Choosing the perfect flowers for your wedding ceremony can be as overwhelming as it is delightful. A time in which your life is soon to be changed for the better and forever, getting married is a momentous occasion that deserves to be planned out and commemorated properly. While many may not think it’s that big of a deal, the flowers you choose can truly set the mood of your entire ceremony and/or reception. That said, the following is a short guide to help you pick the perfect flowers for your wedding day.
Seasonal Flowers
One of the best options for the wedding is to choose seasonal flowers. Unlike flowers that are available all-year-round, seasonal flowers offer a unique bit of pizzazz as they are typically not commonly used and may not even be widely available. For instance, if you are getting married in the winter, you may opt for Roses, Gardenias, or Tulips. On another note, Lilacs and Hydrangeas are great for spring weddings. For summer, you could choose from options such as Poppy’s, Snapdragons, and Craspedias. Lastly, fall is great for Dahlias and Calla Lilies among many others.
Best Wedding Flowers by Month
If you are having trouble narrowing things down, check out some of the most popular wedding flowers by month.
- January – Pussy Willows, Gardenias, Paperwhites, Roses and Ranunculus
- February – Zinnias, Nerines, Water Lily’s and Dusty Millers
- March – Peonies, Lilacs, Sweat Peas and Hydrangeas
- April – Calla Lilies, Amaryllises, Anemones and Carnations
- May – Irises, Pink Roses, Tweedias and Delphiniums
- June – Poppies, Craspedias, Snapdragons and Sunflowers
- July – Camellias, Bouvardias, Chrysanthemums and Yellow Gerberas
- August – Cornflowers, Dahlias, Baby’s Breath and Roses
- September – Lily of the Incas, Amaryllises, Buttercups and Daisies
- October – Asiatic Lily’s, Celosias, Orange Gerberas and Leucadendrons
- November – Purple Alstroemerias, Celosias, Asiatic Lilies and Leucadendrons
- December – Carnations, Chrysanthemums, Bouvardias and Anemones
More on Flowers
Moreover, if you are on an extreme budget or simply have allergy issues as it pertains to flowers, there are other options. For instance, artificial cloth or plastic flowers are a much cheaper alternative to purchasing live flowers for your ceremony. Not only will they look the part but unlike the real thing, you can keep these for eternity. On another note, if money is not an object, you can opt for silk flowers. Although they are more costly than the other artificial alternatives, they look amazing and give that air of sophistication many seek to provide as wedding favors.
If waking up and smelling the flowers is not your idea of a good time, there is no rule stating you have to have flowers at your ceremony. In this age, we are free to create our own traditions! Overall, although planning weddings can be overwhelming, selecting your flower arrangements does not have to be. With plenty of options to choose from, choosing the perfect flowers for your ceremony depends on your preference as well as your budget, above all else. Despite the fact that choosing your flowers is only one task of many, rest easy, knowing that selecting your flowers can be akin to tiptoeing through the tulips. Assuming that you like tulips, of course.
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