Go With Seasonal Flowers For Your Wedding Arrangements

When you walk into the florist to choose your wedding flowers, you are bombarded with bursts of colors, textures and scents. Picking the right ones can be difficult because there are so many different varieties to choose from. The best way to narrow down your selection right from the start is to choose only seasonal flowers for your wedding arrangements.

But, won't this really limit you? Actually, there are so many signature flowers for each season that you still might have a hard time narrowing it down. But, it is a place to start and a great idea.

One of the main reasons seasonal flowers are the way to go is that they are in abundance during that time of the year. Because they are so plentiful, their price will be nicer. Flowers for the wedding often end up being one of the most expensive aspects of the event. You can cut your cost a bit by choosing seasonal ones that florists can easily get their hands on.

Also, seasonal flowers will look better. They will be more vibrant and colorful during their natural season than if they had come out of a hothouse.

Another good reason to go with seasonal flowers is that their colors and textures tend to match their seasons. This is a plus because most weddings are planned around a seasonal type theme and use colors that say fall or spring.

Some flowers are available year around. The rose, gerber daisy and some lily and orchid varieties are readily available at the florist. Here are some of the common varieties available seasonally that make great centerpieces or bouquets:

* Summer-This is the roses natural season, though it can be found all year long. It is a traditional centerpiece for wedding arrangements, but there are many other options to create unique and beautiful pieces. Gladiolas, snapdragons, irises, calla lilies and blue delphinium are also available this time of year.

* Fall-Chrysanthemums, dahlias and hydrangeas make wonderful accessories to a fall wedding. During this time of year, it is also popular to add fruits and vegetables to the arrangements. Pumpkins, crab apples and even cabbage are used to add texture and color to the floral arrangements.

* Winter-Winter is another time to experiment with different plants. Mix some holly or ivy in with cymbidium orchids, tulips or gerber daisy for a more holiday theme event. Poinsettias also make a nice colorful accessory.

* Spring-Tulips have reached the height of their season in the spring and really add some life to a table or to a bouquet. Peonies, hyacinth, lily of the valley and gerber daisies are other popular flowers used for spring.

The important thing is to have fun and create something that reflects who you are as a couple. The florist will show you ideas for flower and color combination's, but she welcomes your ideas as well.

This is your wedding day and you want it to be perfect. Using seasonal flowers as decoration is a great way add life and color to your wedding day.