There are many reasons that spring is the most
popular season for weddings. The weather is perfect (warm, but not yet hot) and
the leaves are green and flowering. Springtime brings the year’s most colorful
blossoms, making for gorgeous bouquets and picturesque photo opportunities.
If you’re planning one of these spring weddings, you’ll want to select blossoms
that highlight the beauty of the season.
Keep reading for some of our favorite flowers
for spring weddings, designed to help you select the perfect flowers for your upcoming nuptials.
8 Perfect Spring Flowers
Ranunculus
Ranunculus blossoms lend a delicate, vintage
look to any bouquet or tablescape. These perennials are frost-hardy, making
them an ideal springtime blossom. Ranunculus are a versatile choice for any
bride and come in a variety of colors including pink, peach, yellow, red,
white, and more.
Garden Roses
These delicate blooms are a classic choice for spring
weddings. Garden rose blossoms, which
include the vintage looking cabbage rose, are often large and layered,
providing a splash of color and texture for any arrangement.
Peonies
Peony blossoms are large and brightly colored, giving you
a lot of bang for your buck – a perfect choice for the budget-conscious bride.
In fact, if you’re considering a DIY bouquet, check with friends and family,
they may have a prolific peony bush in their backyards.
Sweet Pea
If you’re looking to add height and color to your
centerpieces or bouquets, sweet peas are a fantastic
choice. These blossoms come in a variety of colors including blue, scarlet,
yellow, white, pink, and more.
Tulips
There is nothing that says spring quite like a bouquet of
tulips, which are equally as beautiful on their own as in an arrangement.
Tulips come in almost every color and range from classic to unique, offering a
variety of contrast and texture.
Daffodils
You can’t leave home in the spring without being delighted
by daffodils. These popular, yellow and white blossoms are easy to come by when
in season and add a buttery richness to spring weddings. If you’re looking to
do your own flowers, check to see when daffodils bloom in your area, you may be
able to snag some at a great price from a local grower.
Hyacinth
If you’re looking to fill out a bouquet with texture and
color, Hyacinth are a great choice for spring weddings. Hyacinth are actually a
dense cluster of small flowers which provide amazing fragrance and dimension.
These flowers are available in early spring and bloom in white, pink, yellow,
purple, and blue.
Anemone
With the contrasting dark center and light petals, Anemone provide beautiful
detail to any floral arrangement. There are more than 200 species of anemone to
choose from, many of which offer unique color and texture for your wedding
flowers.
Selecting Flowers for Spring Weddings
When it comes to planning your wedding flowers, start with your
colors and wedding style. Modern weddings need flowers that fit the theme,
while vintage brides may want to select heirloom blossoms. Whether you’re doing
your own flowers or working with a florist, you need to always be mindful of
your budget. Be sure to put your most stunning flowers front and center, in
places like the bride’s bouquet and groom's boutonniere. If possible, reuse
your ceremony flowers at your reception venue to enjoy each blossom to the
fullest.
What flowers are you looking to use for your spring
wedding? Share your plans and favorites with us in the comments section below.
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