Planning Wedding Flowers: Expert Tips from Irelands Florist

How to Choose the Right Flowers for Your Wedding

When it comes to your wedding day, every detail matters—and your flowers are no exception. From your bouquet to the blooms that dress your ceremony space, flowers have the power to transform a venue, set the tone, and tie together your entire wedding aesthetic. But how do you know where to start when choosing the right flowers for your day?

Here at Irelands Florist, we’ve spent over 30 years helping couples navigate the beautiful world of wedding flowers. And we get it—it can be overwhelming. That’s why we’re sharing our favourite tips to help you feel confident, inspired, and excited about your floral choices.

Start With Your Vision First things first: what’s your overall vibe? Are you dreaming of a soft, romantic look with roses and peonies? Something modern and minimalist? Rustic and wild? Your flower choices should reflect your style and the atmosphere you want to create. Bring along inspiration photos, fabric swatches, or even Pinterest boards—anything that helps us understand what you love.

Think About Seasonality One of the biggest factors that influences flower selection is seasonality. Some flowers are only available at certain times of the year—and if they’re not, importing them can push your budget up quickly. We’ll guide you through what’s in season around your wedding date, and suggest alternatives that achieve a similar look if your dream bloom isn’t available.

Colour Palette Comes Next It’s totally fine if you haven’t picked your exact flowers yet, but having a colour palette in mind is super helpful. Whether you’re going for whites and creams, bold jewel tones, or a mix of blush and sage—your colours will help narrow down the best floral options for your theme.

Budget Plays a Role We always say this: beautiful doesn’t have to mean expensive. We’re here to work within your budget and can suggest flowers that offer impact and style without the price tag. Whether it’s switching out a pricier peony for a lush garden rose, or using foliage to create fullness—we have plenty of tricks to make every dollar go further.

Consider Your Venue and Setting Your venue can help shape your flower choices too. A grand ballroom may suit structured arrangements with orchids and roses, while a countryside vineyard might call for looser, more organic designs with natives or wildflowers. We’ll look at your setting and recommend flowers that complement the space beautifully.

Your Personal Touch Finally, don’t forget to include a little bit of you. Maybe it’s your nana’s favourite bloom tucked into your bouquet, or the same flowers your mum had on her wedding day. These small, thoughtful touches make your wedding florals even more meaningful.

Choosing your wedding flowers should feel fun and personal—not stressful. And with the right guidance, it absolutely can be. We’re here to bring your floral dreams to life, with honesty, creativity, and care.

Ready to start choosing your blooms? Let’s chat—we’d love to be part of your day.