Wedding flowers bring color, romance, and fresh fragrances to every ceremony. With so many beautiful options to choose from, it can be challenging to pick only a few when planning your wedding. Seasonal blooms are a helpful starting point when you’re feeling stuck. The following guide explores flowers that blossom naturally during each season.

Wedding Flowers to Match Each Season

Spring

For many, springtime feels like a fresh start full of new beginnings, making it the ideal season for a wedding. Colorful, energetic wedding flowers will mirror the return of lush greenery and hibernating critters. Consider sunny daffodils, soft sweet peas, vibrant French tulips, and aromatic hyacinths for your spring flower arrangements.

Summer

Whether you decide on an indoor or outdoor wedding, the right flowers will remind your guests of sun-filled, adventurous summers. Many flowers are in bloom this season, so your choices may depend on your theme. A relaxing beachfront or tropical theme, for instance, may call for gorgeous Asiatic lilies or colorful gladiolus. Fresh lavender and whimsical craspedia would suit a rustic or countryside wedding well.

Fall

Couples can draw inspiration from warm tones and falling leaves for a lovely autumn wedding. While there aren’t many flowers blooming exclusively in the fall, some plants see the crisp autumn air as the prime time to make themselves known. Kentucky’s state flower, the goldenrod, blossoms from late summer to early fall. Purple fountain grass also adds a fantastic autumn accent to helenium and chrysanthemum. The latter two blooms come in gorgeous shades of red, yellow, and orange for the perfect fall wedding flowers.

Winter

Some hesitate to set wedding dates in the winter, but this season holds so many possibilities for brilliant themes. Create a winter wonderland with crystalline decor, cozy seating, and hot food to warm your guests. But can you use fresh flowers during the winter? Contrary to popular belief, many plants prefer the chill. Festive holly and amaryllis will make excellent holiday adornments. If your wedding is past the holiday season, try sweet-smelling stephanotis and ornamental dendrobium orchids.

No matter what time of year your wedding is, Swan Floral & Gift Shop can help you create the floral arrangements of your dreams. This family-owned florist has been providing expertly crafted bridal bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, and decorative arrangements to the Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati area for nearly 100 years. With the largest greenhouse facility around, they’ll provide only the freshest wedding flowers for your special day. Call (859) 342-7575 to speak with an expert florist. To browse their wedding products, visit them online.