Photo by Fig Tree Pictures
Fun fact: The peony is Duchess Meghan Markle's favorite flower. And they're currently in season for all you spring brides.
With peak peony season beginning in early spring and extending through late June, there's no shortage of gorgeous wedding flowers for your bridal bouquet. Despite the relatively small window of budget-friendly growing time, brides clamor for this quintessential wedding flower all year-round. And can you really blame them? With the fluffy blooms available in white, cream, yellow, and varying shades of pink and red, peonies are the perfect addition to all bridal bouquets.
Whether you're hosting a ballroom bash, an outdoor rustic celebration, or a city-chic affair, peonies complement every type of wedding. For a classic style, pair these beauties with similar traditional flowers such as roses, and for something more modern, add unexpected blooms like wildflowers or King Protea for a different vibe.
Also, remember that pretty peony bouquets can be created to accommodate any budget: You can splurge on an arrangement that's strictly peonies, and at the same time, you can save big by using the popular blossom as an accent flower within an arrangement filled with more affordable blooms. Another budget-friendly idea? Consider carrying a posy down the aisle rather than a traditional bouquet—since peonies are so voluminous, fewer stems still make a serious impact.
We rounded up 40 stunning peony bouquets, from all-white blooms to colorful coral, pink, red, and plum hues—with a few colors in between—for brides of every style. Make like Meghan and fall in love with the peony.
Soft roses and peonies create a pastel palette for purple buds to pop against.
Classic pink peonies are always a romantic choice.
Colorful, bright peonies make the perfect combination for a summertime bouquet.
We’re totally swooning over these huge, coral peonies.
Who knew peonies could take on such a sultry vibe? We’re all about these seductive purple and burgundy hues.
When your bouquet matches your wedding dress, your bridal style is so on point.
White and orange create an unexpected color combination—one we love for a rustic take on an autumn wedding.
These peonies get a bohemian spin paired with wildflowers and cascading ferns.
This peony bouquet is pretty in pink.
White and peach peonies are pure romance.
Minimal blooms and maximal greens create an unexpected look we can’t get enough of. We’re especially loving the sporadic pops of orange against the statement white peonies.
This bouquet is nothing but a springtime dream. It was just the right complement to this bride’s mountainside wedding.
This stunning beauty of a bouquet was crafted by the bride herself, who picked up flowers in San Francisco before heading to her intimate wedding in Yosemite. We love how she combined peonies with various other flowers.
Big, bold, and beautiful, this vibrant peony bouquet has it all.
Muted, neutral peonies have an air of sophisticated whimsy.
White peonies surrounded by leaves and buds have an understated beauty.
A tropical twist. All you need for some island flair is orange and coral peonies with palm and palmetto leaves.
We can see why purple is the color of royalty—this plum bouquet is all majestic, from wisteria accents to lavender peonies.
Pair your peonies with king protea blooms for a desert-inspired touch.
This bouquet has a bit of forest beauty with husky colors and wild ferns.
You can’t get much more classic than a bouquet of red and white peonies and roses, and this one in particular gives a fresh take with eucalyptus and a horizontal arrangement.
Sometimes, a minimalist touch is all a bouquet needs. Pale purple peonies are simple and beautiful, complete with a preppy vibe thanks to a striped bow.
With yellow, pink, coral, and periwinkle tones, this is one happy bouquet.
A playful bouquet brimming with all the colors under the sun is perfect for a Palm Springs-inspired wedding.
Who knew what magic a few peonies, thistle, and eucalyptus could create.
We love some good jewel tones, and this peony bouquet gets them just right.
This berry-toned bouquet is totally giving us heart eyes.
Lush and fabulous, this bouquet is serious wedding goals.
Our hearts are all aflutter over this feminine bouquet of eucalyptus and light peonies.
Seriously stunning. This bouquet is breathtaking thanks to its waterfall effect.
We love how this bride is keeping with the tradition of all white, even down to her peony bouquet.
A one-color palette has just as much impact as a multi-color one when the peonies are so vibrant.
A single splash of red adds a deep note in a sunshiny bouquet.
We love how the peony bouquet in stark, crisp white blends seamlessly with this bride's dress.
The bigger the better, right? Especially when the blooms come in such vivacious colors.
Swoon. This gorgeous white and green bouquet is all kinds of chic.
Peonies, roses, and carnations combine for a fresh-from-the-garden-style bouquet.
Talk about a centerpiece bloom. It’s a straight-up show-stopper.
We’re obsessing over the coral charm of this peony bouquet.
"Krinkled" white peonies are known for their snow colored petals and sunny center—they look gorgeous nestled among a bed of eucalyptus.