Colorado Wedding Planning Tips: The Best Seasonal Bridal Flowers
The use of florals in wedding ceremonies dates back to the Ancient Greek time period symbolizing a new beginning and hopes of fertility, happiness and fidelity. The Middle Ages brought about the beginning of the bridal bouquet toss tradition. It was used as an escape strategy, distracting frenzied mobs of young ladies so the bride could leave withough being harmed. The Victorian Age introduced the language of flowers where couples would use flowers to communicate romantic sentiments. Modern couples incorporate flowers into their wedding day as an accessory or decoration piece to amplify the other elements chosen for the wedding ceremony and reception. Choosing flowers for your wedding day comes down to 3 things: personal preference, color or theme, and the time of year you have your wedding. Here are some of the more popular seasonal flowers to help you decide.
Hannah and Mike had a September outdoor wedding at Camp Hale that was captured by Sarah Valencia. Fairytale Floral created this stunning bouquet and boutonniere inspired by nature.
Spring Wedding Flowers
Lily of the Valley is the perfect choice for a classic, understated, chic style. They work well as the main flower and as accents to your bouquet.
Tulips are naturally elegant, yet delicate and perfect for any spring wedding bouquet.
Roses are versatile and work well with any season. Traditional white roses represent eternal love, purity, commitment, new beginnings, and hope. However, any color rose is timeless and will compliment your wedding bouquet.
Summer Wedding Flowers
Calla Lily Another great boutonniere flower, calla lilies generally bloom in early summer. The sleek, long-stemmed botanical blends nicely with glam-themed weddings.
Gerbera Daisy Gerbera daisies, along with other daisy varieties, are a solid option for DIY summer backyard weddings and come in a variety of bright colors.
Zinnia The growing season for Zinnias lasts from late spring through early fall, but the vibrant flowers are generally at their peak in August.
Fall Wedding Flowers
Chrysanthemums are a well known fall flower and come in a variety of hues to complement any fall-themed wedding.
Amaranthus are a perfect option for cascading bouquets with their draping rope-like blooms. Amaranthus is one of the few flowers that hangs down instead of standing up, making it a good option for cascading bridal bouquets.
Sun Flowers are another popular choice for rustic, fall-themed weddings.
Winter Wedding Flowers
Camellias are a cross between garden roses and dahlias and are a good option when dahlias are hard to get.
Amaryllis are a stunner with their deep red color and are especially popular for December weddings.
Star of Bethlehem is a gorgeous winter white flower with slender petals that spray out in a star-like way.
Colorado Wedding Florists
As a Colorado wedding planner, we are fortunate to work with some of the best floral designers in Colorado. Vendor relationships in the wedding planning industry are very important and can make the whole wedding planning and event go more smoothly and you are more likely to have the wedding of your dreams. Here are some florists we've worked with recently and the couples were over the moon with their creations.
Calla Blue Florals creates each design with the utmost detail and care and treats each wedding or event as a custom project. With their personalized process, couples are certain to love the fresh, beautiful florals that commemorate your special event.
Fairytale Floral creates stunning designs inspired by nature, with fresh blooms arranged into magical and inspiring sculptures. They craft wedding floral arrangements that are unique and will leave a lasting impression.
Frontrange Florals has been creating personalized floral arrangements for weddings for over 14 years. They specialize in personalizing each bouquet and every arrangement to bring your wedding day to life.
Lace and Lilies take pride in creating stunning floral arrangements, to provide couples with an unforgettable one-of-a-kind experience for any season with an elevated level of service and innovative design.
Plum Sage Flowers creates stunning florals through passionate creativity and razor-sharp efficiency down to the intricate details to make your wedding florals a breathtaking compliment to your wedding day.
If you're looking for help bringing your celebration to life, we're here for you! As wedding planning experts, we have helped plan a wide range of wedding themes and styles in a variety of locations. We also have experienced vendor recommendations to help make your wedding uniquely yours. Let's connect and talk about planning your special day.