The First Steps For Selecting Perfect Wedding Flowers
Flowers are a key element to any wedding or special event as they add striking, fresh beauty and establish the day's look, feel, and ambiance. Deciding which wedding flowers to select can be overwhelming, especially if you don't know much about the endless variety of beautiful blooms. Looking at the many pretty pictures of wedding flowers on social media and in magazines may inspire you, but it won't help much if you don't know the names of the flowers you like or if they'll be in bloom when you are getting married.
To assist you as much as possible, our team of experts compiled a helpful guide to popular wedding flowers and when they are in season. Along with guidance from your florist, this list will help you select fresh and vibrant seasonally appropriate blooms for your wedding day. Don't know the difference between a lilac and a lily? Don't worry! When selecting wedding flowers, a great place to start is discovering which blooms draw you in and captivate your attention.
Why You Should Choose In-Season Flowers for Your Wedding
Flowers add enchanting natural beauty to your wedding day, and using in-season blooms creates an authentic and elegant vibe that is in tune with your surroundings. Seasonal flowers are not only at the peak of their freshness but are also readily available from local growers. Ordering out-of-season blooms is a little more risky since they may not arrive in time for your big day due to various uncontrollable factors, such as weather, climate, or shipping issues.
Utilize the seasonal wedding flowers list we curated below to select from the many gorgeous gifts Mother Nature bestows upon us every season. When gathered together, designed, and presented by an expert floral designer, your in-season wedding flowers will be a stunning masterwork of romantic blooms -- and a wedding photographer's dream.
11 Most Popular Wedding Flowers
Peonies
Romantic, round, fluffy, and ruffled, it's no wonder the gorgeous peony is one of the most popular wedding blooms of all time. Coming in beautiful shades of white, cream, pink, yellow, and red, these luscious blossoms are highly sought after by couples. Peonies bloom in late spring until early summer and are available from April through June.
Garden Roses
Garden roses differ from the tightly cupped blooms of the standard classic rose by having a denser amount of loose, fluffy petals. The result is a luxurious, full blossom brimming with romance and wonderful fragrance. Garden roses are perfect for wedding bouquets and centerpieces as they come in many beautiful shades and are available year-round.
Anemones
These striking blooms are known for their bold, dark center surrounded by large, delicate petals. The white variety with a jet-black center is striking and perfect for black-and-white-themed weddings. Anemones also come in shades of pink, purple, red, burgundy, and even blue. They bloom in early winter through early summer and are available from December until June.
Ranunculuses
A wedding bouquet favorite, the ranunculus flower is an eye-catching bloom due to its numerous, delicate, tissue-thin petals wrapped tightly around each other. A hardy blossom despite its fragile appearance, ranunculuses make great boutonnieres and look fabulous in centerpieces. Available in nearly every shade, you'll have no trouble incorporating them into your wedding color scheme. Ranunculuses bloom during late winter and spring and are available from February through May.
Dahlias
A large, showy bloom, dahlias typically take center stage in bouquets and table pieces. Some varieties of dahlias grow to be as large as a dinner plate (appropriately named "dinner-plate dahlias"). They come in numerous colors, including varieties with eye-catching color combinations. Dahlias begin blooming in mid-summer through late fall and are available from July until November.
Hydrangeas
Fluffy, lush, abundant, and versatile, hydrangeas have long been a staple in many wedding floral designs. These beautiful blooms pair well with other flowers but can just as well stand on their own. Their remarkable color variation, from solid blues, whites, pinks, reds, purples, and greens to a mixture of colors in the "antique" variety, makes them adaptable for nearly any wedding theme, whether classic, boho, romantic, or vintage. Hydrangeas are typically available year-round, but their peak blooming season is mid-spring until late summer or early fall.
Sweet Peas
Perfectly named, sweet peas are endearingly adorable. With a lovely fragrance and delicate, ruffled petals in shades of pink, lavender, light blue, and white, these flowers are a popular choice for weddings. Sweet peas are available year-round.
Lilacs
A lush bloom made up of bunches of smaller flowers in dark purple and light lavender, lilacs are lovely, fragrant flowers that exude romance and sweet love. While the purple variety is more well-known, this flower also comes in a crisp white. Lilacs bloom in the spring and are typically available from April through June.
Hellebores
In contrast to the many bold-colored wedding blooms, hellebores bring a more muted and moody palette to a wedding. This enchanting flower with a slightly downward drooping head comes in shades of ivory, mauve, dusty rose, dusty blue, and even black. Hellebores bloom in the winter through early spring and are available from December until April.
Tulips
A wedding classic, tulips are timeless yet evoke a modern vibe. Their iconic upright bulb set atop a long graceful stem comes in nearly every color, and their bright hues are especially striking. Whether used in a wedding bouquet or centerpiece, you can't go wrong with such a charming flower. Tulips bloom in late winter through spring and are available from December until April.
Calla Lillies
Standing out from the crowd due to their chic trumpet-shaped blossoms, calla lilies are as elegant as they are extraordinary. These beautiful blooms create a sleek and sophisticated look and can be found in shades of orange, burgundy, purple, red, white, and multi-colored hues. Calla lilies are available year-round.
Seasonal Guide to Popular Wedding Flowers*
Use this guide to learn when your favorite wedding flowers are in season.
Spring Wedding Flowers
March, April, May
- Amaryllis
- Anemones
- Astilbe
- Daffodil
- Hellebores
- Hyacinths
- Hydrangea
- Lilac
- Paperwhites
- Peonies
- Poppies
- Ranunculus
- Spirea
- Stargazer Lily
- Tulips
- Tweedia
Summer Wedding Flowers
June, July, August
- Asters
- Astilbe
- Blushing Brides
- Coneflower
- Celosia
- Cosmos
- Coxcombs
- Dahlias
- Dianthus
- Hydrangea
- Peonies (June only)
- Rudbeckia
- Sunflower
- Viburnum
- Yarrow
- Zinnia
Fall Wedding Flowers
September, October, November
- Amaryllis
- Anemones
- Asters
- Celosia
- Chocolate Cosmos
- Chrysanthemum
- Cone Flowers
- Dahlias
- Daisies
- Dianthus
- Marigolds
- Poppies
- Stock
- Viburnum
- Yarrow
- Zinnias
Winter Wedding Flowers
December, January, February
- Amaryllis
- Anemones
- Camellia
- Crocus
- Daffodil
- Cherry Blossoms
- Freesias
- Hellebores
- Holly
- Lilac
- Paperwhites
- Poppies
- Ranunculus
- Star of Bethlehem
- Stephanotis
- Tulips
Year-Round Wedding Flowers
- Alstroemeria
- Amaranthus
- Calla Lilies
- Carnations
- Cornflower
- Delphinium (Larkspur)
- Freesia
- Garden Roses
- Gardenia
- Gerbera Daisies
- Gladiolas
- Gloriosa
- Heather
- Iris
- Lilies
- Lisianthus
- Orchids
- Pincushion Protea
- Roses
- Scabiosa
- Stock
- Sweet Pea
- Veronica
- Waxflower
* Depending on yearly weather patterns, growth cycles, or climate changes, some blooms may be available well before or long after their typical growing season. If your heart is set on having a particular flower in your wedding that typically blooms just before or after the season you are getting married in, check with your florist. It may be possible that those blooms will be available to you.