Know what is in season
Seasonal flowers cost less, last longer, and look fresher. Ask your florist for a short list rather than showing a picture of something out of season.
Mix structure and softness
Pair sturdy blooms with airy fillers so arrangements hold their shape through a long evening.
- Roses and chrysanthemum for structure
- Baby's breath and greenery for softness
- Orchids for tropical venues
Local flowers through the year
Indonesia's highland growers in Bandung, Malang, and Bedugul supply most wedding flowers. Their availability shifts with rain more than with calendar seasons, so ask your florist what looks strongest in your month.
The rainy season can bruise delicate petals and shorten vase life. Sturdier blooms and more greenery are a sensible choice for weddings between December and February.
- Dry season: garden roses, hydrangea, lisianthus
- Rainy season: chrysanthemum, orchids, anthurium
- All year: jasmine, ferns, eucalyptus
Imported flowers, used wisely
Peonies and ranunculus are beautiful, but imported stems are expensive and fragile in the heat. Use them where guests look closely, such as the bouquet and the head table.
Fill the larger installations with local flowers in a similar colour. Most guests will never notice the difference, but your budget will.
Make flowers last the whole day
Arrangements built the night before need cool storage and water. Ask your florist where they will keep them overnight and who refreshes them before guests arrive.
Reuse ceremony flowers at the reception. Aisle arrangements can become table centrepieces, and the arch can frame the stage, saving both money and waste.
