A Guide to the Best Wedding Flowers in Each Season

Spring is a time of rejuvenation and rebirth. The melting frost brings about a bevy of fragrant and colorful blooms.

Long considered a symbol of beauty and love, roses are widely available and come in almost every color. 

Colors: Red, cream, yellow, orange, pink and purple
Price: $$$

Dahlias are great for centerpieces—they have no scent so they won’t compete with your menu.

Colors: shades of pink, purple, red and orange
Price: $$

Each stem has multiple
blossoms and buds,
plus serious lasting power. 

Colors: Pink,
purple, white and green 
Price: $$ 

The daisylike bloom is perfect for casual garden arrangements. It can also stand up to hotter temps.

Colors: White, chartreuse, yellow, orange, red, purple and lilac
Price: $

Bell-shaped flowers
add a delicate note to
bouquets and centerpieces. 

Colors: White, pink and
various shades of purple 
Price: $ 

Dense clusters of soft petals pack a serious punch. Stock also has a spicy, clovelike fragrance.

Colors: Pastel shades from cream to lavender
Price: $

A fragrant addition to a bouquet, this sweet-scented bloom smells like candy. 

Color: Red-brown 
Price: $

Wiry stems with tiny blooms are a great choice for just-picked arrangements, and give texture and visual intrigue.

Colors: Pink, purple and deep red
Price: $

The hottest of all seasons, the summer months mean longer days and lots of sunshine—perfect growing weather. 

Densely packed astilbe has a feathery, wildflower look. It’s a hearty stem, great for boutonnieres or for a touch of texture in a rustic or romantic bouquet. 

Colors: White, pink, mauve and crimson
Price: $

Despite having “orange” in its name, this
fragrant flower blooms
white. But its scent is
thought to resemble
that of orange blossoms. 

Color: White 
Price: $

This flower grows like a vine, with carefree twists to its stems. The blossom has delicate petals and an eye-catching center.

Colors: Purple, pink, blue violet and cranberry
Price: $$

The big-headed blooms on these stems are perfect for making a bold statement or adding romance to an arrangement.

Colors: Red, cream, yellow, orange, pink and purple
Price: $$$

Autumn bridges summer and winter, bringing about cooler temperatures alongside colorful leaves.

Hearty branches can add texture and height to centerpieces. The mini “apples” range in color from green to red as the season progresses.

Colors: Green and red
Price: $

For a pop of color in an arrangement or the perfect finishing touch on a naked cake, try a late summer branch of berries.

Color: Red
Price: $

There are over 42 species of this native Mexican stem, all striking in color and shape. 

Colors: Shades of pink, purple, red and orange
Price: $$

The coldest
months of

the year bring
about frost and
snow, but also
stems bold in color and rich
with texture.

One of the few blue florals,
this buttercup bloom has
threadlike leaves, giving
it personality and intrigue. 

Colors: Blue,
white, pink and lilac 
Price: $ 

A delicate flower
with a rich fragrance,
each stem has a
cluster of flowy petals. 

Colors: White, pink,
yellow, red and purple
Price: $ 

These structured seed-
filled pods add an element
of whimsy to rustic
bouquets and wild, undone
floral arrangements. 

Color: Green 
Price: $ 

Incorporate a “something
blue” in your bouquet
with forget-me-nots. The
soft petals give volume too. 

Colors: Blue, purple, pink, white and yellow 
Price: $

Named after its honeylike
scent, these inch-long tube
petals cascade beautifully in
bouquets and centerpieces. 

Color: Purple-blue 
Price: $ 

This romantic flower has clusters of tiny blooms that come together to create a stunning, big-headed blossom. 

Colors: White, green, pink, blue, purple and cranberry 
Price: $$

Its name makes it
a well-suited stem for a
boutonniere. This casual
flower has a button head
and is actually edible. 

Colors: White, pink, blue, magenta 
Price: $