. Zones 5-8.