A Guide to Selecting Your Favorite Wedding Blooms In The Right Season

Flowers are one of the most crucial parts of weddings. From decor and centerpieces to bouquets and boutonnieres, their timeless beauty and symbolism create a wedding tradition not to be forgotten. As you go about selecting the best blooms for your big day, there are many factors to consider, such as color, theme, style, symbolism, personal preference, and seasonality. With so much to think about and an endless amount of flowers to choose from, this process can often feel overwhelming. 

While browsing through wedding magazines, Instagram, Pinterest, and other sources for inspiration, it is important to become familiar with the types of blooms that catch your eye. Knowing their names, when they are in season, and what region of the world they grow can be extremely helpful in selecting the perfect flowers for your wedding. To give you a hand, the experts here at Flora D’ Amore have put together a resource of the most popular wedding flowers, including a visual guide to when they are in season. 

bridal bouquet

12 Most Popular Wedding Flowers

Peonies

Beautiful white peonies in the garden

Full, fluffy, and perfectly round, peonies are a hot commodity in the wedding industry, and it’s easy to see why. These romantic wedding flowers come in some of the most popular color palettes like ivory, white, pink, red, and yellow. Blooming in late spring through early summer, they can be ideal for weddings in April, May, and June. 

Garden Roses

Tender yellow color with pink edges Modern Shrub Rose Marseille en Fleurs flowers in a garden in June 2021. Idea for postcards, greetings, invitations, posters, wedding and Birthday decoration
While classic red roses are the most sought-after flower globally, representing the epitome of romance, garden roses are their sweet sister found in many wedding bouquets, centerpieces, and arrangements. Garden roses have a greater amount of airy, luxe petals layered from the center, creating a stunning and romantic look. The best part of utilizing garden roses in your wedding is that they are available all year round.

Anemones

pink and white anemones in glass vase. Bunch pastel color. the concept of a florist in a flower shop. Wallpaper.
Anemones are easily identified by their elegant, graceful white petals that surround a unique and bold black center. Also blooming in shades of red, burgundy, pink, purple, and blue, anemones are sure to match almost any wedding look and feel. Many winter and spring weddings have the privilege of including anemones in their arrangements and bouquets as they are in season from December through June.

Ranunculuses

many layered petals. Persian buttercup. Bunch pale pink ranunculus flowers light background. Wallpaper, Horizontal photo

Thin tissue paper-like petals are tightly bundled to create the many delicate layers of a ranunculus bloom. Although its appearance is delicate and fragile, making it a favorite flower for weddings, it is actually a hardy bloom. As such, it is a fabulous choice for boutonnieres and centerpieces for outdoor weddings in the spring. Ranunculus blooms in late winter through early spring, making them available for weddings in February through May. 

Dahlias

Dahlia Dahlstar Sunset Pink (Dahlia pinnata) deep pink flowers

A little quirky, artsy, showy, unique, and brilliant, dahlias often steal the spotlight when included in wedding floral designs, as they rightfully should. They bloom in all sorts of colors, including yellow, pink, peach, red, lavender, orange, pink, white, and even mixed hues, making them attractive for just about any theme. You often spot dahlias in fall weddings, as their blooming season begins in mid-summer and ends late in the fall. 

Hydrangeas

Colorful flowers of hydrangea ( Hydrangea macrophylla ) in garden on sunny summer day
Hydrangeas tend to be a go-to flower for weddings because they are nice and big, lush, abundant, versatile, and exquisite. They pair well with almost any other flower or combination of flowers or can be simply breathtaking all on their own. While white hydrangeas are the most common for weddings, you can also find them in purple, blue, pink, or “antique” mauve. Although hydrangeas tend to be available for weddings at any point in the year, they mostly bloom from mid-spring through early fall.

Sweet Peas

Vertical image of pink and lavender purple sweet pea (Lathyrus odoratus) flowers against an outdoor background
As a symbol of “blissful pleasure,” sweet peas are an endearing flower to include in your bouquets and wedding floral arrangements. They offer a truly lovely fragrance that can be described as sweet, fruity, and, well, floral! Blooming in pink, blue, white, and lavender shades, these ruffled flowers are always an excellent choice. You will be pleased to know that sweet peas are in season all year-round.

Lilacs

branch with spring lilac flowers
From crisp, pure white to heavenly lavender and purple hues, lilacs are another winning choice and popular wedding bloom. Their petals ooze with sweet love and romance and bunch together to make a luxurious and wonderful blossom. Like most spring flowers, lilacs are usually ready for weddings help in April, May, and June.

Hellebores

Purple Hellebores in Spring Garden

Moody wedding color palettes are incomplete without hellebores. These muted-toned flowers not only bloom in the perfect shades of mauve, dusty blue, dusty rose, ivory, and block, but their cup-shaped petals slightly droop and surround one of the more interesting floral centers with many long anthers. Since the blooming season for Hellebores begins in December and lasts through early April, you can be sure they will be ready for your winter wedding.

Lilies of the Valley

lilies-of-the-valley
A royal wedding favorite, Lilies of the Valley were included in bridal bouquets for Princess Diana, Grace Kelly, Kate Middleton, and Meghan Markle. Known for their romantic and charming appearance, the graceful bell-shaped blooms also bring luck and love to the newlyweds. No matter what time of year you plan your wedding, you can include this royal flower in your bouquet since Lily of the Valley blooms year-round.

Tulips

yellow tulip in full blooming
Tulips are a spring icon and a timeless flower to include in wedding floral designs. While some people believe tulips are a nostalgic bloom, they can also bring a modern feel to a bouquet or centerpiece with their upright, sleek, and simple bulb. They are also a symbol of “perfect love,” which is appealing to many couples planning to spend the rest of their lives together. Tulips bloom in almost every color from late winter through the spring, making them an obvious choice for celebrating your springtime nuptials.

Calla Lillies

White calla lily

This chic trumpet-shaped flower cannot be missed or mistaken for any other flower. Calla Lilies are a striking and sophisticated addition to any wedding bouquet or arrangement. Many brides opt for carrying a bouquet made strictly of calla lilies for a minimalistic and modern look. Blooming in various shades like burgundy, purple, red, white, and orange, they are sure to fit any wedding theme and season as calla lilies are available throughout the year. 

Wedding bouquet. Bride's flowers

Why You Should Choose In-Season Flowers for Your Wedding

Including a wealth of flowers in your wedding ceremony and reception decor adds a natural element of inspiring beauty that elevates your big day from something special to something magical and enchanting. Seasonal flowers do this and more as the blooms are in tune with the season, bringing an authentic look and feel to your wedding. Not to mention, purchasing in-season flowers ensures peak freshness, availability from local growers, and the most cost-effective option.

Mother Nature has done a flawless job making sure she has graced each season with breathtaking, gorgeous, and unique gifts. When seasonal flowers are collected by expert floral designers and carefully arranged to create your one-of-a-kind bridal bouquet, centerpieces, and other wedding arrangements, you are left in awe. Marveling over these stunning masterful works of art can help make your big day simply flawless and a dream come true. Take a look below to learn what flowers will be in season for your wedding.

Seasonal Guide to Popular Wedding Flowers*

Use the below picture guide of seasonal wedding blooms to help you narrow down your list of favorites. Then, you can present your list to your florist and together create something magical.

close up of a beautiful large pink and lilac colored bouquet of the bride in her hands against the background of a Lacy white wedding dress

Spring Wedding Flowers (March, April, May):

Close up of pink blooming amaryllisAmaryllisAmaryllis

Amaryllis

Bouquet of Anemone flowers in glassvase

Anemone

Astilbe Plant in the garden

Astilbe

yellow Daffodils in the garden

Daffodil

Purple Hellebores in Spring Garden

Hellebores

Abstract blue Hyacinth Flowers background, vintage style

Hyacinth

Colorful flowers of hydrangea ( Hydrangea macrophylla ) in garden on sunny summer day

Hydrangea

branch with spring lilac flowers

Lilac

White paperwhite narcissus bulb flowers forced in winter

Paperwhites

Beautiful pink peonies flower the garden. Dark, natural leaf background. Selective focus. Blooming pink peony.

Peony

Red poppy flowers in a wild field. Poppies meadow

Poppy

Ranunculus

Spirea japonica flowers, closeup. Small pink Anthony Waterer flowers in garden, top view.

Spirea

Bouquet of large Lilies .Lilium, belonging to the Liliaceae. Blooming pink tender Lily flower .Pink Stargazer Lily flowers background. Closeup of pink stargazer Lilies and green foliage. Summer

Stargazer Lily

Light blue flowers, tweedia white background frame.

Tweedia

Blooming Purple Prince tulips during the tulip festival 2018 in Elagin Park in St.Petersburg

Tulip

Close-up,Of,A,Bride’s,Bouquet,Of,Amaryllis,,Anthurium,,Roses,,Carnations,

Summer Wedding Flowers (June, July, August):

several blooming asters in intense violet,

Aster

Astilbe Plant in the garden

Astilbe

Sydney Australia, close-up of pink flower of a Serruria florida bush a native of southern africa

Blushing Bride

Celosia

Celosia

Coneflower, Echinacea angustifolia

Coneflower

The Cosmos Flower

Cosmos

Chicken comb or cricket jewer (Celosia cristata) is a variety of celosia argentea.

Coxcomb

Dinner plate Dahlia 'Vancouver' in flower

Dahlia

Dianthus

Dianthus

Colorful flowers of hydrangea ( Hydrangea macrophylla ) in garden on sunny summer day

Hydrangea

Pink flowers peonies flowering on background pink peonies. Peonies garden.

Pink Peony

Yellow Rudbeckia Coneflower and Black-Eyed-Susan Sunflowers in Bloom in the warm Sun rays of summer.

Rudbeckia

Sunflower with blue sky background

Sunflower

Blooming spring flowers. Large beautiful white balls of blooming Viburnum opulus Roseum (Boule de Neige). White Guelder Rose or Viburnum opulus Sterilis, Snowball Bush, European Snowball is a shrub.

Viburnum

Common yarrow or milfoil (Achillea millefolium) flowers. Yarrow, herbal plant in summer time

Yarrow

Bud of red-yellow zinnia close-up.

Zinnia

Huge wedding bouquet close up. Beautiful smiling young bride holds big red and white beautiful bouquet on the purple lavender field. Wedding in the violet colour. Rain at the wedding ceremony.

Fall Wedding Flowers (September, October, November):

Amaryllis, Dutch amaryllis, Star Lilly, Red flowers in garden.Amaryllis red flower, shot close-up.Red Amaryllis flower blooms in garden,Hippeastrums flower.

Amaryllis

pink and white anemones in glass vase. Bunch pastel color. the concept of a florist in a flower shop. Wallpaper.

Anemone

Aster Frikartii Monch

Asters

Beautiful yellow billy balls or craspedia flowers in bride bunch on rustic background with copy space

Billy Balls

Celosia

Celosia

Close up of a chocolate cosmos flower growing in a park in Krakow on a blur green background.

Chocolate Cosmos

Chrysanthemum

Horizontal banner of salsa red coneflowers, echinacea, in a Midwest garden

Cone Flower

Coral Apricot Pink Rose Peach Dinnerplate AA Dahlia Blooming Macro. Dahlia named Labyrinth

Dahlia

Garden daisies (лат. Leucanthemum vulgare) on a natural background. Flowering of daisies. Oxeye daisy, Daisies, Dox-eye, Common daisy, Dog daisy, Moon daisy. Gardening concept

Daisy

Dianthus

Dianthus

Close up of beautiful Marigold flower (Tagetes erecta, Mexican, Aztec or African marigold) in the garden

Marigold

Red poppy flowers in a wild field. Poppies meadow

Poppy

Blooming spring flowers. Large beautiful white balls of blooming Viburnum opulus Roseum (Boule de Neige). White Guelder Rose or Viburnum opulus Sterilis, Snowball Bush, European Snowball is a shrub.

Viburnum

Common yarrow or milfoil (Achillea millefolium) flowers. Yarrow, herbal plant in summer time

Yarrow

Bud of red-yellow zinnia close-up.

Zinnia

A bride holding a large wedding bouquet of red flowers.

Winter Wedding Flowers (December, January, February):

Close up of pink blooming amaryllisAmaryllisAmaryllis

Amaryllis

Bouquet of Anemone flowers in glassvase

Anemone

Camellia

Camellia

Beautiful cherry blossoms blooming in Yangming Mountain, Taiwan

Cherry Blossom

Spring crocus in the snow, lit by the sun.

Crocus

yellow Daffodils in the garden

Daffodil

Purple Hellebores in Spring Garden

Hellebores

Red ripe berries of ilex aquifolium plant in autumn

Holly

Couple of beautiful pink King Protea flower bouquet in bloom on a blue background

King Protea

branch with spring lilac flowers

Lilac

White paperwhite narcissus bulb flowers forced in winter

Paperwhites

Pink/White Poppy - Papaver Somniferum with a desaturated (black& white) background.

White Poppy

Pink Ranunculus

Ranunculus

Star of Bethlehem

Stephanotis small white flower

Stephanotis

Blooming Purple Prince tulips during the tulip festival 2018 in Elagin Park in St.Petersburg

Tulip

a girl in a white dress holds a wedding bouquet in her hands close-up

Wedding Flowers that Are Available Year-Round:

A group of beautiful Peruvian lilies which have orange and yellow petals with a slight hint of white.

Alstroemeria

purple Amaranthus

Amaranthus

Pink calla lilly flowers close up on black background

Calla Lily

carnation isolated on white background

Carnation

Close up of blue cornflower

Cornflower

Blue,Delphinium

Delphinium

Yellow Freesia in the garden

Freesia

Tender yellow color with pink edges Modern Shrub Rose Marseille en Fleurs flowers in a garden in June 2021. Idea for postcards, greetings, invitations, posters, wedding and Birthday decoration

Garden Rose

white gardenia flower. Blooming Cape Jasmine. The Gardenia Jasminoides.

Gardenia

Beautiful bunch of gerberas

Gerbera Daisies

fresh pink gladiolus in a garden

Gladiolus

Gloriosa Superba or Climbing Lily is a climber with spectacular red and yellow flowers

Gloriosa Lily

purple heather

Heather

very nice colorful iris close up in my garden

Iris

Two white lilies macro photography in summer day. Beauty garden lily with white petals close up garden photography. Lilium plant floral wallpaper on a green background.

Lily

Purple Rosita Lisianthus background blurred nature, selective focus

Lisianthus

pink Phalaenopsis or Moth dendrobium Orchid flower in winter or spring day tropical garden Floral background.Selective focus.agriculture idea concept design with copy space add text.

Phalaenopsis

bright red protea flowers on plant with leaves in background

Pincushion Protea

Yellow rose spray. Bushy multi-flowered rose.

Rose

Sixalix - Scabiosa atropurpurea wild flower in summer (Spain)

Scabiosa

Matthiola incana flower, stock flowers, cut flowers in nursery, potted plant

Stock

Vertical image of pink and lavender purple sweet pea (Lathyrus odoratus) flowers against an outdoor background

Sweet Pea

Flowering spikes of Veronica Spicata Ulster Dwarf Blue flower

Veronica

Pink Flowers of Waxflower (Chamelaucium) Close Up

Waxflower

Beautiful wedding rustic bouquet with white roses. In bride hand

*Depending on yearly weather patterns, growth cycles, or climate changes, some blooms may be available well before or long after their typical growing season. If your heart is set on having a particular flower in your wedding that typically blooms just before or after the season you are getting married in, check with your florist. They will know if there’s a possibility of those blooms still being available to you.

For a list of alternative flowers that you can use in place of out-of-season or unavailable wedding flowers, check out our blog on the best substitute flowers for your favorite blooms.