The summer bride is lucky - summer wedding flowers are as varied
and vibrant as the rainbow, so choosing the blooms for your bouquet and
other wedding flowers is truly an adventure. Summer is when most of the
traditional, romantic flowers such as roses are in bloom, as well as a
grand assortment of tropical flowers from around the world. The most
difficult part of picking flowers may be narrowing down your choices!
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| Pink Roses and Peony |
Most
summer weddings call for bright, vibrantly colored flowers rather than
pastels, which are usually the most popular at spring weddings. Your
personal preference and the colors you've chosen for your wedding party
and the decor should, however, be the most important considerations when
choosing your flowers.
Casual or Formal Summer Wedding Flowers?
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| Wildflowers |
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| Hydrangea |
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| Sweet Peas |
Will
you be getting married on the beach, in a garden or in a cathedral?
Will the wedding be in the evening or afternoon? All of these factors
will influence your choice of flowers. More informal, afternoon weddings
can be accented by an array of wildflowers and bold, cheerful bouquets
containing daisies, sunflowers, Queen Anne's lace and other hardy
blossoms. Generally, a wildflower bouquet will have a mix of several
different flowers, but you may want to select one as the feature flower.
Hydrangeas are lovely for country or garden weddings, as are sweet peas
and snapdragons.
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| Roses |
For a more formal bouquet, you'll want to focus
on just one or two flowers that can be showcased for their elegance. The
most traditional summer wedding flowers have always been roses, and in
the hot months of summer you can find them in every color imaginable
from deep crimson to pure white.
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| Freesia |
Unusual shades such as orange and
lavender are gaining popularity with many brides. Also traditional in
many bridal bouquets are flowers such as stephanotis and freesia, both
of which are popular for their rich scents as well as their beauty.
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| Calla Lilies |
Lilies
are also considered very formal flowers. One of the most stunning
formal wedding bouquets you can have is an arrangement with nothing but
calla lilies. These sleek, simple flowers have a modern elegance that is
ideal with a more contemporary wedding gown. In fact, a bouquet that
features just one flower of any kind, such as roses all in one color, is
quite elegant.
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| Orchid and Peonies |
If you want your summer wedding flowers to be
truly stunning, consider going with tropical blooms such as rare
orchids, ranunculus or peonies. These flowers can add exotic appeal to
your floral arrangements.
Colors for Summer Wedding Flowers
Coordinating
your flowers to the key colors of the wedding party and your décor is
always the first step. After that, you'll be able to find an impressive
selection of flowers in almost any color during the summer months.
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| Red White Roses |
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| Orange Calla Lilies and Orchids |
You
can choose a few different colors for bright, high contrast bouquets or
if you have two colors you wish to highlight equally. For instance, red
roses with a selection of white flowers or an arrangement that features
the soft green of cymbidium orchids with orange calla lilies both
feature contrast.
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| Purple Blue Flowers |
On the opposite end of the spectrum, you may
decide you want your flowers to be monochromatic, featuring various
shades of one color. Both purples and blues are wonderful choices if you
want a bouquet that has an array of shades. Purple roses, anemones and
blue hydrangea combine for a mix that goes from pale blue to deep purple
in stunning fashion.
The most traditional summer wedding flowers,
as they are for all seasons, are pure white or ivory bouquets for the
bride herself, while the bridesmaids can carry bouquets with a touch of
color to coordinate. If you choose white or ivory summer wedding
flowers, the choice of blooms is virtually unlimited. To add some
definition, remember to add a bit of greenery for depth.
Silk Summer Wedding Flowers
Whatever
you choose for your summer wedding flowers, consider ordering silk
bouquets for even more versatility. Today's silk flowers are so real,
many people don't realize they aren't the real thing. Summer weddings
can mean sweltering heat, and silk flowers don't need water and won't
wilt no matter how long the celebration lasts! Your silk summer wedding
flowers will also be a lovely keepsake you'll treasure for years to
come.
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