If you’re tying the knot this spring you’re blessed with so many beautiful seasonal blooms to choose from for your big day, from romantic peonies to daffodils rich in symbolism.
As well as adding them to your bouquet, there are many other ways to incorporate flowers into your big day, on the altar, along the aisle, around your cake or into your reception table centrepieces. Whether you’re embracing a traditional English garden wedding scheme or have a more modern, contemporary style, our list of the best spring flowers for a wedding has something for everyone.Â
Daffodils
Cheerful daffodils will bring a burst of colour to your spring wedding bouquet. We’re all familiar with the bright yellow flowers that mark the beginning of the new season, but you’ll also find daffodils in other colours including elegant white and soft peach. They carry many sentiments of a wedding, as a symbol of new beginnings, rebirth and renewal so they’re the perfect addition to your big day as you get ready to enter a new chapter in life with your partner.Â
Sweet Peas
Delicate sweet peas with their ruffled petals will add texture and colour to your wedding bouquet. The sweet-smelling blooms come in a variety of colours, from white to pink, red and purple. They are packed with symbolism too, and seen as a sign of gratitude and appreciation. In France, sweet peas are traditionally given to brides on their special day as a symbol of good luck and protection.
Tulips
Rich in history and symbolism, tulips are a popular choice for a spring wedding. In floriography, the Victorian language of flowers, tulips are a symbol of love and elegance. With so many colours to choose from, you’re sure to find the perfect match for your wedding scheme. Whether in your bouquet or centrepieces, pink tulips are always a great choice as a symbol of affection, or red representing love and passion.Â
Peonies
Everyone’s favourite flower, you can’t go wrong with incorporating peonies into your spring nuptials. A popular choice in spring and summer, these lush blooms are full of history and romance. There’s a wide variety of shades to choose from, each with their own special meaning. Pretty pink peonies are a symbol of luck and prosperity, making them perfect for your wedding day. They pair beautifully with other stems, and work seamlessly with an English garden or boho wedding scheme.Â
Ranunculus
Blooming late winter through to spring, silky ranunculus with their intricate, ruffled petals will add texture and vibrancy to your special day. As a symbol of love and admiration, they are a popular wedding flower, whether you add them to your bouquet, table centrepiece or incorporate them into a floral display on your wedding cake. Each delicate flower has hundreds of petals, giving them a voluminous appearance. Pink ranunculus are a typical wedding day choice, signifying gentleness and love. They are often paired with red blooms to incorporate a symbol of passion and romance.
Hyacinths
Sweet-smelling hyacinths will add height and depth to your spring wedding flowers. They bloom early in the season, with each colour carrying a different sentiment. In Greek mythology, hyacinths are seen as a symbol of power and pride but also tragedy due to the tale of Apollo and Hyacinthus. In other cultures, the sleek blooms are associated with rebirth and new beginnings, due to their spring blooming. As the symbolism is so varied, choosing the right colour for a wedding is key. Go for pink, symbolising playful joy, or white hyacinths representing purity and enduring affection.Â
Freesia
A favourite in spring, sweet-scented freesia has been nicknamed the ‘ballerina’ thanks to the dainty and elegant shape. The pretty bloom, with its delicate petals, got its name from the botanist who discovered it. A symbol of friendship, it carries many of the sentiments of marriage. In fact, it’s also the flower given to a couple celebrating seven years of marriage. Red and pink shades of freesia often have the strongest sweet scent. While white freesia are less scented, they remain a popular choice in wedding bouquets thanks to the symbolism of purity and innocence.Â
Anemones
With over 120 species of anemones and many different colours to choose from, you’re sure to find the perfect bloom to fit seamlessly with your wedding décor. Coming from the Greek world anemos, meaning wind as a reflection of how these beautiful flowers gently sway, anemones are generally associated with love and affection, while purple anemones specifically are a symbol of protection. They pair beautifully with other spring stems like tulips and ranunculus, adding a modern touch to your wedding day bouquet.Â
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