Are you planning your wedding and also a bit of a green thumb? Why not grow some of your own wedding flowers? You can enjoy them year after year on your anniversary and remember your special day with a vase of the very same flowers from your wedding.

Need inspiration? Look around when you are on walks at what types of flowers are blooming during the time of year you plan to get married. There is usually some type of flowers blooming every month of the year. If you’re planning a winter wedding you may need to grow your flowers indoors.

Rose bushes, peonies, hydrangeas, camellias, lilacs, dahlias, and spring bulbs are quite popular for wedding bouquets. Perennial plants will come back year after year with little effort. What types of spring bulbs? There are countless types including daffodils, tulips, irises & hyacinths. Going for something tropical? Try hibiscus, canna lilies, plumeria & orchids. Winter wedding? Try growing indoor perennials & succulents such as holiday cactus, citrus, primroses, cyclamen & kalanchoe. There are so many options of things you can grow yourself. You can even grow wildflowers to create a whimsical feel to your bouquet and table flowers. Get as creative as you like, it’s your special day.

Tip: Blue is the rarest color of flowers. If you’re looking for something blue you might consider cornflowers, delphiniums & blueish purple irises. Hydrangeas are also blue. Some years yield fewer flowers than others depending on the weather.  You may need to purchase additional flowers than what you are able to grow yourself.  Live in an apartment? If you have good lighting you can grow many types of flowering plants indoors however it’s also possible to have a friend or family member grow them in their garden for you.  This is a great way to connect with a loved one and share in the wedding planning together.