Wedding Flowers: What to Choose for Every Season
Author: Magdalena RabaWielki Dzień, a wedding decoration studio in the Tri-City
Flowers define the mood of a wedding - from romantic to rustic, from elegant to relaxed. Choosing seasonal flowers means not only lower costs, but also better quality and longer-lasting blooms. In this guide we suggest which flowers to choose for a wedding in every season, how much they cost and how to use them in your decorations.
Why seasonality matters
Seasonal flowers have three key advantages over imported ones:
- Price - flowers in season cost 30–60% less than those brought in from Holland or Colombia out of season.
- Quality - local flowers are fresher (they haven’t spent 3 days in transit) and last longer.
- Sustainability - a smaller carbon footprint. Flowers from Polish growers don’t need to be flown in.
A good wedding florist will suggest arrangements built around the flowers available in the month of your wedding. Don’t try to “force” peonies in October - they will be expensive and poor in quality.
Spring wedding flowers (March–May)
Spring is the season of delicate, pastel flowers:
- Tulips - available March–April. Classic, inexpensive, in hundreds of colours. Lovely in simple bouquets.
- Peonies - in season from mid-May. Lush, romantic, fragrant. The queens of spring weddings. Read more in our article on peony bouquets (in Polish).
- Ranunculus - March–May. Layered petals like a peony’s, but smaller and cheaper. Available in many colours.
- Freesias - intense scent, delicate little blooms. Ideal for bouquets and buttonholes.
- Lily of the valley - May. A symbol of happiness. Delicate and very elegant, but expensive.
- Lilac - April–May. Beautiful scent, large clusters of flowers. Rustic and nostalgic.
Summer wedding flowers (June–August)
Summer is the peak of the wedding season and offers the widest choice of flowers:
- Hydrangeas - large, full flower heads in shades of blue, pink and white. Ideal for big table arrangements.
- Dahlias - June–September. Multicoloured, geometric petals. The hit of 2025–2026 in wedding floristry.
- Sunflowers - energetic and cheerful. Ideal for barn and outdoor weddings.
- Lavender - June–July. Lovely for Provençal-style weddings. Fragrant and photogenic.
- Lisianthus (eustoma) - all year round, but at its best in summer. Looks like a rose, costs less. Available in white, pink and purple.
- Zinnias - colourful, cheerful, garden-style. Ideal for garden party weddings.
Autumn wedding flowers (September–November)
Autumn brings warm colours and rich textures:
- Dahlias - in full season! The “Café au Lait” (creamy pink) and “Labyrinth” (coral) varieties are the stars of weddings.
- Chrysanthemums - September–November. Unfairly associated with cemeteries - the “spider” and “pompom” varieties look wonderful at weddings.
- Heather - small and purple. Ideal as an addition to an autumn arrangement.
- Asters - September–October. They resemble little daisies. Available in purple, pink and white.
- Rosehips - red or orange berries give bouquets an autumnal character.
- Leaves - colourful maple, oak or beech leaves as a decorative element. Free and effective.
Winter wedding flowers (December–February)
Winter weddings call for creativity, but the result can be spectacular:
- Amaryllis - December–February. Large, showy flowers in red, white and pink. Winter elegance.
- Anemones - January–March. White with a black centre, or burgundy. Dramatic and striking.
- Tulips - available from February from greenhouse growers. Spring accents in a winter setting.
- Cotton - dried cotton bolls add a cosy, wintry feel.
- Evergreen sprigs - fir, spruce, cypress. The scent of the forest and of Christmas. Excellent for winter garlands.
- Mistletoe and holly - festive symbolism. Lovely in buttonholes and table decorations.
Tip
In winter it’s worth complementing your bouquet with dried flowers, sprigs and berries. A mix of fresh and dried elements adds depth and texture.
Flowers available all year round
You can order these flowers and greenery whatever the time of year:
- Roses - the foundation of wedding floristry. Hundreds of varieties and colours. The price stays stable all year round.
- Gypsophila (baby’s breath) - always available, inexpensive, versatile. Read more in our article on gypsophila bouquets (in Polish).
- Eucalyptus - greenery for every occasion. Different varieties: baby blue, populus, parvifolia.
- Lisianthus - an alternative to roses and peonies. Available in many colours.
- Carnations - underrated, but beautiful. The new “pom-pom” varieties look like miniature peonies.
- Orchids - exotic and elegant. Long-lasting, but more expensive.
How much wedding flowers cost
The flower budget is usually 5–10% of the total wedding budget. Approximate costs for 2026:
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Wedding bouquet | 200–1 200 zł |
| Buttonhole | 30–80 zł |
| Table decoration (each) | 80–300 zł |
| Church decoration | 500–2 000 zł |
| Venue decoration (full set) | 1 500–5 000 zł |
| Corsage for mum/maid of honour | 50–120 zł |
The total flower budget for a wedding with 100 guests is usually 3 000–10 000 zł. You can save money by choosing seasonal flowers, limiting decorations to the key spots (the couple’s table, the altar) and using greenery as the main decorative element. If we are the ones decorating your wedding in the Tri-City, the flowers stay with you after the reception, and we take away the rest of the decorations.
