Choosing Seasonal Flowers for your Wedding Bouquets and Arrangements
Choosing flowers for your bouquet and wedding décor is one of the most creative aspects of wedding planning, but it can also be one of the most daunting. You might think the sky’s the limit when picking flowers, but keep in mind that the availability of flowers can be seasonal. It’s good to know the types of flowers available during the season of your wedding to give you an idea of what to work with. Coordinate your wedding bouquets and arrangements with beautiful in-season flowers.
Here is a guide to some of the seasonal wedding flowers available:
All Year Availability:
- Roses
- Gerbera
- Stephanotis
- Orchid
Spring:
- Daffodils
- Heather
- Calla lily
- Lily of the Valley
- Peonies
- Viburnum
- Sweet Pea
- Iris
- Hyacinth
- Amaryllis
- Tulip
- Lilac
Summer:
- Gladiolus
- Hydrangea
- Lavender
- Hibiscus
- Dahlia
- Delphinium
- Phlox
- Jasmine
- Zinnia
- Poppy
- Coneflower
- Sunflower
- Gardenia
- Cosmos
- Iris
Fall:
- Aster
- Hydrangea
- Scabiosa
- Astrantia
- Black-Eyed Susan
- Cosmos
- Delphinium
- Sunflowers
- Chrysanthemum
Winter:
In the winter, many typically spring flowers are often available, along with winter flowers:
- Calla Lily
- Daffodil
- Orinthogalum
- Amaryllis
- Narcissus
- Anemone
- Carnations
- Poinsettas
Nowadays, with air freight all around the world, your choices are many for your wedding flowers, over and above the ones listed above. However, choosing out of season flowers can add extra expense to your budget. Make sure to check into the pricing of flowers before you start your bouquet and display planning. Choosing mainly seasonal wedding flowers can help to reduce costs and fit in as season appropriate flowers.
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 14 March 2009 )
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