A Seasonal Guide to Wedding Flowers
Perennial Petal Choices
Flowers are one of the important details that brides want to pay special attention to when planning their wedding. Every bride has an idea of what they want their wedding day to look like and has favorite flowers she wants to incorporate into her wedding attire and décor. But before a bride makes a move, she needs to know her blooms!
Out of season flowers for your area can be very expensive, so do your research and find out what flowers you want will be available at a reasonable price for your wedding season. Ask your florist about abundant blooms available in your area and in your budget
So if you're planning your wedding for spring, summer, fall or winter, here's a seasonal guide to wedding flowers that will work for you.
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
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Alstroemeria |
Alstroemeria |
Alstroemeria |
Alstroemeria |
Anemone |
Assorted Lilies |
Assorted Lilies |
Assorted Lilies |
Assorted Lilies |
Asters |
Asters |
Amaryllis |
Bells of Ireland |
Azalea |
Bells of Ireland |
Bird of Paradise |
Boronia |
Bells of Ireland |
Chinese Lanterns |
Carnation |
Candytuft |
Boronia |
Candytuft |
Crysanthemum |
Carnation |
Candytuft |
Carnation |
Dafoldil |
Daffodil |
Carnation |
Delphinium |
Delphinium |
Daisy |
Delphinium |
English Lavender |
Eucalyptus |
Delphinium |
Eucalyptus |
Eucalyptus |
Evergreen Boughs |
Eucalyptus |
English Lavender |
Gladiola |
Freesia |
Freesia |
Eucalyptus |
Godetia |
Gentian Rose |
Godetia |
Gladiola |
Hydrangea |
Heather |
Heather |
Godetia |
Iris |
Holly |
Iris |
Hydrangea |
Jasmine |
Iris |
Jasmine |
Iris |
Lisianthus |
Jasmine |
Leptospermum |
Jasmine |
Love in the Mist |
Leptospermum |
Lisianthus |
Lily of the Valley |
Orchid |
Lisianthus |
Orchid |
Lisianthus |
Ornamental Peppers |
Orchid |
Peony |
Love in the Mist |
Peony |
Poinsettia |
Protea |
Orchid |
Phlox |
Protea |
Ranunculus |
Peony |
Protea |
Rose |
Rose |
Phlox |
Ranunculus |
Scabiosa |
Scabiosa |
Protea |
Rose |
Stephanotis |
Snapdragons |
Ranunculus |
Scabiosa |
Sweetpea |
Stephanotis |
Rose |
Stephanotis |
Tulip |
Sunflower |
Scabiosa |
Statis |
Wax Flower |
Sweetpea |
Snapdragons |
Sunflower |
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Tulip |
Statis |
Sweetpea |
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Veronica |
Stephanotis |
Trachelium |
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Wax Flower |
Sunflower |
Tuberose |
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Sweetpea |
Veronica |
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Trachelium |
Wax Flower |
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Tuberose |
Yarrow |
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Veronica |
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Wax Flower |
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Yarrow |
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There is a large variety of flowers available each season, but it is impossible for you to know what each flower looks like - unless you are a florist. We've organized some of the more popular wedding flowers and included a description for each flower to help you out.
| Flower | Season | Description |
|---|---|---|
Alstroemeria |
Year-round Bulb-grown |
Long-lasting, popular, bi-colored blooms in many different color combinations |
Amarylis |
Year-round Bulb-grown |
Large trumpet-like blooms in a variety of colors from red, white, pink. |
Anemone |
Spring |
Papery and delicate, available in bright or soft hues |
Aster |
Summer - Fall |
Small, daisy-like flowers clustered on upright stems |
Bells of Ireleand |
Spring - Fall |
Tall stems with many green bell shaped flowers |
Boronia |
Summer |
Small pink blooms on brushy stems, good for filler and accents |
Calla Lily |
Year-round |
Colored varieties are smaller than white Calla lilies, not all varieties all year round |
Camellia |
Winter - Spring |
White and shades of pink, bowl-shaped blossoms |
Campanula |
Summer - Fall |
Pink, violet and white, delicate flowers on medium tall stalks |
Carnation |
Year-round |
Long lasting and available in many colors |
Dahlia |
Summer - Fall |
Orange, white, pink, purple, yellow star-like blossoms |
Daisy |
Year-round |
Yellow center with white petals |
Delphinium |
Summer - Fall |
Pink, purple, white spiky flowers |
Freesia |
Year-round |
Long lasting popular scented blooms in vibrant color choices |
Gerbera |
Year-round |
Trendy long lasting large daisy-like flowers available in many hues. Also available in mini size |
Hydrangea |
Spring - Summer |
Large globes of blossoms in pink, lavender, blue, white, mauve |
Lily of the Valley |
Spring |
Popular, small bell-shaped blooms on small stalks in white, pink and taupe |
Orchid |
Year-round |
Exotic and popular, available in many varieties and color combinations |
Peony |
Late spring - early summer |
Pink, red and white round flowers |
Ranunculus |
Late spring - early summer |
Popular white, yellow, pink compact rose-like flowers |
Rose |
Year-round |
Variety of colors, colors have meanings |
Stephanotis |
Year-round |
Delicate white tube flowers. Harder to find in bunches but used in wedding decoration. |
Sunflowers |
Summer - Fall |
Long lasting, yellow with black center, popular summer/fall wedding flower |
Tuberose |
Summer - Fall |
White scented trumpet-like flowers on long stems |
Tulips |
Spring |
Hardy, almost waxy flowers, with thick black stamens, available in many colors. |
