We love seeing couples celebrate the changing of the seasons with their wedding flower choices and spring is one of our favourites. Spring wedding flowers include hyacinths, sweet pea, lily of the valley and freesia, all highly-scented additions to bridal bouquets.Not forgetting seasonal favourites like tulips, daffodils, and forget-me-nots which all add fantastic texture to bouquets, boutonnieres or centrepieces.Spring flowers are a beautiful mix of delicate and textural, fragrant and symbolic and there are so many great varieties to choose from - and that's before we get to the colours; the palest of pastels, to bright and bold oranges and yellows. Excited about spring blooms, we've put together an essential guide to spring wedding flowers! “Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!'” -Robin Williams The season in which your wedding takes place will have an impact on your choices. Even though it is now possible to buy almost any variety of flower at any time of the year, mostgood floristswill work with the seasons as well as locally-grown flowers. Using seasonal or locally-grown flowers meansbetter value for your moneyand a moresustainable choice.Lily of The Valley, for example, was originally available in May alone. Now it's available throughout the year - at a high price! To help you decide what seasonal blooms are for you, we're sharing ouressential guide to spring wedding flowers,a list of what flowers are in season in spring in both Ireland and the UK and some sample bouquet recipes to help you make the most of what nature has to offer this time of year.Don't forget to pin your fave, and scroll to the end for ourlist of what wedding flowers are in season in spring! One Fab Day bride Anna's textural bouquetby The Informal Floristfilled with tulips, white lilac, roses, hellebore and fritillaria is a picture perfect spring bouquet. The daffodil symbolises new beginnings, making it a fitting bloom for a bridal bouquet. Smitten doesn't even begin to describe how we feel about this daffodil and rose bouquet byMerriment Events. A darling spring bridal bouquetby Aesme of ranunculus, hellebores, tulips, alliums,Pieris Japonicaand maple foliage. This fresh and elegant bouquet byChristine Goschcombines timeless white and cream roses, stock, alstroemeria and pear blossom has a gorgeous loose and textural 'freshly gathered' feel. Soft lilac and pretty pink is a dreamy combination, as demonstrated here in an oversize bouquet of deliciously-scented lilacs, sumptuous purple anemone and pops of paper-like pink ranunculusbyMibellarosa . Known to symbolise beauty, strength, and dignity; magnolias are the perfect addition to a wedding. Can you imagine all the 'wows' you would get from this all magnolia bouquet byKelly Lenard of Intertwine? This soft cream and peach rose, white lilac and eucalyptus creation byFloral Earth paired with it's beautiful green ribbon would make a perfect bouquet for a St. Patrick's Day wedding! We adore this delicate yet moody spring bouquet of fritillaria, David Austin garden roses, clematis, hellebores,Pieris japonica and lilac byBows and Arrows. Nothing says spring like a big bunch of tulips! We love this chic all-white bouquetbyFlower Muse of tulips paired with ranunculus. This fresh and light bouquetbyNatalie Bowen of sweet peas, fringe tulips, parrot tulips, ranunculus, daffodils, clematis, lilacs, and checkerboard fritillaria jus screams spring! We can't help but smile at this pretty peach and yellow bouquetby Passion Flowerwhich is the epitome of spring comprised of garden roses, tulips, and astilbe. Hellebore, hyacinth, sweet pea, ranunculus, fritillaria, muscari and lilac - The flowers in this beautiful spring bridal bouquet by Honey of A Thousand Flowers are cottage garden favourites full of old-fashioned charm. Foraged greenery, daffodils, tulips and white hyacinth and ranunculus made for a wild and cheery bouquet spring bouquet by Jacin Fitzgerald. Lily of The Valley is a classic and traditional bloom carried in bouquets by manyan iconic bride(Grace Kelly andKate Middleton, to name just a couple!). The bell-shaped buds are delicate and romantic and the fragrance is heavenly! This pretty little posy is bySprout Home. Cherry blossom, astilbe, sweet pea and carnation combine to make this gorgeously feminine and romantic spring bridal bouquet byOf The Flowers. Moody purple might not be the most obvious choice for a spring wedding but this gorgeous bouquet of darkpurple sweet pea with lavenderclematisbyMary Lennox has us convinced otherwise. We are simply smitten by the beautiful simplicity of this all hyacinth single flower bouquetbyKae And Ales. Tulips and bluebells brought a pop of spring colour to bride Jaclyn's loose bouquet by Patsie & Co. Spring Wedding Flowers Spring Foliage,Branches and Berries For more wedding flower ideas check out all our floral inspiration archiveshere or contact one of our recommended florists!
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FAQs
How do you figure out how many flowers to get for a wedding? ›
To calculate the number of flowers needed for a wedding, consider your wedding party size and desired type. A good rule of thumb is to count the number of stems you want in an arrangement, then multiply that by the number of arrangements.
Is $1,500 enough for wedding flowers? ›Aim for 8-10% of total wedding spend towards your overall flower budget. This typically hovers around a couple of thousand dollars. A budget of $1,500-$3,500 is considered realistic or reasonable for average-scale weddings of 100 guests, allowing creative diversity without excess.
What is the number one wedding flower? ›Roses: A Timeless Emblem of Love and Beauty
No wonder they remain THE iconic flower for celebrating love in its many colors. We adore how roses bring a special touch to weddings. Their elegance and beauty are just captivated in bouquets, arches, centerpieces...you name it.
The sky's the limit when it comes to flowers for your wedding, but realistically you can plan on spending about 8% of your overall budget. This covers the bride's bouquet, bridesmaids' bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, and ceremony and reception arrangements.
How many Bud vases for an 8 foot table? ›We recommend a bud vase ever 1-2 feet on a table. If your tables are 8 feet, plan for 4-5 bud vase minimum per table to make an impact.
Is it cheaper to do your own wedding flowers? ›On average, you can save between 50 and 60% with making your wedding flowers versus having them done.
What are the most expensive flowers for weddings? ›What are other pricey wedding bouquets? As Wedding Wire notes, hydrangeas, peonies, and gardenias are "the most expensive flowers." However, the creative director of Botanica Design Studio, Zoë Gallina, told Veranda: "Generally, the most expensive flowers in a bouquet are phalaenopsis orchids."
How much is too much to spend on wedding flowers? ›"The industry standard has always been that floral is roughly 10% of your overall wedding budget, so a couple having a $75,000 wedding should assume their florals are in the $7,500 range.
What are the cheapest wedding flowers in April? ›Here are some suggestions for affordable spring season flowers; Tulips, White Anemones, Sweet Pea, Daffodils, Hyacinth's, and the favorite Peonies. All of these flowers are perfect to fit your budget for your spring wedding.
What flower symbolizes marriage? ›Peonies have a great deal of meaning for a couple. The reason why it is so popular at weddings is that it represents “happy marriage” and “great honor.” Pink is the most common color given as a gift representing love at first sight.
What flower does mother of the bride have? ›
Tradition calls for corsages to be given to mothers of the bride and groom. For a different approach, pin a flower in her hair or give her a small nosegay to carry. While lilies and roses are classics, incorporating each mother's favorite flower or one that complements her ensemble is a thoughtful gesture.
What does grooms family pay for? ›The groom's family traditionally paid for all costs associated with the rehearsal dinner and honeymoon, wedding day transportation, and the officiant. The groom paid for the bride's engagement ring, wedding ring, and groomsmen gifts. It is also common for the groom's family to pay for the alcohol at the reception.
Who pays for wedding flowers? ›In today's wedding, it is common for the wedding couple to bear most, if not all, of the financial responsibility. Traditionally, however, the Bride's family is responsible for most of the wedding flowers, with a few items that are specifically the responsibility of the Groom's family.
Why do florists charge more for weddings? ›Your florist's skill, time and experience
In total, your wedding florist will likely spend up to seventy hours on the design and execution of your wedding flowers, from the time of the first meeting to the final breakdown and clean-up from your event. This does not include hours put in by additional designers to help.
Traditional etiquette guidelines suggest wedding guests should give a gift that costs a similar amount to their plate at the reception. By this logic, if you estimate your hosts are spending $50 to have you at their wedding, your gift should cost about $50—the price of a good toaster, for example.
How do you calculate the price of a floral arrangement? ›Here is a pricing example using standard industry markups: Let's say that an arrangement contains fresh flowers and foliage that cost you $10 at wholesale; apply a 3.5x markup, and you're at $35 retail. Add a vase that cost you $2.50; at the industry average markup of 2.5x, you will charge $6.25 for that vase.
How many flowers do you need per arrangement? ›| Arrangement | Stem Count for Small Arrangement | Stem Count for Medium Arrangement |
|---|---|---|
| Rose Bouquet | 8-12 stems | 18-20 stems |
| Baby's Breath (Gypsophilia) Bouquet | 1/4 bunch | 1/2 bunch |
| 4 x 4 x 4" Square Vase Centerpiece | 10 stems | 15-20 stems |
| Mason Jar Centerpiece | 6-8 stems | 10-15 stems |
Booking five to seven months in advance was the average amount of time for my 2017 brides and this was great too. When there is less time between choosing a florist and the actual date, it is easier to make confident decisions. Two weeks was the shortest amount of advance time I have been hired to design a wedding.