Seasonal Wedding Flowers Guide 2026 – What Blooms When and Costs

Choosing in-season flowers is the easiest way to get beautiful blooms without blowing your budget. Here's what's available throughout the year.

Why Season Matters

• In-season flowers cost 30–50% less than out-of-season
• Better quality and freshness (no long-distance shipping)
• More vibrant colors and stronger fragrance
• Supports local growers
• Reduces carbon footprint

Spring Flowers (March – May)

Top picks:

Flower	Cost per stem	Colors
Peonies	$5–$12	Pink, white, coral, burgundy
Ranunculus	$3–$6	All colors
Tulips	$2–$4	All colors
Lilac	$4–$8	Purple, white
Sweet peas	$3–$6	Pastels
Cherry blossoms	$8–$15 (branch)	Pink, white

Spring vibe: Romantic, garden-fresh, pastel palettes

Popular spring combinations:

• Peonies + ranunculus + eucalyptus
• Tulips + sweet peas + dusty miller
• Cherry blossoms + roses + ferns

Summer Flowers (June – August)

Top picks:

Flower	Cost per stem	Colors
Garden roses	$4–$8	All colors
Dahlias	$4–$10	All colors
Sunflowers	$2–$4	Yellow, orange
Zinnias	$2–$4	All bright colors
Hydrangeas	$6–$12	Blue, pink, white, green
Lavender	$2–$4	Purple

Summer vibe: Bold, colorful, lush and full

Popular summer combinations:

• Dahlias + garden roses + greenery
• Sunflowers + wildflowers + baby's breath
• Hydrangeas + roses + peonies (early summer)

Fall Flowers (September – November)

Top picks:

Flower	Cost per stem	Colors
Chrysanthemums	$2–$5	All fall tones
Marigolds	$1–$3	Orange, yellow, red
Dahlias (late)	$4–$10	Burgundy, rust, peach
Amaranthus	$4–$8	Red, green (trailing)
Dried flowers	$3–$8	Neutral tones
Anemones	$4–$7	White with black center, red

Fall vibe: Warm, rich, earthy tones

Popular fall combinations:

• Dahlias + amaranthus + autumn leaves
• Dried flowers + roses + eucalyptus
• Chrysanthemums + marigolds + berries

Winter Flowers (December – February)

Top picks:

Flower	Cost per stem	Colors
Roses (standard)	$3–$6	All colors
Amaryllis	$6–$10	Red, white, pink
Anemones	$4–$7	White, burgundy
Carnations	$1–$3	All colors
Holly/berries	$3–$6	Green/red
Evergreen branches	$2–$5	Green

Winter vibe: Elegant, dramatic, lush greenery

Popular winter combinations:

• White roses + pine + holly berries
• Amaryllis + anemones + eucalyptus
• Carnations + dried flowers + greenery (budget-friendly)

Flower Budget Guide

Average costs for wedding flowers:

Arrangement	Cost
Bridal bouquet	$150–$400
Bridesmaid bouquet (each)	$50–$100
Boutonniere (each)	$15–$30
Centerpiece (each)	$50–$200
Ceremony arch/altar	$300–$2,000
Flower girl petals	$30–$60
Corsage (each)	$25–$50

Total flower budget (average wedding): $2,000–$6,000

Money-Saving Tips

1. Choose in-season flowers – biggest savings
2. Use more greenery – eucalyptus, ferns, and olive branches are cheap and lush
3. Repurpose ceremony flowers – move to reception tables
4. Mix expensive + affordable – pair 2 peonies with lots of carnations
5. Skip the ceremony arch – use the venue's natural beauty
6. DIY centerpieces – simple bud vases with single stems
7. Use dried or preserved flowers – no spoilage risk, buy early
8. Buy wholesale (Costco, FiftyFlowers) – save 40–60% if you DIY

Year-Round Flowers (Always Available)

These flowers are available and affordable year-round:

• Roses (standard varieties)
• Carnations
• Baby's breath (gypsophila)
• Eucalyptus (all varieties)
• Greenery (ferns, ivy, ruscus)

Summary

Choose flowers that are in season for your wedding month to get the best quality at the lowest price. When in doubt, add greenery – it fills space beautifully and costs a fraction of blooms. Consult with a local florist at least 3–4 months before your date.

Price your arrangements in the wedding flowers calculator, and the rest of the styling in the decorations calculator.