Virtually every flower imaginable can be obtained at any time of year from abroad, so the bride is free to choose whatever she wants for her wedding bouquet.

It is recommended, however, that the bride decides to use flowers that are in season at the time of the wedding. Although her choice may then be limited, the flowers will be fresher and less expensive.

Spring Wedding Flowers

Narcissi, Tulips, Muscari, Cherry Blossom, Honeysuckle, Cymbidium Orchid, Lily of the Valley.

Summer Wedding Flowers

Peonies, Hydrangea, Garden Rose, Gardenia, Freesia, Iris, Sweet Pea, Lavender, Cornflower.

Autumn Wedding Flowers

Dahlia, Antique Rose, Phalaenopsis Orchid, Lisianthus, Michaelmas Daisy.

Winter Wedding Flowers

Snowdrop, English Arium, Velvet Rose, Snowberry, Winter Jasmine.

See Wedding Style: Season

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