Flowers that are in season are generally the best quality and price, as they are abundant in their natural season. They are also greener. Although some flowers can be sourced out of season if you have your heart set on a particular flower, expect to pay a premium for those flowers. As they are often grown abroad and are shipped in especially. Sometimes suppliers also require a minimum number is ordered for special orders. For example, it might not be feasible to use tulips in only one arrangement during the summer months. There are of course a lot of popular wedding flowers available all year round such as roses, lilies and gerbera.
Flowers that have a short season seem even more precious, because of the short time they are available for. Couples that choose seasonal flowers will also have the added joy of seeing their wedding flowers blooming in gardens around the time of their anniversary every year.
Spring wedding flowers
When you think of spring, you might think of daffodils, tulips and hyacinths. Bulb flowers are synomonous with spring. Such as anemones, lily of the valley, narcissi and rannunculus. Tulips alone are available in hundreds of colours from soft pinks and creams to deep reds and rich purples. There are plenty of colours to choose from in spring, whether you want pretty pastels or vibrant clashing tulips. Although bright shades are always a tonic when the weather is unpredictable in early spring and can help to bring the sunshine inside. Scented flowers are plentiful at this time of year, Hyacinths, lily of the valley and narcissi all have fabulous sweet scents. Late spring brides are also treated to fabulous blossom on fruit trees, wisteria and laburnum.
The above photographs were taken at Bodnant Garden in Wales, their famous laburnum arch is in bloom from late May to early June.
Next time I’ll continue our colour blogs looking at the best flowers available for Summer and Autumn weddings