By Alex Schofield.How to Choose the Right Wedding Flowers: A Simple Guide to Gorgeous Blooms
Flowers play a powerful role in a wedding, they set the mood, express your style, and appear in almost every photo. But with so many choices (and price tags!), how do you know where to begin?
Here’s a down-to-earth guide to choosing wedding flowers that truly reflect you, without the stress.
1. Know your Wedding Style First
Your flowers should complement your overall wedding vibe.
Ask yourself:
- Is your wedding romantic and soft? Think garden roses, peonies, baby’s breath.
- More modern and clean? Go with orchids, calla lilies, or structural greenery.
- Planning a boho or rustic wedding? Consider wildflowers, proteas, or dried elements like pampas grass.
Tip: Gather visual inspiration (Pinterest is great!) but be open to suggestions from your florist, they know what works in real life.
Image reference – WVSA Supplier – Nigel Whyles Floral Design
2. Choose your Colour Palette, Not Exact Blooms
Instead of obsessing over specific flowers, pick a colour palette and general mood (like soft and romantic, bold and vibrant, or muted and earthy). This gives your florist creative flexibility, especially if some flowers are out of season or out of budget.
Bonus: This also makes it easier to match florals to bridesmaid dresses, linens, and venue décor.
Image reference – WVSA Supplier – Floral Exuberance
3. Think Seasonally (It Saves Money!)
Flowers that are in season are not only fresher and more vibrant, but they’re also far more affordable.
Here are a few popular blooms by season:
- Summer: peonies, roses, sweet pees
- Autumn: dahlias, chrysanthemums, amaranths, berries & foliage
- Winter: hellebores (Christmas rose), anemones, tulips
- Spring: daffodils, hyacinths, muscari, blossom branches
Ask your florist what’s locally available, you might be surprised how much you love a flower you hadn’t considered!
Image reference – WVSA Supplier – Perfect Day Wedding Flowers
4. Prioritise the Important Arrangements
Flowers can add up fast. Focus your budget on the moments that matter most:
- Bouquets (for you and the bridal party)
- Ceremony focal points (like an arch, aisle markers, or altar flowers)
- Reception centrepieces
If you’re on a tight budget, skip the extras like bathroom arrangements or overdoing the reception hour decor.
Image reference – WVSA Supplier –Sarah Plant Floral Design
5. Consider Meaningful Flowers
Want a sweet personal touch? Incorporate flowers that mean something to you:
- The same blooms your parents had at their wedding
- Your late grandmother’s favourite rose
- A flower from your heritage or birth month
It adds subtle emotional weight to the design and becomes a beautiful conversation starter.
Image reference – WVSA Supplier –Wildest Dreams Weddings & Events
Final Thoughts
Choosing your wedding flowers doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Focus on the feeling you want to create, trust your florist’s experience, and remember, at the end of the day, your love is the real centrepiece. The flowers just make it prettier. 💕
May your day be filled with flowers,
Alex xx