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By Louise Baltruschat Hollis
When it comes to all things wedding, deciding on wedding flowers has to be one of the loveliest of elements of planning.
But I know what you are thinking, when it comes to choosing your UK spring wedding flowers, there are a lot of flower options. So just how do you begin deciding on your seasonal blooms?
In this article, I am going to share with you beautiful Spring wedding bouquets to inspire, before breaking down different Spring flower varieties.
That way by the end of this feature, you’ll know which flowers you love. As well as some flower colour ideas and inspiration. Hooray!
Photo: Georgia Rachael via Spring Meadow Wedding Flowers: Fiori & Co
Great news that you are marrying in Spring as the flower choice in the UK is so pretty! However, just how do you choose your wedding flowers if you are marrying in the UK spring months of March, April or May? Allow me to share some of the seasonal flowers available in the UK, from early Spring, right through to late Spring to help pick your dream wedding florals.
It’s important to note that flower blooming time changes. Every year availability and timing of wedding flowers can alter due to the weather. Be sure to keep in mind that you may need to be flexible and work in cohesion with your wedding florist to ensure your perfect wedding blooms become reality.
One other tip is to remember that some flower types have a vast range of varieties that vary wildly in colour, shape and size. There is just so much choice!
Spring may just be one of the best times of year for wedding flowers in the UK. Are you ready to discover all the bouquets and florals? Me too.
Before we deep dive into different spring flower choices, let’s take a look at some gorgeous spring bouquet inspiration, shall we? Complete with flower recipes too so you can work out what flowers are included.
Photo: Jessica Holt Photography via Boho Spring Wedding Flowers: Saras Events Flowers
Photo: Ellie Lou Photography via Beach Picnic Wedding Flowers: Daisy Lane Floral Design
Photo: Kim Williams Weddings via Bright Barn Wedding Flowers: Bride Collaboration with Town Garden Florist
Photo: With Love Rose Photography via Boho Fairytale Wedding Flowers: Silk & Wild
Photo: Jonny MP via DIY Back Garden Wedding Flowers: Clarke’s Florist
Photo: Jessica Bevan Photography via Montague Farm Wedding Flowers: Tawny Flower Shed
Photo: Grace Elizabeth Photography via Modern Spring Time Chic Wedding Ideas Flowers: Native Flower Farm
Photo: Lucy Dracott Photography via Northbrook Park Wedding Flowers: Lucy Charlotte Floral Design
Photo: Georgia Rachael via Spring Meadow Wedding Flowers: Fiori & Co
Photo: Siobhan H Photography via Romantic Soft Wedding Ideas Flowers: Jenni Bloom Flowers
Photo: Matt Horan Photography via Willow Marsh Farm Wedding Flowers: Number Twenty Seven
Photo: Carla Blain Photography via Lavender Spring Country Wedding Flowers: Walnut & Willow
Photo: Clare Smith Photography via Blue Spring Wedding Flowers: Rachel Jones Flowers Co
Photo: Angela Ward Brown via Clock Barn Wedding Flowers: Eden Blooms
Photo: Photography by Bea via Cherry Blossom Soft Spring Wedding Ideas Flowers: Heavy Petal
Photo: Photography by Bea via Cherry Blossom Soft Spring Wedding Ideas Flowers: Heavy Petal
Photo: Ideal Imaging Photography via Bluebell Wood Wedding Flowers: Buds Floristry
Now you have some great bridal bouquet ideas for the spring season, let’s take a closer look at the different flower varieties on offer as well as how pretty they look. Divine!
Bright, happy yellow daffodils are a welcome delight in the spring. Narcissi are smaller and delicate which are great for added texture. Shades include yellow, orange and even creams.
Photo: Georgina Brewster Photography via Beautiful Countryside Wedding Ideas Flowers: The Yorkshire Dales Flower Company
Tulips come in a surprising array of colours and shapes. From fluffy peony-style petals to slim closed heads, you may just be surprised at the number of different tulips to choose from.
Photo: Hayley Baxter Photography via Blossom Barn Wedding Ideas Flowers: Natasha Jane Events
Bleeding heart may not be the most romantic name for a Spring wedding flower. But, the pink heart shape florals are so beautiful and unusual!
Photo: Charlotte Bryer-Ash Photography Flowers: Clair Lythgoe Wedding and Event Florist
Ranunculus are a Spring flower staple. Hues include jewel tones such as red, orange and pink but also peaches and whites.
Photo: Matt Horan Photography via Willow Marsh Farm Wedding Flowers: Number Twenty Seven
Dainty delicate grape hyacinths bring a joyful pop of blue to springtime. These little gems are ideal for wedding buttonholes or adding additional colour for other arrangements.
Photo: Joanna Briggs Photography via Winter Blue Barn Wedding Ideas Flowers: Damson and Vine
Is there anything better than the arrival of spring blossom? Especially, my favourite, cherry blossom?
Why not include blossom branches in your bouquets or wedding table centrepieces?
Photo: Karen Flower via Spring Blossom Country Wedding Ideas Flowers: Ivory Rose Flowers
Hyacinths are large conal-shaped flowers that create real impact (seen in white below). These are a great replacement for hydrangeas if they aren’t quite in season for your spring wedding.
Photo: With Love Rose Photography via Boho Fairytale Wedding Flowers: Silk & Wild
Tiny forget-me-nots appear like a blue carpet in the springtime and look amazing. These teensy little electric blue flowers will add pizzazz and the name is perfect for a wedding!
Photo: Ideal Imaging Photography via Bluebell Wood Wedding Flowers: Buds Floristry
Magnolia is one of the first spring blossoms and these large flowers are spectacular. You could use them closed in arrangements, or wait for the majestic flowers to bloom.
Photo: Elizabeth Armitage
Foxgloves may just be available for your day if you are having a May wedding. These tall stems with bell-shaped flowers evoke a fairy feel thanks to tales of their markings being fairy hand-prints.
Foxgloves are perfect for adding both height and colour.
Photo: Ellie Gillard Photography via Riverside London Wedding Flowers: Palais Flowers
Wisteria is a spectacular bloom you may recognise from house fronts in late spring.
These vivid purple draping flowers are only available for a short time, but wow do they look beautiful.
Photo: Cleya Asulon via Bridgerton Wedding Ideas Flowers: Sdsq Créations
Lily of the valley is a small, delicate flower with a powerful fragrance. So if you are looking for added wedding scent, this stem may be worth checking out.
Photo: Sanshine Photography via Tortworth Court Wedding Flowers: The Wilde Bunch
Cows Parsley or otherwise known as Queen Anne’s Lace is a widespread wildflower in the UK in spring.
Its soft billowing white flowers are a great alternative to gypsophila. You may be lucky enough to have some growing in your garden that you can forage for free!
Photo: Kate Waters Photography Flowers: Campbell’s Flowers
Hellebore has a gorgeous droop that looks so romantic. Seen in the spring bouquet below in a plum tone, alongside narcissi, alstroemeria and snowdrops.
Photo: Jo Bradbury via Botanical Macrame Glass House Wedding Ideas Flowers: Camomile & Cornflowers
Iris is another popular spring bulb which is available in deep purple with a yellow stripe (as seen below). As well as tones of yellow, blue, pink, white and orange! Iris’ create fantastic architecture to spring flower arrangements.
Photo: Captured by Katrina via Ultra Violet Wedding Ideas Flowers: The Flower Girls
Alliums are part of the onion family, but don’t let that put you off. In fact, they are one of my favourite spring bulbs to grow! So easy to plant as well as care for, they grow super tall and grow back year after year.
If you are looking for wow-factor large purple wedding flowers to grow yourself, these could be perfect.
Photo: Melissa Beattie Photography via Garden Ceremony Wedding Flowers: Wedding & Events Floral Design
Bluebells are magical things. Head into the woods in the spring and be floored by their electric hue. They really are enchanted flowers to add to your wedding bouquet.
Small, blue bell-shaped blooms that really pack a punch.
Photo: Ideal Imaging Photography via Bluebell Wood Wedding Flowers: Buds Floristry
Anemones are such versatile flowers to include in spring floral arrangements. Their large open flowers with contrasting black centres come in a vast choice of colours.
Photo: Jessica Bevan Photography via Montague Farm Wedding Flowers: Tawny Flower Shed
Peonies are super popular at weddings and it’s easy to see why. These flowers come in closed fluffy styles or open blooms such as the Coral Charm Peony.
Peonies add gorgeous tone, large impact and all the pretty to spring weddings.
Photo: Ellie Gillard Photography via Riverside London Wedding Flowers: Palais Flowers
Tall stocks are another winner for adding height to spring blooms. Plus they are available in lots of colour ways.
Photo: Ellie Lou Photography via Beach Picnic Wedding Flowers: Daisy Lane Floral Design
Classic roses are available in spring depending on the variety you are looking for. Roses are a must-have in wedding flowers, but be sure to consider the cost as they can sometimes be pricey.
Photo: Binky Nixon via Creative Fun Spring Floral Wedding Flowers: Lucie Smith
Clematis is a climbing plant and has so many varieties that cover almost all seasons. This means there are loads of shapes and colours to choose from.
Below you will find a purple variety with a bright yellow stigma in the centre. Gorgeous!
Photo: Ellie Lou Photography via Beach Picnic Wedding Flowers: Daisy Lane Floral Design
Below is a guide as to when to generally expect flowers to bloom in the UK months of March, April and May. Potentially this could vary depending on external factors but should give you a good idea of seasonality.
March is an amazing month for Spring wedding flowers, here are some of the blooms that you can expect to be available for your day:
For April weddings, there are so many gorgeous flowers in season such as:
If your wedding date falls in the late spring, there are some late bloomers around:
You may also get lucky with some early blooming summer wedding flowers in May!
It’s not just flowers that look great in spring floral arrangements, think about adding:
And that's a flower wrap! You now know the available spring flowers in season in the UK for your spring wedding bouquet and arrangements! It's now time to choose your favourite blooms and share them with your florist.
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