Our Floral Resources

Welcome to The Flower Fairies Guide — your go-to resource for all things florals. Here you’ll find helpful tips and inspiration to make the most of your flowers, from creative ways to repurpose your blooms after the big day, to seasonal color palette suggestions that reflect Kansas City’s natural beauty. You’ll also discover our Seasonal Flowers Guide, a month-by-month look at which blooms are freshest and most available throughout the year. This resource helps you envision your floral possibilities in harmony with the season of your celebration, while also making the most of what’s both beautiful and budget-friendly.

As we continue to grow this section, we’ll share more insights, inspiration, and practical advice to help you feel confident, prepared, and inspired as you plan your celebration.

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Ways to Repurpose Your Ceremony Flowers

Your ceremony florals are some of the most beautiful—and meaningful—decor of your wedding day. Instead of letting those blooms fade away after “I do,” here are thoughtful ways to repurpose them so they can keep spreading joy.

1. Partner with Unexpected Blooms

We are proud to partner with Unexpected Blooms, a local nonprofit that rescues, redesigns, and delivers donated florals to bring joy throughout our community. After your celebration, our team can coordinate with Unexpected Blooms to ensure your flowers are refreshed and redesigned into beautiful bouquets. These are then delivered to individuals in healthcare, hospice, senior living, and social service communities—spreading love long after your wedding day.

2. Repurpose for the Reception

Many ceremony arrangements can be moved and reused for the reception. Arches, aisle florals, or altar pieces often make stunning head table backdrops, entryway arrangements, or accent displays at the cake or gift table.

3. Gift Them to Guests

Send guests home with mini arrangements or bouquets made from your ceremony flowers. Not only does this prevent waste, but it also allows loved ones to enjoy a piece of your special day in their own homes.

4. Create a Keepsake

Certain blooms can be preserved as a lasting memento. Whether pressed into art, dried in a shadow box, or turned into resin jewelry, your flowers can become a forever keepsake of your wedding day.

We’ve recently started working with a wonderful flower preservation company called Everlasting Bloom Co. They do beautiful work preserving bouquets and other wedding florals so you can enjoy them for years to come.

5. Donate to Local Organizations

Beyond Unexpected Blooms, some community centers, churches, or shelters may accept floral donations. Giving your flowers a second life is a meaningful way to share your joy with others in need.

Seasonal Color Palettes

Choosing a floral color palette is one of the most exciting parts of planning your wedding or event! Seasonal colors not only complement the flowers that are naturally available, but they also bring a sense of harmony and authenticity to your celebration. Leaning into seasonal palettes not only ensures your flowers look their best but also helps you stay aligned with what’s freshest and most budget-friendly. Here are some seasonal favorites inspired by Kansas City’s natural beauty:

Spring (March – May)

  • Palette Inspiration: Soft pastels & fresh garden hues

  • Suggested Colors: Blush, peach, lavender, butter yellow, cream, mint green

  • Why It Works: Perfectly complements spring blooms like tulips, daffodils, lilac, peonies, and ranunculus. These colors mirror the fresh, romantic feeling of spring in Kansas City.

Summer (June – August)

  • Palette Inspiration: Bold, vibrant, and full of energy

  • Suggested Colors: Bright pink, coral, sunny yellow, rich green, sky blue

  • Why It Works: Summer florals like zinnias, sunflowers, cosmos, lisianthus, and dahlias thrive in these vivid tones, creating a joyful and lively celebration atmosphere.

Fall (September – November)

  • Palette Inspiration: Warm, earthy, and rustic elegance

  • Suggested Colors: Burgundy, rust, mustard, burnt orange, deep plum, cream

  • Why It Works: Perfectly paired with fall blooms such as dahlias, amaranthus, celosia, chrysanthemums, and marigolds—colors that echo the rich autumn landscape of the Midwest.

Winter (December – February)

  • Palette Inspiration: Classic elegance with cozy undertones

  • Suggested Colors: Evergreen, ivory, deep red, gold, silver, dusty blue

  • Why It Works: Complements seasonal flowers like amaryllis, ranunculus, anemones, and evergreens. These hues bring warmth and sophistication to winter weddings in Kansas City.

Neutrals (Year-Round Favorites)

  • Palette Inspiration: Timeless, elegant, and endlessly versatile

  • Suggested Colors: Ivory, cream, champagne, taupe, soft blush, dusty rose, sage, and muted grays

  • Why It Works: Neutral tones are a perfect foundation for any season, pairing beautifully with bold accents in summer, deep jewel tones in fall, or fresh pastels in spring. They also shine entirely on their own, creating a soft, romantic palette that feels both modern and timeless. By highlighting the natural textures of flowers and greenery, neutrals add sophistication while blending seamlessly with any venue style.

Seasonal Flowers by Month

Seasonal blooms not only offer the freshest quality but also help your florals feel naturally tied to your wedding date. While many flowers are available year-round through imports, leaning into seasonal stems brings a sense of place, time, and natural beauty to your celebration.

January – February

  • Anemones

  • Ranunculus

  • Tulips

  • Hyacinth

  • Sweet Peas

  • Roses (imported, year-round)

March – April

  • Daffodils

  • Tulips

  • Hyacinth

  • Lilac

  • Spirea

  • Viburnum

  • Ranunculus

  • Roses

  • Peonies (early imports)

May

  • Peonies (local peak season!)

  • Garden Roses

  • Foxglove

  • Sweet Peas

  • Clematis

  • Delphinium

  • Allium

  • Snapdragons

June

  • Peonies (early June, then taper off)

  • Garden Roses

  • Hydrangea

  • Lisianthus

  • Larkspur

  • Campanula

  • Delphinium

  • Scabiosa

July – August

  • Zinnias

  • Dahlias (start late July)

  • Sunflowers

  • Black-eyed Susans

  • Cosmos

  • Amaranthus

  • Celosia

  • Basil & other fragrant herbs

  • Roses, Lisianthus, Hydrangea (imports also steady)

September – October

  • Dahlias (peak season!)

  • Sunflowers

  • Zinnias

  • Cosmos

  • Amaranthus

  • Celosia

  • Marigolds (especially October)

  • Sedum

  • Roses, Lisianthus, Hydrangea

November

  • Chrysanthemums

  • Roses

  • Carnations

  • Lisianthus

  • Hypericum berries

  • Amaranthus (dried)

  • Seasonal foliage (magnolia, oak, maple, evergreens)

December

  • Amaryllis

  • Paperwhites

  • Evergreens (cedar, pine, fir)

  • Holly, Ilex berries

  • Roses

  • Ranunculus

  • Anemones

Year-Round Imports

  • Roses

  • Spray Roses

  • Carnations & Mini Carnations

  • Chrysanthemums

  • Alstroemeria

  • Orchids

  • Baby’s Breath

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