Find Your Ask the Expert: Which flowers are available in December?
My best friend is getting married in the end of December in Florida. I am trying to help her as much as I can. So right now I am looking for seasonal flowers that would be available during that time. For her wedding color she wants to go for a deeper orange color. Could you help me with that? Thank you. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Hanna N.
Plant Expert Reply:
The flower world has changed over the years and many flower varieties are now available year round. However, it is always nice to has a list to go by when you are in the early planning stages. The following flowers are available for weddings in December and in a shade of orange:
Alstromeria, Ascelpias, Bird of Paradise, Calla Lily, Carnation, Chrysanthemum, Euphorbia, Fressia, Gerbera, Gladiolus, Hypericum, Lily (Asiatic), Narcissus, Protea, Ranunculus, Rose, Safflower, and Tulip.
Orange Gerbera Wedding Bouquet
Many of these flowers are excellent choices for wedding bouquets and reception flowers. My personal favorites are Gerberas, Callas and Tulips. If you need a strong presentation of orange, the Asiatic Lily blooms are large and make a great focal flower. To add a delicate element used the Fressia or Ascelpias. For a unique look used the Safflower.
Of course, there are other wedding flowers available in December and that is where your local Florida florist comes in handy. You can take this list to them and discuss these wedding flowers. The florist can show you what these flowers look like and how they can be used in bouquets. They will be able to suggest other flowers that are available in December and which will complement the flowers already discussed.
If you need a good source for planning a wedding, check out Wedding and Party Network and The Celebration Advisor. In fact the photo above came from the wedding bouquet photo gallery on Wedding and Party Network. Scott Darhower of Apple Blossoms Floral Design in Tampa designed the gorgeous bouquets.
I hope you and your friend have a fun planning her wedding. Keep me posted. I can’t wait to see what wedding flowers you choose.
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