Seasonal wedding flowers: how to pick your perfect blooms (and save!)

By:

Ellie

Ellie Hargreaves is a former content creator at Easy Weddings.

Updated on: May 14, 2025

If you’re planning your wedding and wanting to save where you can, did you know selecting seasonal wedding flowers will contribute greatly to that goal?

We’re lucky that here in Australia, our blooms are beautiful all year round. A great way to support the local market and cut back on the eye-watering price of flowers, it’s best to go seasonal.

We turned to our amazing floral suppliers and vendors to settle the score: how do you pick the perfect blooms and choose seasonal wedding flowers?

Understanding seasonal wedding flowers and picking your florist

The lovely team at Petal and Sage Melbourne recommends choosing a floral designer you love and trust and giving them creative control over what flowers they pick.

If you’re unsure which flower varieties to choose, we’ve enlisted the help of some of our talented wedding floral designers to put together this in-depth guide to wedding flower seasonality in Australia. Keep reading for insightful tips on why you should shop seasonally for your wedding blooms and the most popular flower varieties for your date!

Seasonal wedding flowers adorn the tablescapes — Seasonal wedding flowers with Petal and Sage

What are the specific seasonal wedding flowers?

Summer wedding flowers

Popular summer flowers include Standard Roses, David Austin Roses, Daisies, Dahlias, Peonies, Hydrangea, Delphinium, Snapdragon, Lisianthus, Lavender, Kangaroo Paw, Cosmos, Freesia, Water Lilies, Proteas, Scabiosa (ugly name, beautiful flower!), and Zinnias.

“Couples usually choose either light, floaty pastels or bold bright colours, often with some tropical flowers for that really summery vibe,” explains Rosie from Thrive Flowers & Events Melbourne.

In the warmer months, always keep your wedding party flowers (bouquets and buttonholes) in the coolest room of the house, preferably away from direct sunlight, to keep them looking gorgeous and fresh for your big day.

They understood the assignment! Thrive Flowers with a summer mood board for seasonal wedding flowers

Autumn wedding flowers

Top picks for autumn florals include Tulips, Lisianthus, Chrysanthemum, David Austin Roses, Garden Roses, Iris, Hyacinth, Dahlias, Gardenia, Phalaenopsis Orchids, Silver Suede, Cornflowers, Calla Lilies, and Camellias.

“Rich, warm colours seem to be the most popular in autumn weddings, and Australian natives are often the go-to”, Rosie says. Dahlias are also a popular and gorgeous option, with a stunning look and a variety of colours available.

Lisianthus blooms have a simple and traditional look about them, and their soft fluffy white blooms and elegant stems create a romantic feel.

Natives are particularly hardy and make a beautiful addition to a warm autumnal wedding bouquet.

Beautiful brown hues for autumn seasonal wedding flowers | Bloom Boss

Winter wedding flowers

For winter seasonal wedding flowers you can pick Poppies, Camellias, Hyacinths, Iris, Glass House Roses, Ranunculus (late winter), Helleborus, Sweet Pea, Blushing Bride, Standard Roses, Queen Anne’s Lace, After Dark Foliage, Blushing Brides, Daffodils, Lavender, and Leucodendron.

“When looking to save on cost for winter weddings, we see a lot of native and protea mixes as well as simple rose bouquets and arrangements supported by olive leaves in early winter and even later when available. Roses are always available, and as Valentine’s and Mother’s Day have passed, the price of these are at the lowest during this time of the year.” — WA Florists.

Don’t forget the dog! Source: Heavenly Creations

Winter mood for seasonal wedding flowers by Heavenly Creations

Spring wedding flowers

You’ll be spoilt for choice when choosing seasonal wedding flowers from the wide array of spring blooms, with options like Daffodils, Daisies, Peonies, Freesia, Gardenia Blooms, Poppies, Standard Roses, David Austin Roses, Lisianthus, Jasmine, Lilac, Lily of the Valley, Bouvardia, Sweet Pea, Stock, Carnations, Lavender, Ranunculus, Waratah, Snapdragons, and Cornflowers.

In spring, the flower style is usually soft, dainty and fragrant flowers, bright but not super bold and bouncy garden-style bouquets. Peonies are a popular choice for bridal bouquets and are known for their large, bulbous shape. Peonies come in a variety of colours, but the most popular choices are white, soft pink and deep burgundy.

summer flowers on tbale — Spoilt for choice with summer seasonal wedding flowers | Mood board by Flowerun

Seasonal wedding flowers all year round

Some flowers are available throughout all seasons. According to Rosie from Thrive Flowers and Events, “Seasonal flowers aren’t as obvious these days as so much stock is grown in hothouses, or imported, so there’s sometimes the year-round supply of some varieties.” Here are some popular bridal flowers that are available all year round in Australia: Baby’s Breath, Lisianthus, Alstroemeria, Phalaenopsis Orchids, Silver Suede, Carnations, Roses, and Sweet William.