Weddingbee Blog

I don’t know about anyone else, but part of my befuddlement about what flowers to use for our wedding stems from my utter ignorance as to what’s available when. And yes that pun was intentional.

If I lived one state over, I’d have this problem solved by the Californa Cut Flowers Association, who have a handy-dandy seasonal availability database. You can search by flower or by month (or even multiple months), and most listings provide the origin, vase life, care & handling, and even design uses for the bloom–as well a photo of the flower and the colors in which it’s available.

There are also some handy links for any DIY brides: the Los Angeles Flower Market and the San Francisco Flower Market (with a comprehensive address book of local vendors).

But even if you’re not a California girl, the very comprehensive database is useful for getting the basics on everything from Acacias to Zinnias.

(Kangaroo Paw, available year round in CA. Aussie available in yellowish-green, green, brownish-yellow, and pink.)