If you have recently have become engaged and are beginning to organize your wedding, congratulations. Whether you are arranging an intimate ceremony, or a grand celebration, flowers play a crucial role in setting the mood and ambience for your special day. Additionally, they can serve as a lovely memento of the season in which you tied the knot. As a wedding florist, there is one inquiry that I consistently pose to the couples I work with:
Brides and Grooms do you have a favourite flower that you really would love in your Wedding bouquet or buttonhole?
If you've answered yes then I hope you enjoy this little blog to give you an idea of what will be in season around the time of your Wedding. Perhaps checking your favourite flower is in season before you book your Wedding date? This may sound a little drastic but if you're a flower lover and always dreamed of having a particular flower on your Wedding day, then it's worth checking will it be in season? (I have recently flowered the most gorgeous Wedding that was centred all around the stunning Coral Peony - but that will be another Blog post). Anemone, Dahlia, Ranunculus and Peony have to be the most asked for Bridal flowers so please read below to see when they are likely to be in season.
Every season offers a variety of unique flowers and foliage. I hope you enjoy reading this blog as a helpful guideline for your wedding inspiration and seasonal flower availability. Keep in mind that this is merely a guide, and the timing may vary by a few weeks since Mother Nature follows her own schedule for when certain flowers are available. This unpredictability adds to the charm of nature and the thrill of crafting wedding designs, making each wedding distinct and special for every couple.
We order our flowers from various locations, utilizing multiple sources to gather all the flowers and foliage needed for our wedding arrangements. By working with wholesalers at the New Covent Garden Flower Market at Battersea in the UK, who import from Dutch flower auctions and worldwide, we have access to a wide variety of flowers. Additionally, during the warmer months from April to October, we incorporate special English-grown flowers from local farms and the flower market suppliers into our designs. These English growers now also supply to our local flower market. Flowers grown outdoors on local farms bring a touch of charm and uniqueness to our work, each with distinct characteristics and beautifully twisted stems due to natural growth. Using seasonal flowers also serves as a reminder of the time of year when married your loved one.
Embracing the Beauty of Winter
As December, January, February and March tend to be the busiest months for proposals when couples get engaged or start looking for a wedding florist so lets start with Winter Weddings.
Hellebore (otherwise known as the Christmas Rose) are only around during the colder months. Scabiosa seed pods are great for texture and Wax Flower adds interest. Anemones and Ranunculus start to become available too.
Anemones, Hellebores, Ranunculus, Sweet Peas, Roses, captured by Nick Ray
The Renewal of Spring
Spring, end of March, April and May is a refreshing time of year when Tulips and rufflicious Ranunculus are in full season and available in so many shades and varieties. Fragrant Hyacinths, Sweet Peas, Fritillaria, Lilac, Iris and Anemones are wonderful too. April beautiful blossom starts flowering in the Garden too and late Spring all the gorgeous fresh green foliage like viburnham and birch starts around late April early May. If you are having a very late Spring April Wedding Peonies might be available. What is available one year may not necessarily mean they are available the following year at the same time, give or take a few weeks.
Upclose Spring March bridal bouquet including Anemone, Hellebore, Ranuculus plus more, beautifully captured by Nick Ray Photography
Anemones, Sweetpeas, Roses and Eryngium thistle captured by Maja Tsolo Photography
One of the most frequently requested flowers to be included in a Bridal bouquet is the Peony. These gorgeous fluffy blousy ball of petals are made even more special because they are very seasonal. Marrying in May then Peony are one flower that is definitely around.
Coral Peony, Garden roses, Quicksand roses, Lisianthus, Stock. Gyan Gyan Photography
Peony, Roses, Sweet Peas, Butterfly Ranunculus, Gyp. Helen Warner Photography
Peony, Ranuculus, Sweet Peas, Jasmine. Helen Warner Photography
Peony, Roses, Sweet Peas, Forget me nots, Roses. Richard Skins Photography
Embracing the Essence of Summer
Summer is the main season for full blown Garden Roses many of which are highly fragrant. Achillea, Cosmos, Delphinium, Echinacea, Larkspur, Scabious, Stock, and Sunflowers.
In the UK Peony are generally available for only around 6 weeks maximum from the beginning of May and early June so if it is one flower that must be in your Bridal bouquet it is worth considering marrying during those months.
Garden roses, Cosmos, Astilbe, Panicum Grass, Veronica. Jessica Reeves Photography
Roses, Lisianthus, Stock, Craspedia, Astible. Fiona Kelly Photography
Classic all white timeless roses. Rebecca Searle Photography
Loose and natural textured bouquet captured by Inverve Studio
Fully wired bridal bouquet of Phalaenopsis Orchids and Roses
Classic and elegant domed bridal bouquet captured by Fiona Kelly
Modern and Chic Orchids, Anthirium and tropical leaves. Jade Greenbrooke
The Enchanting Allure of Autumn
Dahlias are at their best during the late Summer/Autumn months and available in the most wonderful shades, blending beautifully with the natural nature shades at this time of year. Other flowers like Amaranthus, Calla lilies, Cosmos, Craspedia, Celosia, Orchids, Honesty Seed heads, Leucospermum and Pampas Grass. Hydrangea at this time of year start to naturally change shades to the most wonderful dusky muted tones.
Dahlia, Amaranthus, autumnal bridal bouquet full of texture. Captured by Graham Nixon
Freeform, trailing Bridal bouquet. Captured by Louie Donovan
Bride and Bridesmaid bouquets captured by Natalie J Weddings
I recommend beginning to explore which flowers are in season a year in advance during the month you plan to get married. Flowers play a crucial role in a wedding, as they connect and harmonize all your details, from invitations and the bridal dress style to bridesmaids' colors, the wedding style, venue, and even the cake. Don't worry if you don't know names, we specialise in wedding flowers so are the professionals to advise and help you along your floral journey.
It's a privilege to be selected to design Wedding Flowers, and we enjoy working with our couples to understand their preferences and style so that your wedding flowers are unique to each of you. We are here to provide advice and assistance along your wedding journey from the first time we meet on Google Meet up until we personally deliver your flowers on your special day.
If you share our passion for flowers, we look forward to receiving your email and finding out about the details of your special day. I offer a complimentary Wedding flower consultation, and if you'd like to discuss your Wedding flowers further, we can arrange a Google Meet appointment. I look forward to your email at johanna@johannapedrickflowers.co.uk
Photo credits Wedding photographers who captured some of the above bouquet images
https://www.louiedonovanphotography.co.uk