Favourite Flowers for Spring Weddings

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Spring is the season of floral awakening—the time when gardens stretch, unfurl, and burst into life after the quiet hush of winter. Meanwhile, for us wedding minded floral designers, it offers us an exquisite palette of blooms, brimming with charm, delicacy, and that intoxicating sense of renewal. Every spring, I find myself enchanted by a handful of exquisite flowers— some of which I manage to forget, and then re-discover anew each spring - each bringing its own unique magic to our designs.

Allium Neapolitanum – Diminutive, Delicate, and Divine

There is something so utterly beguiling about the smallest details, and Allium neapolitanum is one of those floral whispers that can elevate a design with its understated, almost tentative beauty. Clusters of tiny, star-like white flowers dance atop slender stems, growing upto around 50cm tall, adding the softest touch of elegance to a bouquet or tablescape. The stem is remarkably solid too, despite their delicate appearance, which makes them a breeze for getting into arrangements. They'rePerfect for tucking over arrangements, just slightly allowing the stems to hover an inch or so above the others, for a subtle yet effective lift. They offer an airy lightness that whispers rather than shouts—a quality I always adore in spring florals.

Cyclamen (flowers and leaves) – The Perfect Buttonhole Bloom

Few things delight me more than discovering new ways to use a flower, and Cyclamen have been an unexpected but thoroughly welcome addition to our boutonnières and buttonholes for many a season. Their fluttering shaped petals, almost like miniature wings, bring the most delicate moments of interest to small-scale designs. And let’s not forget their foliage—marbled, intricate, and endlessly interesting - a favouirte of mine for buttonholes, corsages and wired designs ... a little moment of equisite detail that makes all the difference.

Fritillaria – In All Their Bewitching Forms

As the weeks roll on and spring truly takes hold, my JOY at the thought of arranging with fritillaria only grows. Whether it’s the chequerboard charm of Fritillaria meleagris, the statuesque grace of Fritillaria persica, or the pale, nodding bells of Fritillaria ivory bells, each variety brings its own distinct personality to the table. Their movement, their subtlety, their exquisite natural markings—these are the kinds of flowers that make a florist’s heart race.

Viburnum Roseum  – A Pop of Lime

Now, if ever a flower could embody spring’s fresh energy, it would be Viburnum roseum. That delicious zing of acid green, those rounded, cloud-like clusters—this is the kind of bloom that brings vibrancy and contrast to any wedding design. It works as a bridge between pastel palettes, a striking element in monochrome arrangements, and, quite frankly, a showstopper all on its own. I love it most at two moments in it's vase life - within the first few days when it's hue is eyewateringly zingy and bright, and in its last few days - when the florets have faded to palest green, flirting gently with ivory. It's a beauty!

Hellebores – Straight from My Garden

And of course, we couldn’t talk about spring without mentioning my beloved hellebores. There is something deeply satisfying about working with flowers grown in your own garden—perhaps it’s the intimacy, the understanding of their nuances, or simply the joy of bringing them from soil to centrepiece. Their moody elegance, soft hues, and delicate, nodding heads make them a dream to work with, adding depth and quiet sophistication to bouquets and arrangements alike. I have a few clusters of dramatic black hellebores, which are a joy to see each February, and they're incredibly well mannered too - they don't seem to mind my snipping their stems each Spring whatsoever.

Each of these blooms holds its own special place in my heart and in our wedding designs this season. For florists, spring is a time to revel in nature’s generosity, to lean into its fleeting beauty, and to create work that feels fresh, elegant, and alive with the season’s spirit.

For those looking to refine their craft, master the art of seasonal floristry, and elevate their wedding work beyond the expected, The Wedding Masterclass is here to guide you. Until then, may your florals be plentiful, your creativity boundless, and your spring wedding season truly magnificent.