The Best In-Season Blooms for Your Connecticut Shoreline Spring Wedding Bouquet
There’s something undeniably romantic about a spring wedding on the Connecticut shoreline—when the salt air softens, the sun lingers a little longer, and the gardens are just beginning to shake off winter. For local brides and floral designers, this season offers a treasure trove of just-cut flowers that capture the fresh, fleeting beauty of spring.
Whether you’re exchanging vows on a bluff above the Sound or in a clapboard church nestled in the village green, here are the best spring flowers in season along the Connecticut coast to use in your bouquet—and where to source them.
Lilac
Peak Season: Late April through May
Few flowers say “New England spring” quite like lilac. Their short blooming window makes them a coveted bouquet addition. Choose white or pale purple varieties to lend a dreamy, vintage softness to your arrangement. Their heady scent? Pure nostalgia.
Lilac
Lily of the Valley
Peak Season: May
Elegant and delicate, lily of the valley is a traditional choice for brides (Grace Kelly and Kate Middleton both carried it). The tiny bell-shaped blooms grow wild in Connecticut gardens, and their fresh, green fragrance makes them perfect for hand-tied bouquets.
Lily of the Valley
Peonies
Peak Season: Mid-May through June
Spring’s showstopper. Peonies bring volume, movement, and that coveted romantic ruffle. From blush to coral to deep raspberry, they work beautifully with both garden and formal wedding styles.
Peonies
Ranunculus
Peak Season: April through early June
Ranunculus blooms like a rose but with a lighter touch. Their tightly packed petals and candy colors—from creamy peach to bright pink—make them a joyful addition to any spring bouquet.
Ranunculus
Hellebores
Peak Season: March through May
Also known as Lenten rose, hellebores bloom when most other plants are still waking up. Their soft hues—dusty rose, pale green, and moody plum—bring a graceful, old-soul feel to modern bouquets.
Hellebores
Narcissus (Daffodils & Paperwhites)
Peak Season: March through May
Sunny daffodils and delicate paperwhites bring brightness and scent to early spring bouquets. Combine miniature varieties with greenery for a fresh-picked-from-the-garden look.
Daffodils
Anemones
Peak Season: April through May
These petal-forward blooms, often black-centered with crisp white or jewel-toned petals, offer contrast and drama without being fussy. They pair well with more delicate spring flowers.
Anemones
Bonus Greenery: Flowering Dogwood & Viburnum
Don’t overlook the power of spring greenery. Connecticut’s flowering dogwood branches and viburnum clusters add softness, height, and a sense of place to any bouquet. These wild, textural touches nod to the shoreline landscape itself.
Dogwood
Viburnum
Tips for Sourcing Spring Flowers Locally
Work with a local florist like Mar Floral in Madison or Petals & Plates in Mystic who prioritizes Connecticut-grown blooms.
Visit early-season farmers markets in Guilford, Old Saybrook, and Stonington to discover what’s in bloom.
Ask your grower about bloom timing—many offer “flower CSA” shares ideal for DIY brides or small elopements.
Whether your bouquet is built around a single showpiece bloom or a mix of spring’s best, the flowers of the Connecticut shoreline offer beauty that’s both elegant and deeply rooted in place. In a world of Pinterest-perfect weddings, there’s something special about holding a bouquet that smells like your grandmother’s garden, blooms with the season, and speaks the language of home.