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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.