Friday, 31 August 2012

Beautiful Blooms


Have you always dreamed of carrying a bouquet of pretty peonies?  Sweet smelling jasmine perhaps?  If you're a Spring bride marrying in Melbourne, you're in luck as your dream flowers will be in season!  If you plan to be married in Summer, you may need to reconsider.  Perhaps hydrangeas instead?

Take a look at what's on offer during your wedding season.

All Year Round
 
Alstroemeria, Anthurium, Asiatic Lilies, Chrysanthemum, Carnation, Crab Claw Gardenia, Gerbera, Gladioli, Gypsophila, Iris, Leucospermum,  Leucadendron, Lilium, Lisianthus, Longiflorum Lilies, Lotus Pods, Oriental Lilies, Phalaenopsis Orchid, Singapore Orchids, Silver Suede, Status, Succulents, Roses.

 David Austin Roses                           Phalaenopsis Orchids 

Summer Bride: December – February

Agapanthus, Amaranthus, Aster, Banksia, Belladonna Lilies, Blackberries,  Celosia, Calla Lilies, Canterbury Bells,Cosmos, Dahlia, Delphinium, Freesia, Garden Roses, Gardenia, Ginger, Grevillea, Hydrangea, Hypericum Berry, Iris, Larkspur, Lavender, Lisianthus, Mollucca Balm, Pineapple Lilies, Queen Anne’s Lace, Sea Holly, Stephanotis, Singapore Orchids, Smoke bush, Tuberose, Vanda Orchids, Veronica, Water Lilies.

Hypericum Berry                                     Lavender

Autumn Bride: March - May

Amaranthus, Aster, Bird of Paradise, Bixia, Bouvardia, Brunii, Cymbidium Orchids, Celosia, Chillie, Daphne, Delphinium, Freesia, Garden Roses, Gardenia, Hyacinth, Hydrangea, Hypericum Berry, Iris, Ivy Berry, Kale, Lavender, Lisianthus, Lotus Pods, Peppercorn, Privet Berries - Green, Protea – King and Queen, Sea Holly, Sedum, Soke Bush, Stephanotis, Stock, Tuberose, Tulips, Water Lilies.

                                                          Hydrangea                                                 Tulips   

 Winter Bride: June - August

Anemone, Bird of Paradise, Bouvardia, Blushing Bride, Daffodil, Daphne, Dogwood, Earlicheer, Hyacinth, Iris, Jonquil, Kale, Lisianthus, Poppy, Ranunculus, Rhododendron, Rosehip, Sweet Pea, Tulip, Violet, Wattle.

 Poppies                                                 Ranunculus
 Spring Bride: September – November

Andromeda, Arum Lily, Azalea, Blossom, Blushing Bride, Boronia, Chincherinchee, Corn flower, Cosms, Daffodil, Delphinium, Dogwood, Erica, Gardenia, Garden Roses, Hyacinth, Iris, Jasmine, Lilac, Lily of the Valley, Lisianthus, Mollucca Balm, Peony, Peppercorn, Poppies, Rhododendron, Stephanotis, Stock, Sweet Pea, Tulip,Viburnum, Warratah.

     Peonies                                                Lily of the Valley


Floral Designer Jessica Higgins from Floral Concepts warns that flower availability may also vary depending on weather conditions.  She advises brides to select a bloom that is in season in order to ensure vast supply, excellent quality and greater affordability.

Sally Hughes
Marriage Celebrant Melbourne


David Austin Rose and Hypericum Berry Image courtesy of Style Me Pretty
Lavender Image courtesy of Samm Blake Photographer
Poppy Image courtesy of Jose Villa
Lilly of the Valley Image Courtesy of Tanya Tribble Photography