Wedding Flowers by Season in Maryland
What blooms when — and why it matters…
Local pickup from Two Boots Farm of gorgeous spring blooms.
As luxury floral designers, there’s nothing more exciting than receiving a delivery from our local farm. Seasonal flowers are expressive, resilient, and stunning, each with its own unique character. This guide is designed to help couples plan with nature, not against it, creating artful, intentional designs that align with the season.
By understanding what blooms when, you can make choices that feel effortless, reflect the mood of your wedding, and take advantage of the beauty and sustainability of local, in-season flowers.
Why Seasonal Flowers Create Better Wedding Design
Local blooms tell a story. Their natural nuances allow for more unique, organic, and textured arrangements. They are often the most resilient, thriving under natural growing conditions and spending less time in transit. Using seasonal flowers also reduces your carbon footprint, supports local growers, and brings an emotional resonance — evoking memories and connections through scent, texture, and color.
By aligning your wedding florals with the natural rhythm of the season, you create a design that feels both timeless and deeply personal.
Spring Wedding Flowers in Maryland
Mood: Romantic, fresh, hopeful
Flower Types: Tulips, daffodils, hyacinth, peonies, poppies, spirea, blooming branches, ranunculus, lily of the valley, bachelor’s buttons, agrostemma
Color Palettes: Soft pastels like pinks, blues, peaches, and butter yellows; or vibrant pops of sunset orange, bright yellow, fuchsia; moody purples and dusty hues are also beautiful in spring
Design Feeling: Soft, fresh, and romantic with multi-layered petals and gentle movement
Spring Weather Considerations: Spring typically begins after the last frost, usually April to early May. Rain or cold snaps can delay blooms. Different flowers bloom at slightly different times, creating mini-windows within the season.
Summer Wedding Flowers in Maryland
Mood: Abundant, vibrant, textural
Flower Types: Campanula, echinacea, rudbeckia, thistle, lisianthus, lilies, grasses, caladium, allium, marigolds, cosmos
Color Palettes: Bright, rich variations of red, orange, pink, blue, purple, green and yellow
Design Feeling: Wild, organic, meadow-like, and textural
Summer Weather Considerations: Heat can be a challenge for outdoor weddings, affecting blooms before and after harvest. Florals must be kept cool and well-hydrated during storage, transport, and design to maintain freshness and structure.
Fall Wedding Flowers in Maryland
Mood: Rich, moody, sculptural
Flower Types: Dahlias, cosmos, sunflowers, hydrangea, celosia, amaranthus, calla lilies, gomphrena, autumn clematis, seasonal foliage
Color Palettes: Earthy neutrals, peaches, oranges, pinks, reds, burgundy, and plum
Design Feeling: Architectural and textural, emphasizing shape and depth; seasonal foliage adds movement and structure
Winter Wedding Flowers in Maryland (local off season)
Mood: Refined, intentional, elevated
Flower Types: Wintergreens, magnolia, ilex berries, hellebores
Color Palettes: Whites, greens, with occasional pops of red, purple, or burgundy
Design Feeling: Thoughtful restraint, textural focus, and elegant simplicity
How a Floral Designer Helps You Navigate Seasonality
A skilled designer knows the rhythm of the seasons and has established sourcing relationships locally and globally. If a bloom is unavailable, they can suggest a comparable alternative that achieves the same aesthetic.
Working with a designer ensures your floral choices:
Complement your venue and style
Honor seasonal availability for resilience and beauty
Maximize your investment by focusing on impact rather than line items
This guidance removes stress and gives you confidence that every floral detail will be intentional and cohesive.
Conclusion
Seasonal flowers allow your wedding design to feel natural, elevated, and aligned with the rhythm of the year. From the soft romance of spring to the rich drama of fall, working with a designer ensures every bloom is intentional, beautiful, and suited to your day.
If you’re planning a wedding in Baltimore, Maryland, or Northern Virginia and are drawn to thoughtful, elevated floral design, we’d love to connect and help bring your vision to life.
