Flower Guide

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Flower GuideConsider when flowers are in season, whether they’re hardy enough to last a full day, what color are available, which have a glorious scent – and how to save a little money.

Some flowers are not suitable for a bouquet but can be worked into table centres. Similarly, there are expensive flowers that would be lovely in the bride’s bouquet but a little pricey for table centres.

 

 

 

COLOR
Purple   Anemone, Aster, Calla Lily, Canterbury bell, Cosmo, Delphinium, Gladiolus and Hyacinth.
Lavender   Lilac, Rose, Sea holly, Tulip and Violet.
Blue   African lily, Canterbury bells, Forget-me-not, Hyacinth and Iris.
Pink   Anemone, Aster, Camellia, Carnation, Chrysanthemum, Dahlia, Delphinium, Freesia, Gardenia, Gladiolus, Hyacinthm, Peony, Phlox, Sweet pea, Sweet William, Rose and Tulip.
Red   Carnation, Chrysanthemum, Dahlia, Freesia, Gladiolus, Rose, St. John’s worth, Stock and Tulip.
Yellow   Carnation, Daffodil, Daisy, Dahlia, Tulip and Rose.
White   Amazon lily, Calla lily, Carnation, Chrysanthemum, Dahlia, Freesia, Hyacinth, Lilac, Lily of the valley, Queen Anne’s, lace rose, Singapore, orchid and Tulip.

 

SEASON
COST

Spring/Summer

Fall/Winter
  • Anemone
  • Aster
  • Carnation
  • Daffodil
  • Dahlia
  • Daisy
  • Delphinium
  • Dogwood
  • Hyacinth
  • Iris
  • Lilac
  • Lily
  • Lily of the valley
  • Peony
  • Rose
  • Tulip
  • Sweet pea
  • Aster
  • Carnation
  • Chrysanthemum
  • Dahlia
  • Delphinium
  • Dried leaves
  • Holly
  • Lily
  • Marigold
  • Orchid
  • Poinsettia
  • Rose
  • Zinnia
  • If you favorite flower is very pricey, use just a few in you bouquet or in your table centres and make use of inexpensive but pretty ‘fill’ such as baby’s breath and Queen Anne’s lace.
  • Use flowers that are in-season. Daisies are in abundance, for example, in the summer but less available, and therefore more expensive, in the winter.

Consider:

  • One single, long-stemmed unusual flower.
  • One special flower attached to a white prayer book.
  • A white muff with a cluster or miniature blooms.

Size and shape:

Cascades end with trailing blossoms and often ribbon. Carried only with a long gown.

Nosegays are dense and round (about 18” in diameter), suitable for gown for every length.

FLOWERS THAT WILL LAST THE DAY

Asters, Carnations, Cedar and fir fill, Chrysanthemums, Dahlias, Daisies, Freesia, Lilies, Ming fern, Some orchids, Queen Anne’s lace, Roses.

FRAGRANT FLOWERS
Carnations, Day lilies, Gardenias, Hyacinth, Iris, Jasmine, Lavender, Lilacs.