Choosing wedding flowers that are in season can sometimes have an impact on the cost. If you are trying to keep costs down throughout your wedding, choosing in-season blooms could be one way of saving. Today we’re sharing nine gorgeous flowers that are available all year round, and that will look fabulous in your wedding day blooms.
Most flowers are in season for only a few months at at time. Take many brides favourite, the peony. Their perfect season is from May until late June, a very small window of perfectness. Your florist will be able to guide you on what flowers are available during your wedding time, but if you want to stick to a budget, ask if year round blooms can be used.
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Rose
Obviously the most romantic and well known wedding flower is the rose. No matter the variety, a rose is always a good idea! Most roses are grown in greenhouses so are available all year round, with exceptions being fabulous garden roses such as the David Austin varieties which are prevalent during the summer months.
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Alstroemeria
Beautiful alstroemeria is like a delicate little lily, and is available in a rainbow of colours including white, pink, purple, red, yellow and orange. They create a simple posey and add texture to large arrangements. Their long vase life means they can last in water for at least two weeks.
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Calla Lily
A firm favourite with brides during the ‘90s, calla lilies have made a comeback in recent years thanks to their classic and elegant appeal. Carried in a bouquet on their own they make a regal choice, or can be teamed with other classics such as roses or hydrangea. They are available in white, orange, pink, purple and burgundy.
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Delphinium
With their long stems delphinium have a fun, boho feel. They easily ass height and drama to an arrangement and can look delicate within bridal bouquets. They are available in fabulous shades of blue as well as white, pink and purple.
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Lisianthus
The lisianthus is a cross between a rose and a carnation with multi-stem heads. They are robust in manner but so delicate in appeal, and available in most pastel shades as well as white.
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Carnation
Carnations get a bad reputation for being a filler flower but hear us when we say, carnations are charming and work superbly within bridal work! They are such a long lasting flower, pretty to look at and last for a very long time. They are available in a rainbow of colours and are one of the easiest flowers to dye – tie dye carnations, anyone?!
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Orchid
The ultimate bridal flower, there’s a reason orchids are one of the most popular wedding flower. Classic in style, orchids will add a touch of luxury to any bouquet when used on their own, and also a modern feel when incorporated with other subtle shaded flowers.
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Baby’s Breath
Baby’s breath, or gypsophila is causing a stir in weddings at the minute. Think large cloud installations and whimsical arrangements and you’ll be on the right track. Although it is mostly seen in it’s natural white, this pretty little bloom takes colour really well and is available dyed in every shade of the rainbow. Gyp is perfect for timeless brides, and for brides who want to add a fluffy touch of bohemian attitude to their day.
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Stock
Known in the trade as matthiola, stock have a wonderful peppery scent that will add so much to your wedding bouquet. The long stems have clusters of small blooms and are available in pink, purple, peach, yellow and white.
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