A Seasonal Guide to Minimize Your Wedding Flower Costs

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Planning a wedding can be an overwhelming task, especially when it comes to staying on budget. But you don’t have to break the bank to make your dream wedding come to life.

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.

A Seasonal Guide to Minimize Your Wedding Flower Costs. // mysweetengagement.com — Image by Zola

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.