When it comes to choosing the perfect flowers to create your bouquet, there are many factors to take into consideration. Among the most important to consider are color, budget, and season.
If you are planning your wedding in California, read this blog to know the best flowers for each season:
Spring
If you are celebrating in the Spring, the most popular colors are bright blues, pinks and yellows. Some brides choose to feature pastels in their wedding bouquet arrangement as well. Anemones are available in most months, except for summer. In recent years it has been featured in black and white themed weddings. A Star Gazer Lily offers a bit of dramatic flair to a bouquet because of their large blossoms. A peony is one of the most popular picks for a Spring bride. Spring colors are perfect for a California bride.
Summer
If you are having a wedding during the summer months, the most important thing to consider when choosing your flowers is if they can withstand the California heat. The most popular choice is the Gerbera Daisy, forget-me-nots, hydrangea, asters, and Sunflowers, they are inexpensive, come in a wide assortment of bright/summery colors, and is widely available.
Fall
This is the season with the most limited flower options. If the wedding is planned closer to Summer, many of the flowers are still available for California brides and will still look just as stunning. Many late-season brides choose to get more creative with their bouquets and add pumpkins or gourds to fill in for the flowers. Red, orange, and yellow and are the most common picks for Fall brides. Marigolds, Dahlia’s, Poppies and Anemones are a great combination of a rustic look with vibrant color.
Winter
Winter has an abundance of flowers to choose from. Many tropical flowers begin to bloom during this season which are perfect for a Southern California beach wedding. Some spring blossoms become available for your bouquet. Poinsettias, Tulips, Chery Blossoms, Succulents and Sunflowers are the most popular.
Usually Available Year-Round:
- Orchids
- Roses
- Sweat Peas
- Tulips
- Lisianthus
- Gloriosa
- Lilies
- Glads
- Calla Lilies
- Freesia
- Astilbe
- Garden Roses
- Hydrangea
- Veronica
- Stock