{"id":39004,"date":"2023-10-27T11:00:11","date_gmt":"2023-10-27T00:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/au\/articles\/wedding-flowers-by-season-in-australia\/"},"modified":"2023-10-27T12:52:59","modified_gmt":"2023-10-27T01:52:59","slug":"wedding-flowers-by-season-in-australia","status":"publish","type":"au-article","link":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/articles\/wedding-flowers-by-season-in-australia\/","title":{"rendered":"How to shop seasonally for your wedding flowers (and save $$$)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Choosing your wedding flowers<\/a> by their seasonal availability is a great way to support local growers while ensuring your floral budget isn’t eye-wateringly expensive. Luckily, here in Australia, we have some seriously stunning flowers in bloom year-round! Wondering which varieties will be in season for your wedding day? Read on as we break down wedding flower availability by season (with the help of our amazing florists).<\/h3>\n

While it can be all too easy to find your dream bridal bouquet on Pinterest and fixate on those specific blooms, it’s important to remember that they may not be available on your wedding day. Flowers are strictly seasonal, so if you want to save a few dollars and show support to local growers, you’ll need to consider the logistics and seasonal availability of your wedding florals before obsessing over one specific variety of flowers.<\/p>\n

By embracing flower seasonality and placing trust in your floral designer, you’ll have the best quality blooms on your wedding day without breaking the bank. The lovely team at Petal and Sage Melbourne<\/strong><\/a> recommends choosing a floral designer you love and trust and giving them creative control over what flowers they pick.<\/p>\n

If you’re unsure which flower varieties to choose, we’ve enlisted the help of some of our talented wedding floral designers to put together this in-depth guide to wedding flower seasonality in Australia. Keep reading for insightful tips on why you should shop seasonally for your wedding blooms and the most popular flower varieties for your date!<\/p>\n

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Beautiful bouquets from Petal and Sage Melbourne.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBrowse Wedding Florists<\/span><\/a>\n
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Summer Wedding Flowers<\/h2>\n

Popular summer flowers include Standard Roses, David Austin Roses, Daisies, Dahlias, Peonies, Hydrangea, Delphinium, Snapdragon, Lisianthus, Lavender,\u00a0 Kangaroo Paw, Cosmos, Freesia, Water Lilies, Proteas, Scabiosa (ugly name, beautiful flower!), and Zinnias.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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“Couples usually choose either light, floaty pastels or bold bright colours, often with some tropical flowers for that really summery vibe,” explains Rosie from Thrive Flowers & Events Melbourne<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

In the warmer months, always keep your wedding party flowers (bouquets and buttonholes) in the coolest room of the house, preferably away from direct sunlight, to keep them looking gorgeous and fresh for your big day.<\/div>\n
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Dreamy pastel bouquet created by Thrive Flowers & Events Melbourne.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Thrive Flowers & Events<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Autumn Wedding Flowers<\/h2>\n

Top picks for autumn florals include Tulips, Lisianthus, Chrysanthemum, David Austin Roses, Garden Roses, Iris, Hyacinth, Dahlias, <\/em><\/strong>Gardenia, Phalaenopsis Orchids, Silver Suede, Cornflowers, Calla Lilies, and\u00a0 Camellias.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

“Rich, warm colours seem to be the most popular in autumn weddings, and Australian natives are often the go-to”, Rosie says. Dahlias are also a popular and gorgeous option, with a stunning look and a variety of colours available.<\/div>\n
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Lisianthus blooms have a simple and traditional look about them, and their soft fluffy white blooms and elegant stems create a romantic feel.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Natives are particularly hardy and make a beautiful addition to a warm autumnal wedding bouquet.<\/p>\n

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A warm autumnal bouquet by Bloom Boss NSW.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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Thrive Flowers & Events Melbourne<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Winter Wedding Flowers<\/h2>\n

For winter, seasonal picks include Poppies, Camellias, Hyacinths, Iris, Glass House Roses, <\/em><\/strong>Ranunculus (late winter), Helleborus, Sweet Pea, Blushing Bride, Standard Roses, Queen Anne’s Lace, After Dark Foliage, Blushing Brides, Daffodils, Lavender, and Leucodendron.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

“When looking to save on cost for winter weddings, we see a lot of native and protea mixes as well as simple rose bouquets and arrangements supported by olive leaves in early winter and even later when available. Roses are always available, and as Valentine’s and Mother’s Day have passed, the price of these are at the lowest during this time of the year.” \u2014 WA Florists<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Heavenly Creations Melbourne Wedding Flowers<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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WA Florists Perth Wedding Flowers<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Spring Wedding Flowers<\/h2>\n

You’ll be spoilt for choice when choosing from the wide array of spring blooms, with options like Daffodils, Daisies, Peonies, Freesia, Gardenia Blooms, Poppies, Standard Roses, David Austin Roses, Lisianthus, Jasmine, Lilac, Lily of the Valley, Bouvardia, Sweet Pea, Stock, Carnations, Lavender, Ranunculus, Waratah, Snapdragons, and Cornflowers.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

In spring, the flower style is usually soft, dainty and fragrant flowers, bright but not super bold and bouncy garden-style bouquets. Peonies are a popular choice for bridal bouquets<\/a><\/strong> and are known for their large, bulbous shape. Peonies come in a variety of colours, but the most popular choices are white, soft pink and deep burgundy.<\/div>\n
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Fresh spring bridal bouquet by Flowers with Tika<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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Wedding flowers that are available all year round<\/h2>\n

Some flowers are available throughout all seasons. According to Rosie from Thrive Flowers and Events, “Seasonal flowers aren’t as obvious these days as so much stock is grown in hothouses, or imported, so there’s sometimes the year-round supply of some varieties.” Here are some popular bridal flowers that are available all year round in Australia:<\/p>\n

Baby’s Breath, Lisianthus, Alstroemeria, Phalaenopsis Orchids, Silver Suede, Carnations, Roses, and Sweet William.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Baby’s Breath is a stunningly versatile flower choice year-round. Florals by Fleur Fetti Melbourne<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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In need of a trusted floral designer to bring your flower vision to life on your wedding day? Head to our directory to browse amazing wedding florists in your area<\/a>. And if you’re wondering how much to budget for wedding flowers, check out this article for updated floral trends, tips, and pricing<\/a>. \ud83d\udc90<\/h3>\nBrowse Wedding Florists<\/span><\/a>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":286458,"template":"","au_article_tag":[11327,12918,34],"class_list":["post-39004","au-article","type-au-article","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","au_article_category-wedding-planning-advice-lily-jenkins","au_article_category-weddingflowers","au_article_category-weddingplanner","au_article_tag-wedding-florists-melbourne","au_article_tag-wedding-flower-seasonality","au_article_tag-wedding-flowers"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au-article\/39004","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au-article"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/au-article"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au-article\/39004\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":288451,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au-article\/39004\/revisions\/288451"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/286458"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=39004"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"au_article_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au_article_tag?post=39004"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}