Spring wedding flowers are some of the most fun to design with after a long, gray winter. They’re delicate, romantic, and a little bit wild in all the best ways. They’re perfect for couples who want their wedding flowers to feel effortless and elevated, not stiff or overdone.
As Nashville wedding florists specializing in garden-inspired florals that feel romantic and organic, here are fifteen of our absolute favorite spring wedding flowers to work with:
Spirea
Typical Availability: Early to Mid Spring
Spirea is one of those flowers that instantly brings an effortless, romantic vibe to any arrangement. The soft, arching branches covered in tiny white flowers create a natural, wispy movement that instantly elevates a bouquet or installation. We love using spirea for its airy, organic texture, which makes it perfect for cascading out of a bridal bouquet or a lush ceremony feature.
Butterfly Ranunculus
Peak Availability: Early to Late Spring
Butterfly ranunculus brings an airy, natural movement to spring designs. Their thinner, more delicate petals create a lighter look compared to traditional ranunculus, making them perfect for soft, garden-inspired arrangements. We reach for them in shades like blush, butter yellow, and white to add texture without heaviness. These flowers move beautifully in the breeze, and their fluttery, open bloom instantly transports us to a spring garden!
Viburnum
Typical Availability: Early to Mid Spring
Viburnum is a floral ingredient that adds incredible fullness without being overpowering. These lush, cloud-like clusters in shades of white or soft green make the perfect base for any garden-inspired design, like ceremony features, aisle flowers, and statement arrangements.
Peony
Typical Availability: Late Spring
Peonies are hands-down one of the most requested flowers we get as Nashville wedding florists, and some brides even plan their wedding date around peony season! Their big, ruffled blooms open up beautifully and bring so much romance to a design. Peonies come in a range of colors, and like other flowers, exact shades can vary depending on the growing conditions of that season.
Orlaya
Typical Availability: Spring
Also known as lace flower, orlaya has a delicate, open form that’s perfect for spring weddings. It adds a lighter, airier texture that helps soften the overall shape of an arrangement. We especially love adding orlaya into bouquets, bud vases, and compotes.
Campanula
Typical Availability: Spring through Summer
Campanula, also known as bellflower, is one of those under-the-radar blooms that we always love to use when available. Its graceful stems and soft bell-shaped blooms add vertical interest and a cottage-core feeling to spring wedding flower designs.
Hydrangea
Typical Availability: Late Spring through Fall
We like to use the lighter, smaller-headed varieties in combination with fuller hydrangeas. Their pillowy texture brings fullness without looking too heavy, and when paired with more delicate blooms, they help create that romantic, layered garden look our couples love.
Phlox
Typical Availability: Late Spring through Summer
Phlox is one of those flowers that feels like pure spring. Its blooms come in soft pinks, purples, and whites, offering a lovely, natural pop of color to any bouquet. While phlox can come in a variety of hues, it’s the soft pastel shades that make it such a perfect fit for spring wedding flowers. It pairs so beautifully with everything from garden roses to peonies, making it a go-to for a relaxed, yet refined feeling.
Daffodils
Typical Availability: Early Spring
Daffodils are one of the first signs of spring. They add a cheerful lightness to a spring wedding design, especially the creamy white or pale yellow varieties. We use the softer types rather than the traditional school-bus-yellow ones for a more elevated look.
Hyacinth
Typical Availability: Early to Mid Spring
If you want to bring a heavenly fragrance into your floral designs, hyacinths are the perfect choice! They have densely packed florets and a sweet scent that’s not overpowering but definitely noticeable. We love the way hyacinths add a different texture when layered in a bouquet or used in centerpieces. The Wisteria Silk Ribbon from Silk & Willow would look so beautiful with this flower!
Tulips
Typical Availability: Early to Mid Spring
Double tulips and parrot tulips offer a more luxurious take on traditional tulips. With extra layers of petals, double varieties bloom into shapes that resemble miniature peonies. Parrot tulips, with their dramatic ruffled edges, also add a playful, artistic touch to spring designs. They’re both lush, romantic, and incredibly versatile.
Jasmine Vine
Typical Availability: Spring to Early Summer
Jasmine vine adds a soft, fragrant touch to any spring wedding. Its delicate, star-shaped flowers and gentle trailing vines work beautifully in arrangements, from ceremony arches to centerpieces. Even when it’s not flowering, we still gravitate toward this element!
Dogwood
Typical Availability: Early to Mid Spring
Dogwood branches are iconic here in the South, and they add a lot of interest to nearly any floral design. Their blossoms have a sculptural quality, perfect for creating organic ceremony features or adding dimension to a large arrangement.
Tulip Magnolia
Typical Availability: Early to Mid Spring
Tulip magnolia is a showstopper! These bold, sculptural branches with their pink or purple blossoms can completely transform a ceremony space. When used with intention, they bring a sense of quiet drama — perfect for a couple who wants a high-end floral design that feels rooted in the season.
Cherry Blossom
Typical Availability: Early to Mid Spring
Few flowers say “spring” quite like cherry blossoms. Their delicate, fleeting beauty makes them feel even more special. We love incorporating cherry blossom branches into spring weddings for their softness, movement, and that feeling of something beautifully fleeting. Whether used in ceremony arrangements or as simple touches on reception tables, cherry blossoms always make an impact.
Discover More Seasonal Wedding Flower Inspiration
We hope you’ve found these fifteen flowers as beautiful as we do! To see other seasonal blooms we love for Nashville weddings, check out these three posts from The Journal:
If you’re ready to start planning your spring wedding floral design, inquire with us to begin!
