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Wedding Flowers By Season
Posted by in Wedding Flowers on September 26, 2011
Wedding Flowers By Season
Wedding flowers are one of the most crucial arrangements that need to be made well in advance. These wedding flowers have to be perfect in terms of blending well with the theme and location of the wedding. Another important thing is their availability in the given season. The season can have a huge impact on the wedding expenses when it comes to choosing flowers. So, whether it’s summer or winter, here is a list of wedding flowers by season which will give you an idea on which flowers to go for on your special day.
Spring Wedding Flowers
Here is a list of spring wedding flowers to choose from. You could also make a choice of wedding flowers by color in this season, as a variety of colorful flowers blossom in this season.
Anemone – These flowers are very delicate and available in various colors such as pink, blue, red and white. These flowers are available from January to May
Bells of Ireland – These are green flowers that blend along well with white flowers and make bouquets look more elegant
Aster – These flowers look like daisies and have upright stems.
Cherry Blossom – These are lovely, delicate light pink flowers that would represent a blushing bride, perfect for weddings.
Chrysanthemums – These are large flowers available in a variety of colors. They are considered to be the representatives of joy and laughter and therefore would be a nice choice for weddings.
Peonies – These are dainty flowers that are traditionally used in many weddings, available in pink and white.
Tulips – These flowers are my personal favorite, their upright stems and variety of vibrant colors make them a popular choice for weddings.
These were the popular choices for spring weddings. There are various other lovely spring wedding flowers you could choose from such as carnations, delphiniums, gerberas and hyacinths.
Summer Wedding Flowers
Many flowers from the spring flower section are available in summer. Here is a list of other popular summer wedding flowers that you could choose from.
Alchemilla – These are garden flowers with small green and yellow flowers
Freesia – These are small flowers but they look quite exquisite when made into a bouquet along with flowers such as roses.
Lilies (Asiatic and oriental) – These flowers require no description, as they are everyone’s favorite and available in a lot of colors
Snapdragons – They are available in a lot of colors, but the pink snapdragons make perfect wedding flowers
Tuberose – These wedding flowers with green fillers make a very beautiful wedding bouquet.
Zinnia – These flowers are small and available in different colors such as red orange and pink
These were seasonal wedding flowers for summer. Summer and spring wedding flowers have a variety to choose from and you will never run out of them.
Fall Wedding Flowers
Here is a list of flowers available during fall for weddings. Fall wedding flowers may have limited options, but with creative flower arrangements, they could make nice bouquets.
Gladiolus – These flowers are traditionally used at weddings and available in a range of colors.
Marigold – These flowers can make for a perfect fall wedding, with their golden color complementing the theme of the season.
Roses – These flowers are available in various colors and are available throughout the year
Fall wedding flowers add to the beauty of the season with their bright colors.
Winter Wedding Flowers
Most of us have the misconception that winter would put us in a limited choice for flowers, but this is not true. There are many flowers that you could choose from for a winter wedding.
Amaryllis – These flowers are available in red and white and make exquisite bouquets without much fuss of flower arrangements.
Forget Me Not – These are one of the best blue flowers for weddings and will go very well with the winter wedding.
These were the winter wedding flowers to choose from, however there are various other flowers available all round the year, such as roses, orchids, gardenia, protea and scabiosa.
Choosing wedding flowers by season is an easier and a hassle free option. When you have wedding flowers by season, the options available may be limited but remember it will agree with your pockets in the expenses department. Read more on wedding flowers cost on Buzzle. One last thing to remember is that, no matter what season, the season of love is eternal which will add the colors to any flower.
Types of Wedding Flowers
Posted by in Wedding Flowers on September 26, 2011
Types of Wedding Flowers
For a bride and groom, their wedding day is the most grand celebration ever. Whether the wedding is going to be an extravagant affair or intimate with just family and close friends, nonetheless, this day is the most memorable day of their lives. A new beginning requires blessings and good wishes from everyone present at the wedding, and everything has to be perfect. Apart from the various decoration ideas you may have for the wedding, flowers play an integral part as the décor of the venue, bridal bouquet, table centerpieces, bridesmaids bouquets, and other decorations. Now the types of wedding flower bouquets and decorations you use will not only depend on your choice but the seasons also have a very important say in it. The specific month or season you are getting married will be the deciding factor on which wedding flowers to include. And so, to help make this essential and beautiful decision, we have put this article together. We are going to see the different flowers available in particular seasons so that you don’t get confused about which flowers to choose from.
List of Different Types of Wedding Flowers
Even though there are certain flowers that blossom and are available in abundance during particular seasons, there are some year round blooming flowers. They include roses, orchids, lilies, gerbera daisies, anthuriums, and few tropical flowers. With the inclusion of these flowers, you can actually build a romantic and elegant ambiance for your wedding. Apart from these flowers, let’s look at various wedding flower types according to seasons of the year.
Spring Wedding Flowers
Almost all brides dream of a spring wedding because the weather is at its finest. There is a possibility of a beach or even a garden wedding which makes the whole celebration much more wonderful. Just imagine, you have planned an outdoor wedding, the groom is standing for you at the alter, and you’re walking down the aisle with a gorgeous bouquet in your hands. All around you, there are vibrant flowers making the wedding ten times more romantic. Can a bride ask for anything more? Spring weddings have a charm of their own and the flowers selection can make the event into a grand celebration. The types of flowers you can choose for your spring wedding are…
Amaryllis
Anemone
Bells of Ireland
Boronia
Casa Blanca Lily
Cherry Blossom
Daffodils
Daisies
Delphinium
Forsythia
Freesia
Hyacinth
Hydrangea
Larkspur
Lilacs
Lily of the Valley
Magnolia
Narcissus
Peony
Ranuculus
Roses
Sweet Pea
Texas Bluebells
Tulips
Waxflower
Zinnia
Fall Wedding Flowers
If you think that fall weddings can’t give you variety and array of flowers, then think again. For a fall wedding, you can choose the colors according to the color theme for the wedding as they can easily complement one another. You can even visit various flower shops to find some exotic autumn flowers which you can include in your wedding. In the end, the inclusion of fall wedding flowers will depend on you. And we are always here to give you ideas on the different flowers available during this season.
Amaryllis
Aster
Calla Lilies
Carnations
Chrysanthemums
Dahlias
Euphorbia
Gerberas
Hemlock
Honeysuckle
Hydrangeas
Hypericum
Iris
Ivy
Kniphofia (Red hot pokers)
Leucadendron
Mahonia
Marigold
Montibretia
Narcissus
Orchids
Poinsettia
Roses
Senecio
Snowdrop
Spider Protea
Statice
Viburnum
Winter Jasmine
Zinnia
Winter Wedding Flowers
Many brides often worry if they can find their choices of flowers during winter. And the answer to that worry is “YES, most definitely”. Winter weddings look like a scene from a fairytale because everywhere you look, it’s white and clear. You can match the weather and ambiance of winter and opt for white roses or other white flowers like tulips, white hydrangeas, orchids, and peonies. Or, you could bring some color into your wedding décor and give a fantastic glow to the wedding. As always, research is very important to make this decision and of course, consult with your florist for flower choices. As for us, we have put together a list of different types of wedding flowers for winter.
Anigozanthos
Amaryllis
Anemone
Bells of Ireland
Blue Star Sea Holly
Carnations
Cosmos
Daffodils
Daisies
Forget-Me-Nots
Freesia
Gardenias
Heather
Holly
Hydrangeas
Iris
Jasmine
Magnolia
Mistletoe
Nerine
Poinsettias
Ranunculus
Roses
Snowball Mums
Statice
Tulips
Waxflower
Wisteria
Summer Wedding Flowers
Summer weddings can be as versatile as you wish because here, you can choose flower colors from pastels to bright, vibrant ones. If you’re planning an intimate wedding where there are no over-the-top accents, then pastel colored flowers are the way to go. However, when it’s going to be a grand affair, go with darker more vibrant flowers that not only speak of romance but also give a kind of variety to the décor. So the best thing to do is speak to the florist and choose the wedding flowers very carefully. And as for the different types of wedding flowers available in summer, here’s our list.
Amaranthus
Asters
Baby’s Breath
Bachelor Buttons
Calla Lilies
Carnations
Chrysanthemum
Cockscomb
Columbine
Cosmos
Dahlias
Daisies
Delphinium
Foxgloves
Geraniums
Gerberas
Gladiolus
Heather
Hollyhocks
Hyacinth
Hydrangea
Iris
Lilies
Lily of the Valley
Love-in-a-Mist
Orchids
Pansies
Poppies
Roses
Stock
Sunflower
Tulips
These were the different types of wedding flowers by season. So depending on when you are planning your wedding, choose from a wide range of colorful and breathtaking flowers. Or, if you like any particular flower(s), it wouldn’t hurt to change the dates… just confirm it with the groom.