Six Favorite Spring Flowers for a North Carolina Wedding
Six Must-Have Spring Flowers for a Wedding in North Carolina
My Top Picks for A Seasonal Bouquet
Spring in North Carolina is a magical time to get married. Everything is bursting into life with color and beauty. If you’re planning a wedding during this season, you’ll have a wealth of blooms to choose from—spring brings an amazing variety of flowers that can add romance, elegance, and charm to your special day.
To help you choose the best blooms, I’m highlighting some of my favorite and most popular spring flowers for spring weddings in NC: peonies, ranunculus, anemones, delphinium, bells of Ireland, and hydrangeas. Florists may have some of these flowers year round, but spring is when they shine in North Carolina.
Let’s dive into what makes each of these blooms so special!
A mini Coral Charm peony
1. Peonies: The Ultimate Spring Wedding Flower
Peonies are the queens of spring flowers and for good reason! Their large, lush blooms and delightful fragrance make them a favorite for brides who want that touch of luxury and romance. In North Carolina, peonies typically bloom from late April to early June, so if your wedding falls in this window, you’re in for a treat.
Why Choose Peonies? Peonies come in gorgeous shades ranging from crisp white to soft pink and deep magenta, so they’re easy to match with many color palettes. Their ruffled petals create a dreamy, full look that’s perfect for bridal bouquets, centerpieces, or even dramatic floral installations.
Plus, peonies symbolize love and a happy marriage, making them a beautiful and meaningful choice for your wedding day.
Buckets of freshly cut spring ranunculus
2. Ranunculus: Whimsical and Elegant
Ranunculus are like the little sisters of peonies—equally beautiful but with their own flair. These fluffy flowers have delicate, paper-thin petals that seem to go on forever, creating a stunning layered effect. Ranunculus bloom from early to mid spring making them a fantastic choice for weddings in March, April, and May.
Why Choose Ranunculus? With a variety of colors from soft blush and peach to vibrant yellow and deep burgundy, ranunculus flowers are versatile and can easily fit into any wedding style. They add texture and elegance to bouquets and arrangements, and their smaller size makes them perfect for mixing with other spring blooms. Ranunculus symbolize charm and attraction—perfect for adding a touch of whimsy to your special day.
Blush and white anemones
3. Anemones: Bold and Beautiful
Looking for a flower that makes a statement? Anemones are it. These stunning blooms are known for their bold, dark centers that contrast beautifully with their soft, delicate petals. Anemones bloom throughout spring in NC, making them an excellent addition to your bouquet from March to mid May.
Why Choose Anemones? The classic white anemone with a black center is timeless and chic, but these flowers also come in pink, blue, purple, and red for a pop of color. They pair beautifully with almost any flower and add a modern, sophisticated touch to any arrangement. Anemones symbolize anticipation and excitement—perfect for capturing the feeling of your wedding day.
Blue delphinium pair beautifully with fancy narcissus and pastel anemones.
4. Delphinium: Tall and Graceful
Delphiniums (and their annual cousins larkspur) are known for their tall, graceful stems covered in clusters of small, delicate blooms. They’re perfect for adding height and movement to your floral arrangements. In NC, delphiniums start to bloom in mid spring, making them a great choice for weddings from April - early June.
Why Choose Delphinium? Delphiniums come in a range of stunning shades, from deep blues and purples to soft whites. Their vertical shape makes them great for ceremony backdrops, aisle décor, or tall centerpieces. They add a touch of elegance and sophistication while balancing out fuller, rounder blooms like peonies and hydrangeas. Delphiniums symbolize an open heart and positivity, bringing a sense of joy and beauty to your celebration.
Green bells of Ireland make a beautiful backdrop for other spring flowers.
5. Bells of Ireland: Unique and Fun
If you’re looking for something a little different (and fragrant!), bells of Ireland might be just what you need. These tall green stems with bell-shaped blooms add a unique texture and an unexpected element to your arrangements. They thrive in the spring months here in North Carolina, making them a great choice for April and May weddings.
Why Choose Bells of Ireland? Their fresh, vibrant green color pairs beautifully with nearly any flower and adds a natural, garden-like feel to your arrangements. They’re perfect for creating height and interest in centerpieces or adding texture to bouquets. Plus, they’re known for symbolizing good luck and prosperity—what better way to start your married life?
6. Sweet Peas: Delicate and Fragrant
Sweet peas are a special addition to any spring wedding, offering a delicate, romantic touch and a fragrance that’s simply unmatched. These charming old-world flowers are known for their ruffled petals and tumbling tendrils, making them ideal for adding an ethereal, garden-inspired vibe to your bridal bouquet or wedding arrangements. Sweet peas typically bloom from mid-April to late May on our farm. If your wedding falls in this window, you’re in luck!
Why Choose Sweet Peas? Sweet peas come in a variety of bold and pastel colors, including soft pinks, purples, whites, and blues, which makes them perfect for a classic, romantic wedding palette. They’re wonderful for adding texture and a touch of whimsy to bouquets and centerpieces. Their scent is enchanting, creating a lovely ambiance that guests will remember long after the event is over.
Sweet peas symbolize blissful pleasure and are often associated with delicate, romantic love—making them an especially meaningful choice for a wedding. Whether used on their own for a minimalist arrangement or paired with other spring blooms like ranunculus or peonies for a more layered look, sweet peas add a soft, timeless beauty to any floral display.
A bouquet of spring flowers for a wildflower wedding
Choose Your Seasonal Flower Style
Planning a spring wedding in North Carolina means you have an abundance of gorgeous flowers to choose from. That can actually make for tough decisions!
Peonies, ranunculus, anemones, delphinium, bells of Ireland, and sweet peas each bring their own unique beauty and meaning to your special day. Whether you’re looking for lush romance, elegant simplicity, or something bold and modern, spring flowers can help bring your wedding vision to life.
Choosing in-season flowers not only supports local growers but also ensures your arrangements are at their freshest and most vibrant. So, as you plan your NC spring wedding, consider these blooms to create a celebration as beautiful as your love story.
Considering Seasonal Flowers for Your Wedding Day?
Let’s talk! I offer fully designed and DIY wedding flower options for Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill brides.
To find out if we are a good fit for one another (and to check date availability), join me for a free 15-minute consultation call. I’d love to hear about your wedding flower vision and share what’s blooming on our farm.
Buck Naked Farm is my Pittsboro, NC flower farm sustainably growing fresh flowers for wedding couples who love North Carolina’s colors and seasons. My design studio, Hen House Flowers, turns those blooms into lush, organic floral designs for brides who want their wedding to be uniquely theirs.
I’d love to bring some local color to your wedding day!
