Flowers Used for Weddings

Flowers and weddings go hand in hand---and there are more than a few types of beautiful blooms for your wedding. Here are some of the most common wedding flowers.

Roses

Roses have been the most popular wedding flowers for decades. They come in a rainbow of colors and are available year round.

Lilies

Graceful, simple and elegant, lilies have become a bold and beautiful addition to many bouquets and arrangements. You can choose from star-shaped Asiatic lilies or cup-shaped callas, which come in yellow, white, pink, crimson or orange.

Hydrangea

These big, bold flowers are made up of dozens of tiny blooms, and give a bouquet a homegrown charm. You can find them in shades of blue, white, purple and pink. They're available in summer and fall.

Tulips

These sweet, sculpted blooms are available in a rainbow of colors---and available year round.

Peonies

These romantic, ruffly blooms are only available in late spring and early summer---and make a bold addition to your bouquets. They're available in red, pink and white.

Sweet Pea

These delicate, fragrant flowers arrive in early spring, and they come in an array of colors---purple, red, lavender, pink and white.

References

• Brides.com