Seasonal Wedding Flowers in the UK: A Month-by-Month Guide
Which wedding flowers are in season in the UK each season, plus tips for bouquets, buttonholes and budgets.
Choosing seasonal flowers means fresher blooms, better value and a more sustainable wedding. Here's what to ask your florist about through the year.
Spring (March–May)
Tulips, ranunculus, anemones, narcissi, sweet peas (late spring), lilac, blossom branches and early peonies.
Summer (June–August)
Peonies (early summer), garden roses, sweet peas, delphiniums, cornflowers, cosmos, scabious, lavender and stocks.
Autumn (September–November)
Dahlias, chrysanthemums, hydrangeas, rosehips, berries, amaranthus, autumn foliage and dried grasses.
Winter (December–February)
Hellebores, amaryllis, anemones, ranunculus (imported), eucalyptus, pine, holly and dried flowers.
Bouquets and buttonholes
Hand-tied, cascading and loose garden-style bouquets all photograph beautifully. Ask for matching buttonholes and corsages for the groom, best man, ushers and parents.
Stretch your flower budget
- Reuse ceremony arrangements at the reception.
- Use foliage and greenery generously.
- Mix fresh and dried flowers.
- Focus on statement pieces where photos happen.
When should I book a wedding florist?
Six to nine months ahead, or earlier for peak summer dates.
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