Flowers were traditionally used in weddings to symbol hope, fertility, and new life, as well as to ward off evil spirits. Now, we use flowers in weddings to act as centerpieces, as bridal bouquets, as arbor swags, and more.
Choosing the right flowers to compliment your wedding is something many brides stress over. From color, to shape, to cost, your wedding flowers are going to be a massive part of your décor and budget.
Here are some of the most popular flowers for a wedding by type and season:
1. Roses
Roses are an absolute classic, but many brides think of them as being overdone! JJ’s House designer of wedding dresses and flower girl dresses, Jessica says: “there are tons of different roses to choose from, vintage roses look especially beautiful at weddings because of their lush, romantic look.” They work year-round and are available in every color you can think of.
2. Camelias
Lovely camellias are perfect for late winter to early spring, and in fall. They’re multi-petalled with a mild, sweet scent and come in warm wedding colors like white, cream, pink, and red.
3. Ranunculus
This relative of the humble buttercup is an excellent choice for winter weddings and is a perfect option for a cost-effective alternative to roses or peonies. Lush and brightly colored, they work exceptionally well in a crown of flowers.
4. Hydrangeas
Bold and summery, hydrangeas massive blooms are the perfect accompaniment to a summer wedding. They come in warm whites, greens, pinks, burgundy, purples, and blues and their large size makes them ideal for garlands, swags, and table runners.
5. Cosmos
The daisy-like Cosmos are glorious for a mid-summer to an early fall wedding. These playful flowers are gorgeous in pale and dark pinks and work perfectly for your flower girl bouquets, making the colors pop against the white flower girl dresses.
6. Carnations
Don’t turn up your nose at the humble carnation! These affordable, year-round flowers are a perfect way to add more blooms to your floral décor without wrecking the budget. Look for carnations in white to bulk up bouquets, or to add pops of saturated color.
7. Dahlia
The bold Dahlia is a go-to flower for summer and fall weddings. With its signature spicy scent and rich, fall-friendly colors, dahlias are a perfect way to add drama to your floral arrangements.
8. French tulips
The graceful French tulip is different from the traditional Dutch tulip in length, and the large, tapered heads. More expensive than Dutch tulips, French tulips look beautiful in cream, soft pink, and yellow and work well for centerpieces. They are an elegant addition to any winter wedding.
9. Gerbera daisies
The Gerbera daisy is so bright and fun, it doesn’t look real. With an insane range of shades (over 300, in fact) the Gerbera daisy is perfect year-round and works especially well for fun, boho weddings and for flower girl bouquets.
10. Lisianthus
The elegant, cupper Lisianthus bloom is an excellent secondary flower for your bouquet. It comes in a wide range of shades, is available year-round, and is very affordable.
