A little bit of research can put you ahead of the game to make smart financial decisions without compromising your big day’s aesthetics.

Today, we are going to help you learn how to minimize your wedding flower costs in an easy and Pinterest-worthy way.

Whether you’re dreaming of beautiful pastel petals or cascading autumn shades, fresh florals make your wedding day come to life. The cost of fresh blooms can quickly add up, with the average couple spending anywhere from $700-$2500 on their floral budget.

You can cut down on the cost of fresh flowers by using in-bloom flowers, as florists can purchase these flowers from local farms and vendors without shipping costs and supply-and-demand negotiations.

Knowing the blooming season of your florals will help you save big. Peonies silk, fluffy petals begin to bud in the springtime, whereas chrysanthemums signify the autumn harvesting season has begun.

Zola put together this seasonal flower guide so you can identify popular wedding blooms in season each time of year. Check out our blooming guide below and inspiration for your ceremony, no matter which season you plan to say “I Do.”

Breaking it down:

1. Popular Spring Flowers: Lily, poppy, anemone, ranunculus, hydrangea, lilac, bluebell, peony, daisy, wallflower.

2. Popular Summer Flowers: Lily, zannia, spray rose, phlox, bee balm, swamp milkweed, iris, sunflower, magnolia, dahlia.

3. Popular Fall Flowers: Nerine, protea, chrysanthemum, celosia, marigold, amaranthus, blue delphinium, aster, cone flower, dianthus.

4. Popular Winter Flowers: Camellia, poinsettia, daffodil, hellebores, snow drops, tulips, star of bethlehem, violet, witch hazel, primrose.

5. Luckily, we can also count with some Year-Round Flowers: Calla lily, rose, jasmine, orchid, lisianthus, baby’s breath, scabiosa, sweet pea, dusty miller, bells of Ireland.

Now that you have some initial guidance on how to lower your wedding flower costs, it’s finally time to see a few practical examples. Get inspired with these seasonal mood boards, designed by Zola, showcasing stunning bridal bouquets and color swatches.

Spring Flower Inspiration:

Summer Flower Inspiration:

Fall Flower Inspiration:

Winter Flower Inspiration:

To make sure you can make your floral wedding wishes a reality, always talk to your florist, as other factors may also impact flowers price and availability.

More Ideas for You:

Gallery: 50+ Wedding Bouquets Inspirations

20 Greenery Wedding Bouquets Ideas to Steal

21 Exquisite Living Coral Bouquet Ideas

Flower Field Engagement Photos You Will Want to Copy

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If you are a one-of-a-kind bride, and would love to walk down the aisle with a more unique wedding bouquet instead of the so overused (and expensive) peonies, we are going to help you to pick the perfect greenery bouquet for you.

Get inspired with these 20 greenery wedding bouquet ideas. Enjoy and pin away!

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Oh, and if you are really considering using this beautiful color on your wedding day, check out our living coral pinterest board.

Which living coral bouquet is your favorite? Comment bellow and browse our related articles for more inspiration.

More Ideas for You:

How to Use Pantone’s Living Coral on your Wedding;

Bridal Bouquet Color Ideas;

Wedding Dresses Gallery Page.

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Don’t forget to pin your favorite boards!

Our first three inspirations are Pink, Lavender and Peach. Perfect colors for the romantic brides.

Top photo:  Christina Marie Events & Floral • Found on: Minnesota Bride | Bottom left: Candace Jeffery Photography • Found on: Wedding Colors  | Bottom right: Braggingbags • Found on: MOD Wedding

Left photo: 5ive15ifteen • Found on: MOD Wedding | Right photo: Cassandra Lane • Flowers: Flowers by Susan • Found on: Want That Wedding

Top photo: Mirelle Carmichael Photography • Found on: Style me Pretty | Bottom left: Belle and Beau Photography • Flowers: The Rose Shed | Bottom right: Erika Nicole Photography • Found on: Brides

These next colors are ideal for brides who love something bolder.

Left photo: Morning Light by Michelle Landreau • Found on: Brides | Right photo: Sakurah’s Flower Studio

Top photo: Rylee Hitchner • Flowers: Ginny Au  • Found on: Once Wed | Bottom lef: Jen Huang Photography • Flowers: Inviting Occasion • Found on: Style me Pretty | Bottom right: Daniel Chin for Traverse Photography • Flowers: Madeline at Vivid Floral Designs • Found on: Junebug Weddings

Now if you don’t want the bouquet stealing the show and prefer something more classic, white is your color!

Left photo: Amanda Lloyd Photography • Found on: Wedding Wire | Right photo: Dreamlove Photography • Flowers: Karla Cassidy Designs • Found on: Style me Pretty

What about having “Something Blue” on your bouquet?

Top photo: Anastasia Belik • Flowers: Peony Studio • Found on: Style me Pretty | Bottom left: • Flowers: Munster Rose • Found on: weddingchicks | Bottom right: Brian Kraft Photography

But if you can’t pick just one, pick all of them! Check out these colorful and joyful bouquet inspirations:

Top photo: Erich McVey Photography • Flowers: French Flower Style • Found on: Style me Pretty | Bottom left: Wesley Nulens Floral • Flowers: Laetitea C • Found on: Style me Pretty | Bottom right: Matt and Lena Photography • Flowers: Martins Alves • Found on: Style me Pretty

Which one is your favorite color scheme?  Do you would like to see inspirations of any other color we didn’t show on this post? Leave us a comment below and we will love to bring more inspirations!

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