Spring Wedding Flower Favorites

Last February we shared a post about our five favorite spring wedding flowers which included the peony, ranunculus, anemone, tulip and hyacinth.

While these are definitely spring bridal favorites we want to add three more pretty blooms to the list.

These three are perhaps less known to couples planning spring weddings but are beautiful just the same. Each of the three can be sourced locally here in Canada from flower growers in British Columbia as well as flower farms from around the world.

1. Viburnum

The viburnum commonly known as snowball viburnum or guelder rose in Britain is a beautiful spring flower often mistaken for a miniature hydrangea. They are ball shaped with tiny clusters of white or green florets on woody stems. These lovelies are grown right here in Canada and look stunning in bridal bouquets as well as larger centrepieces and ceremony arrangements that require height and/or a mass flower. Viburnum works best in vase arrangements rather than floral foam and have a vase life of approximately 5 to 7 days.

2. Lathyrus/Sweet Pea

Lathyrus is the Greek name for pea from which we get the common name Sweet Pea. These are beautifully scented, delicate blooms that come in soft colours including white, pink, red, blue and lavender. The stems are usually on the shorter side so they work best in bridal bouquets or shorter vases. They are generally available from early spring to late summer and can be sourced from BC, France or Italy. Their vase life ranges from 3-7 days and they last much longer in fresh water than in floral foam.

3. Scabiosa

Scabiosa comes from the latin word for scabies (itch). It was thought that its rough leaves cured the itch. Although its name doesn't sound very appealing it is quite a striking flower that is similar in size to the anemone or ranunculus and could be a nice substitute for either of these blooms. Its  common name is pin cushion and it is available starting in spring and goes until early fall. Scabiosa have a vase life of 5 to 7 days and look best in bouquets and shorter centrepiece arrangements. They come in an assortment of colours but some of the loveliest are the deep pink and rich plum tones! Scabiosa can be sourced from BC as well as Colombia during their prime season.

If you are a bride or groom planning a spring wedding you are in luck with plenty of in season flower options to choose from. Besides our favorites; freesia, muscari, fritillaria, boronia and leptospermum are a few more springs blooms that you might want to check out!

To read more about our favorite spring wedding flowers click here. 

Flowers by Janie is a boutique floral studio located in Calgary, Alberta serving Calgary, Canmore, Banff, the Canadian Rocky Mountains and beyond!