Flowers are the ultimate styling element; they create a wedding that is uniquely you, completing your chosen theme and style with colour, texture and fragrance. When it comes to choosing your ideal bridal bouquet or floral arrangements it’s important to consider what seasonal blooms will be available during the season of your wedding. This comprehensive guide will assist you in selecting the ideal seasonal flowers to suit your aesthetic, budget and style to make your big day truly special.
SUMMER
DECEMBER – JANUARY – FEBRUARY
The balmy summer months are all about colour and festivity and flowers are just the same. Think vivid hues, big bold blooms, lush foliage and bohemian styling.
Foliage: Camellia, Fig, Jasmine Vine, Magnolia, Maidenhair Fern, Olive, Ruscus, Sedum, Silver Suede, Smoke Bush, Succulents
Berries & Nuts: Blackberry, Brunei, Gum, Hypericum, Lotus Pods, Privet Berry, Snow Berry
Flowers: Agapanthus, Alstromeria, Amarathus, Aster, Astilbe, Billy Buttons, Bouvardia, Calla Lily, Carnation, Celosia, Chrysanthemum, Cosmos, Dahlia, Daisy, Delphinium, Disbud, Freesia, Gardenia, Gerbera, Gladioli, Gloriosa Lily, Gypsophilia, Hydrangea, Iris, Larkspur, Lavender, Lisianthus, Mokara Orchid, Oriental Lily, Peony, Phalaenopis Orchid, Queen Anne’s Lace, Rose, Seaholly, Scabiosa, Singapore Orchid, Sunflower, Tuberose, Water Lily, Veronica
AUTUMN
MARCH – APRIL – MAY
The autumn landscape if filled with hues of wine, rust and gold. The rich, autumn landscape is filled with hues of ochre, wine and gold. Embrace warm, earthy tones and textures to create striking detail.
Foliage: After Dark, Camelia, Dodda Vine, Ginger, Gum, Magnolia, Moss, Nandina, Pussy Willow, Scented Geranium, Silver Suede, Succulents
Berries & Nuts: Hypericum, Lotus Pod, Peppercorn, Privet Berry, Snow Berries, Tetragona Nuts
Flowers: Alstromeria, Amaranthus, Anthurium, Aster, Bouvardia, Carnation, Celosia, Crab Claw, Cymbidium Orchid, Daphne, Disbud, Freesia, Gerbera, Gladioli, Heliconia, Hyacinth, Lisianthus, Mokara Orchid, Oriental Lily, Nerine, Ornamental Kale, Phalaenopsis Orchid, Poppy, Protea, Queen Anne’s Lace, Rose, Singapore Orchid, Snapdragon, Stock, Tulip, Veronica
WINTER
JUNE – JULY – AUGUST
In-season flowers aren’t as abundant at this time of the year, but there are still some beautiful options available for a cozy winter wedding. Use your wedding flowers to add warmth and vibrancy to your big day.
Foliage: Budding Magnolia, Camelia, Dodda Vine, Magnolia, Maple, Moss, Olive, Pussy Willow, Scented Geranium, Silver Suede, Succulents, Wattle
Berries & Nuts: Berzilia, Gum Nuts, Hypericum, Ivy Berry, Peppercorn, Privet Berry, Tetragona Nuts
Flowers: Anemone, Arum Lily, Australian Natives, Blushing Bride, Bouvardia, Calla Lily, Carnation, Chrysanthemum, Daffodil, Daphne, Erlicheer, Geraldton Wax, Gypsophilia, Heleborous, Hyacinth, Jonquil, Kale, Lisisnthus, Phalaenopsis Orchid, Poppy, Protea, Queen Anne’s Lace, Ranunculus, Rose, Singapore Orchid, Stock, Sweet Pea, Sweet William, Tulip, Violet
SPRING
SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER – NOVEMBER
Spring is the celebration of new life and as the blossoms begin to bloom we all rejoice that winter is over. This season is all about pretty, feminine, hand tied posies of delicate pastel hues like white, pink, ivory and apricot.
Foliage: Eucalyptus, Flowering Blossom, Herbs, Jasmine, Magnolia, Olive, Silver Suede, Smoke Bush, Succulents, Viburnum
Berries & Nuts: Berzelia, Hypericum, Ivy Berry, Privet Berry
Flowers: Andromeda, Anemone, Arum Lily, Billy Button, Blushing Bride, Boronia, Bouvardia, Calla Lily, Carnation, Celosia, Chrysanthemum, Cornflower, Dahlia, David Austin Rose, Dogwood, Freesia, Gardenia, Gerbera, Godetia, Hippeastrum, Hyacinth, Lavender, Lilac, Lily of the Valley, Lisianthus, Peony, Poppy, Ranunculus, Rhododendron, Rose, Snowballs, Stock, Sweet Pea, Waratah
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