When it comes to your wedding budget, flowers tend to take over a large portion of the costs. To ensure you’re not breaking the bank, consider choosing in-season blooms. Here are four examples of wedding bouquets from every season, so you can carry the brightest, freshest flowers on your big day.
Table of Contents
- Springtime: 4 Blossoming Designs
- Summer: 4 Ways to Embrace the Heat
- Autumn: 4 Misty, Moody Fall Wedding Bouquets
- Winter: 4 Cool (but hot!) Alternatives
Springtime: 4 Blossoming Designs
With winter long gone and flowers in full bloom, spring is the essential season for floral arrangements. Think of bright spring colors like mustard yellow and minty greens, or sweeter hues like blush and lavender to capture the colors of springtime.
Explore Garden Varieties
This round bouquet of colorful garden roses makes for the perfect seasonal arrangement. Wrap the stems together with a thick cloth of silk or satin for a more ergonomic design.
Match any Palette
White bouquets are the perfect fit for any wedding color scheme. Including greenery such as eucalyptus leaves will make your flowers pop even more.
Bulk Up Your Bouquet
Don’t forget to include some filler flowers in your spring bouquet. Stock and sea lavender add a touch of color and give it a finishing touch.
Mix and Match Blooms
With so many floral options available this season, take the liberty of mixing and matching various blooms. Tulips are a spring staple, but don’t be scared to pair them up with other statement flowers such as peonies and sweet peas.
Summer: 4 Ways to Embrace the Heat
Summer is by far the busiest season for weddings. Before all the florists get booked up, make sure you have an idea of what kind of blooms you want for your nuptials. Keep in mind that with the rising temperatures, it’s important to choose flowers that can endure the heat. Tropical blooms are an excellent choice as they’re meant to withstand hot and humid weather.
Don’t Be Afraid To Be Bold!
Don’t hesitate to use bright and colorful statement flowers for your bouquet, such as lobster-claws or hibiscus.
Carry a Bundle of Sunshine
A bright yellow bouquet is sure to capture the essence of the season. This bride and her bridesmaids chose to carry lovely rose arrangements filled in with baby’s breath.
Make a Statement
If you’re looking to make a statement with your bouquet, consider using big flowers like sugarbushes. Along with being undeniably unique, they give a beautiful lush appearance.
Incorporate Greenery
This bouquet by Victoria Ahn uses succulents to create a textured and striking design. Take advantage of the season’s bright greenery by incorporating leaves like ivy or myrtle.
Autumn: 4 Misty, Moody Fall Wedding Bouquets
Autumn is all about embracing darker and more dramatic hues. While the leaves may be falling, some flowers are thriving. Choose from an array of orange and red palettes to capture the beauty of this season.
Highlight Your Filler Flowers
While typically known as filler flowers, heather and fern can also take the spotlight. This floral arrangement is sure to take your guests’ breath away.
Embrace the Boho Vibes
Persephone Floral Atelier recommends this gorgeous dark and moody bouquet. Supplemented with locally sourced flowers, these type of blooms are ideal for a bohemian-inspired wedding.
Be Unique with Wild Vegetation
This bride decided to forego flowers and embrace lush greenery instead. Perfect for the fall, the air plants surrounding the bouquet give it more depth and character.
Say Yes to Drama
Bring on a dramatic effect by carrying a cascading bouquet of white carnations enclosed in dried leaves. The trailing of greens will give your arrangement a whimsical personality.
Winter: 4 Cool (but hot!) Alternatives
Baby it’s cold outside, but your bouquet doesn’t have to be made of ice! Although finding fresh flowers this season might be a tricky task, there are still plenty of winter floral options to explore. Some blooms, like violets and honeysuckle, thrive in cooler temperatures. As for your palette, ivory whites and dark reds are go-to colors for this season.
Showcase a Passion Palette
Play with different shades of reds in your bouquet by incorporating roses, poinsettias, and petunias.
Keep it Simple
This small, but classic bouquet is designed to keep a perfect balance between flowers, fillers, and leaves. The simplicity of the arrangement makes it ideal for a minimalist wedding.
Hold an Ode to Romance
A blush-toned bouquet will give your bridal ensemble the perfect romantic flair. Add dusty miller as a filler flower for just the right amount of icy, winter feel.
Accentuate The Beauty of Winter
Some kinds of orchids thrive in cooler weather, so why not try to incorporate them in your bouquet? Play with different shades of white to add dimension and diversity to the arrangement.
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