Wedding flowers for spring

If you’re planning a spring wedding, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to flowers. Before you set your heart on having armfuls of daffodils or peonies, check with your florist that they will be available on your chosen date. Some flowers are only in season for a very short time and checking will mean that you’re not disappointed. It also helps if you have an idea of the look you’d like to create – traditional or contemporary? Country style or more contemporary? Colours such as yellows and greens are popular for spring weddings, but don’t discount other shades before you’ve done your homework.

Amaryllis

Large, flamboyant starry trumpets in white, red, peach and even striped varieties.
Perfect for: Larger bouquets and centrepieces where you need height. Can also look great as the focus of a bouquet.

Daffodil

The archetypal spring flower. Creates natural-looking arrangements. Available in 50 varieties, ranging from tiny to large yellow or white flowers with single or double blooms.
Perfect for: Displaying en masse for inexpensive table centres.

Peony

Loved by brides for its large, fragrant blooms. Colours include white, pink and the palest peach.
Perfect for: A simple bridal bouquet. Peonies are also available in November so are popular for winter weddings too.

Lily of the Valley

Tiny, bell-shaped white flowers with a wonderful sweet fragrance and fresh green foliage. Incredibly expensive so you’ll probably need to find other flowers for table centres.
Perfect for: Small, delicate bridal posies. It looks wonderful on it’s own or as an addition to a larger bouquet.

Anemone

Available in more than 100 varieties. The brilliant pinks, purples and reds are popular for weddings.
Perfect for: Trendy posies full of bright colours. The new oversized variety looks lovely displayed on its own.

Freesia

Small, highly scented flowers in bright colours. One of the prettiest varieties is ‘Ballerina’.
Perfect for: Headdresses, bouquets and buttonholes. Particularly good in posies for younger bridesmaids.  

Ranunculus

A buttercup-like flower available in a variety of colours and a popular choice for brides.
Perfect for: Adding to single-colour bouquets and simple table decorations at the reception venue.

Tulip

A classic favourite available in a wide variety of different colours. Can also look very contemporary.
Perfect for: Unfussy bouquets simply bound with ribbon. The frilly-edged parrot tulip is ideal for table arrangements.

 

 

 

 

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