May Wedding Flowers — Peak Peony Season
May is the single most magical month for a wedding florist. Peonies are at peak, garden roses are reliable, sweet peas and ranunculus are abundant, and the entire flower world is showing off. It's also the most expensive and most competitive month to book wholesale — plan accordingly.
Available in may
Flowers and foliage that are in season and accessible from US wholesalers during this window.
Not available (or hard to source)
These flowers are out of season and either unavailable or priced at premium import rates.
Popular may arrangements
- Peony and garden rose bridal bouquet
- Overflowing compote with sweet peas
- Full-peony ceremony arch
- Lily of the valley flower crown
Flower Recipe
Real stem counts with 2025 US wholesale pricing
| Flower | Role | Stems | Wholesale/Stem |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blush Peony (Sarah Bernhardt) | focal | 8 | $4.50–$6.00 |
| White Garden Rose | focal | 8 | $3.00–$4.00 |
| Sweet Pea | secondary | 6 | $1.25–$2.00 |
| White Ranunculus | secondary | 5 | $1.75–$2.50 |
| Lily of the Valley | texture | 5 | $4.50–$7.00 |
| Silver Dollar Eucalyptus | greenery | 8 | $1.00–$1.50 |
| Total Stems | 40 | ||
Blush Peony (Sarah Bernhardt)
White Garden Rose
Sweet Pea
White Ranunculus
Lily of the Valley
Silver Dollar Eucalyptus
Wholesale Cost
$107–$152
Suggested Retail
$320–$530
Build may proposals in Fiory
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Pricing notes
Peony prices peak in mid-May around $5.00–$6.00/stem. Garden roses are reliable at $3.00–$4.00. Lily of the valley is the true luxury stem ($4.50–$7.00/stem). Book wholesale 4+ weeks out — May supply sells fast.
Planning timeline
Confirm wholesale peony orders 4 weeks ahead. Second confirmation at 14 days. For popular weekends (Memorial Day), start ordering 6 weeks out.
Pro tips for may
May weddings are where florists make the most money of the year — price at the top of your range, not the middle.
Mix peony varieties (Sarah Bernhardt, Coral Charm, Duchesse) for visual depth in a single bouquet.
Lily of the valley is pricey but nothing else smells like it — use sparingly in bridal bouquets for an unforgettable moment.
Related seasonal guides
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