While planning your wedding, there are plenty of reasons to choose seasonal wedding flowers. They’ll be fresh, they’re more likely to be available, cost-effective and it’s better for the planet. Bonus: seasonal flowers reflect the natural beauty of the time of year, adding an extra touch of romance to your Big Day.
Below is a list of wedding flowers for each season, tailored to the unique charm of autumn, winter, spring, and summer:
Autumn Wedding Flowers
Autumn weddings are known for their warm, rich colours and a natural, rustic feel. The flowers in this season reflect these tones, with deep reds, oranges, yellows, and earthy hues.
- Chrysanthemums – Available in a variety of colours, from warm oranges and yellows to deep reds and purples, these blooms are sturdy and beautiful.
- Dahlias – These come in a range of sizes and colours and are especially popular in shades of burgundy, deep purple, and burnt orange.
- Sunflowers – A vibrant choice that adds cheer and a touch of rustic charm, especially in golden-yellow tones.
- Roses – Autumn roses are often available in rich, dark shades like deep red, orange, and copper, making them perfect for fall bouquets.
- Zinnias – These hardy flowers come in various colours, including warm tones like red, orange, and pink, perfect for a fall celebration.
- Craspedia (Billy Buttons) – These round, yellow flowers add texture and a whimsical feel, great for adding contrast to autumn arrangements.
- Cotton Pods – Often used in rustic weddings, cotton pods add an organic and soft touch to autumn bouquets.
- Heather – A hardy flower with beautiful purple, pink, or white blooms, often used to add depth to autumnal arrangements.
- Amaranth – Known for its deep red or purple hues, amaranth can create a rich texture in floral designs.
- Oak Leaves & Foliage – Incorporating autumnal foliage, such as oak leaves or ivy, can enhance the seasonal atmosphere of the wedding florals.
Winter Wedding Flowers
Winter weddings often embrace cool, crisp colours with touches of sparkle, reflecting the season’s elegance and serene beauty. White, silver, and soft pastel tones are frequently chosen.
- Anemones – These delicate flowers with striking black centres are a great option for winter weddings, available in white, red, and purple.
- Poinsettias – A classic winter flower in shades of red, white, and pink, often used for adding a festive touch.
- Roses – Available throughout the year, winter roses come in soft shades of white, cream, and pastel pink, perfect for a serene winter palette.
- Tulips – While tulips are more commonly associated with spring, they are also available in winter, particularly in white, red, and purple hues.
- Calla Lilies – These elegant, sculptural flowers are available in winter in classic white, cream, or dark purple and make a dramatic statement.
- Hellebores (Winter Roses) – These hardy flowers bloom in the cold months and come in soft pinks, purples, and whites, making them ideal for a winter theme.
- Crisp White Lilies – Elegant and fragrant, white lilies are a lovely choice for winter weddings.
- Ilex Berries (Holly) – These bright red berries are a signature of winter, adding festive colour to arrangements.
- Evergreens (Pine, Fir, Cedar) – Perfect for adding texture and fragrance, evergreen foliage can help create a rustic, wintery feel.
- Cranberries – Often used as a decorative element, cranberries add a pop of red to centrepieces and bouquets.
Spring Wedding Flowers
Spring is the season of renewal, with soft, pastel colours and a range of fresh, vibrant blooms. Flowers in spring often reflect the idea of growth, joy, and new beginnings.
- Tulips – Available in almost every colour, including soft pastels, tulips are the quintessential spring flower.
- Peonies – A soft, romantic flower, peonies bloom in spring in shades of pink, white, and coral, and are beloved for their lush petals.
- Ranunculus – These delicate flowers with tightly packed petals are perfect for spring bouquets, available in vibrant colours such as pink, peach, and white.
- Daffodils – Symbolizing rebirth, daffodils in bright yellow, white, or orange are perfect for a cheerful spring wedding.
- Lilacs – These fragrant, pale purple flowers are a favourite of spring, offering a sweet fragrance and delicate beauty.
- Hyacinths – Known for their strong fragrance and colourful blooms, hyacinths come in shades of blue, pink, white, and purple.
- Freesias – A popular spring flower with a sweet, citrusy scent, available in a variety of colours such as yellow, white, purple, and pink.
- Sweet Peas – These fragrant, dainty flowers are available in soft pastels, making them a perfect fit for spring weddings.
- Anemones – Available in vibrant colours like deep purple and white, these are great flowers to mix into spring arrangements.
- Iris – These bold, beautiful flowers come in rich purples, blues, and whites and have a striking shape that adds drama to floral arrangements.
Summer Wedding Flowers
Summer weddings are full of vibrant, lush blooms. The season offers a wide variety of flowers, from bold colours to fragrant blooms, perfect for creating a lively, romantic atmosphere.
- Roses – Always a classic, summer roses come in a variety of bright and bold colours, including red, pink, peach, and yellow.
- Lavender – This fragrant flower adds a touch of romance and calm to any bouquet, with its soft purple tones.
- Sunflowers – Ideal for summer weddings, sunflowers bring warmth and cheer, often used in rustic or country-themed weddings.
- Peonies – Though they bloom in late spring to early summer, peonies remain a favourite for summer weddings, offering fullness and rich colours.
- Gerbera Daisies – These cheerful flowers come in bright, vibrant colours, such as orange, pink, red, and yellow, perfect for a lively summer celebration.
- Dahlias – Available in a variety of shapes and colours, dahlias are perfect for adding texture and boldness to summer floral designs.
- Freesias – These fragrant flowers, available in a range of colours, are a summer favourite for their beauty and scent.
- Delphiniums – Tall and elegant, delphiniums add height to bouquets, with shades ranging from blue and purple to white.
- Lily of the Valley – A delicate, sweet-scented flower with bell-shaped blooms, perfect for romantic summer weddings.
- Asters – These daisy-like flowers bloom in vibrant hues such as purple, blue, and pink, ideal for a summer wedding bouquet or table arrangements.
