So, you know you want flowers for your wedding day but you’ve got no idea about them, how many you want or need or what it could cost you – After-all, it often feels like suppliers just add an extra zero at the end at the mention of a wedding right?!
Well folks, let me help you; Over the next few weeks I’m going to be focusing my blogs on content to help you with all things wedding flowers – you.are.welcome!
For my first installment I’m going to be focusing on which flowers are in season and when. It may or may not come as a surprise to you that seasonal flowers will help you keep the cost reasonable – if you’re wanting a Peony in December or a Hydrangeas in April it’ll be a struggle to source and ultimately because they’re out of season they’ll be more expensive. My biggest trick is thinking seasonal, of course you can add in the year round favourites like Roses, Gypsophila & Eucalyptus but this will provide you with cost effective beautiful flowers and if you choose a great florist they’ll help you find which of those seasonal flowers best fit with your chosen colour scheme. Trust me when I say it - you can have beautiful wedding flowers no matter the season!
So let's get cracking are start with Spring & Summer...
Spring – March / April / May
As we enter Spring the onset of warmer weather will bring with it a pop of vibrant colour. Wedding flowers as we know can come in all shapes, sizes and colour schemes so here you’ll find a little snippet of my Springtime faves!
Anemone: By far one of the most versatile spring flowers, you’re guaranteed to find one that matches your colour scheme, whether you’re looking for bright fun purples & pinks, a splash of blue or a neutral white – these little stunners will always hit the mark giving your bouquet and wedding flowers a real standout star!
Ranunculus: These come in orange, red, yellow & white, their frilly round heads and beautiful scent are guaranteed to add a gorgeous pop of colour and turn heads! These work really well in all displays, bouquets and buttonholes and are really only available for such a short period of time, be sure to snap them up if you can!
Tulip: Coming in all shapes and sizes, from the traditional tulip to a parrot tulip with frilly edges, single colours or bi colours there really is a shape and colour for everyone! These look great on their own, in a simple border of Gypsophila or worked into a larger bouquet or display.
Peony: May brings with it the start of Peony season and this will last until the middle of June, Peonies are a highly sought after bridal flower, with a heavenly scent and variety of colours – predominantly a variety of pinks, whites & yellows. You can include these in your bouquets and floral arrangements in either a closed ball like form or a wider more open frilly marshmallow form – be sure to tell your florist your preference if you have one!
Hellebore: Often overlooked for bridal flowers and unfairly so if you ask me! They come in shades of white, cream, pink and purple. These little stunners give a lovely whimsical and informal look to any bridal flowers.
Freesia: With their unbeatable scent and huge variety in colour these are one of my top 5 for spring wedding flowers,available in many colours including cream, white, red, pink, lilac and yellow you’re guaranteed to find something you love with these little beauties!
Summer – June/ July/ August
Sweet Pea: Arriving in early June, of a little bit before if you’re lucky these are undoubtedly my favourite all time wedding flower, giving all the summer scents and the most delicate of petals you just can’t beat them! Sweet peas are an old school wedding flower choice but, in my opinion, just can’t be beaten, for it’s array of colours, the scent, the romantic, wispy flow they provide any arrangement they really are a corker!
Delphinium: These leggy stunners are an absolute showstopper! Their height and vibrant blue and purple hues make them a sought-after choice for brides and grooms, working well in meadow boxes to line and aisle, urn displays and even in bouquets to give that little “something blue”. Delphiniums also have very little scent so great for any sensitive guests!
Dahlia: These come in a HUGE arrange of textures, sizes and pretty much every colour you can think of. Dahlias a real statement piece to any bridal bouquet or centerpiece and are the perfect flower for July & August and often into Autumn. They’re unscented, so great for those hay fever sufferers. They’re not the cheapest choice for summer due to their popularity but they really will deliver the wow factor.
Cosmos: These delicate little beauties are a great substitute to the more traditional daisy and can be found commonly in pink, white, purple & orange. They provide a soft and romantic feel to bouquets and wedding florals and are the perfect choice if you want a little movement in your bouquet.
Cornflower: These are a sweet earthy wildflower and work perfectly for a whimsical, rustic or informal vibe, small but perfectly formed and most commonly come in light blue, but with pink, white and maroon as options too. These are a great affordable option and work well in all arrangements whether as a filler in a larger display or stand alone stems in a bud vase for pops of colour.
Zinnia: Coming in a wonderfully bright selection of colours Zinnias will give your wedding flowers a fun, vibrant splash of colour adding an unbeatable texture to any bouquet or display. These punch packing flowers are a great addition to a rustic wedding.
Hydrangea: Found in more of the traditional displays, and usually found in white and blues but can also be found in pinks, pinks and even greens! Their large heads make them a great choice for bridal displays; After-all bigger heads = less flowers required! Hydrangeas are high in scent, providing a gorgeously unique scent of summer as you pass them!
The above is by no means an exhaustive list of the seasonal possibilities, but they will act as a great basis to build your wedding flowers upon. Of course accompanied by the all yearers (Yes I'm making that a word!) you're in for some blooming fabulous flowers (see what I did there?!).
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