If you're getting married during the summer, you're definitely choosing the best time for flowers. Particularly during July, there are so many options to pick from. And whether you’re opting for a clean, modern look or you’re planning a summer soirée with a beautiful, wildflower vibe, there are flowers in efflorescence in summer that will perfectly match your aesthetic.
TIP: There are several experts in wedding flowers in the US. I would strongly recommend that you find a florist who can also organize all the flower arrangements for your wedding except for the flowers themselves. With other words, choose a florist who can offer you a complete service.
Choosing flowers in the Summer
Choosing from Summer flowers in bloom can offer so many options for your bouquet and centerpieces. Standards such as roses and carnations are certainly available, but you can also opt for statement pieces such as dahlias or sunflowers during this month as well. And the best part is that choosing in-season floral options makes it easier for your florist to get them, your flowers will be fresher, and you may even save on your floral budget. Choosing locally in-season flowers is the least expensive way to go. The higher the demand, the more expensive.
Using flowers that are out of season means that you're importing flowers, which greatly adds to the cost of your floral pieces. Using in-season options, bridal bouquets range from $150 to $350, while centerpieces featuring in-season blooms can range from $30 to $250, depending on the size and arrangement, of course. White notes that it's important to keep in mind that pricing can change from year to year and even week to week. The grower or wholesaler your florist works with and the part of the country they are located in can have an impact as well. But overall, choosing a fresh, beautiful bloom that’s in-season will ultimately produce a better product for your florist to work with, and will help to reduce your final bill.
WHAT WEDDING FLOWERS ARE AVAILABLE IN SUMMER?
Agapanthus
Peonies
Roses
Stocks
Hydrangeas
Dahlias
Sweet Peas
Nigella
WEDDING FLOWER IDEAS
Fresh and Elegant
This summer we’re seeing an outburst of colour with brides daring to choose a beautifully bright and bold scheme for their wedding day flowers.
It’s a playful look that’s full of optimism and works particularly well when brought to life with seasonal flowers such as peonies, hydrangeas, dahlias and nigella.
Dress your ceremony room to impress with flower arches, decorative chair backs or pew ends and bring some of that memorable summer colour inside.
For brides, the trend of wearing flowers in your hair is set to continue with flower crowns being top of wish lists. Ask your florist to guide you on which varieties are best suited for this purpose and don’t forget to order a sample for your hair trial.
Tropical
Whether you’re getting married at home or abroad an enthusiastic, tropical wedding theme is perfect for the bride who wants something a bit different for her big day.
Tropical flowers, by their very nature, are bold and colorful, so they lend themselves wonderfully to large and show-stopping designs.
To get the look ask your florist to incorporate strelitzia, ginger and heliconia into your big day blooms. Gloriosa and Calla lilies are also good choices for hand-held bouquets as they add structure and texture to designs. The inclusion of props such as shells, sand and cocktail umbrellas help to carry this theme.
Sophisticated
For a sophisticated take on summer wedding flowers choose a purple colour palette. This wedding colour scheme is very much on trend f with Pantone having named Ultra Violet as their Colour of the Year.
The look is bold and unique but can be modified by asking your florist to include varying tones, hints of pink and shades of lilac.
Using large-headed varieties like hydrangeas and peonies builds impact for large, beautiful arrangements, while the addition of mirrored accessories and scattered jewels provides a glamourous finishing touch.
One great idea for your bridesmaids is to give them personalised bouquets which have been designed to allow their individual personality to shine through. For example, if your Maid of Honour’s favourite flowers are dahlias, why not incorporate them in her bouquet?
Pretty Designs
Pink and blue, offset with metallic rose gold and copper tones, is certainly a strong combination for weddings this summer, if not this year!
Whole bridal parties are being decked out in variations of the theme pairing bridesmaids in pink dresses with groomsmen in on-trend blue suits.
To get the look for your wedding day flowers ask your florist to combine pastel pink and soft blue flowers in loose arrangements with lots of fabulous foliage for a more formal take on the ‘just-picked’ look that has been popular in recent years with the surge of vintage inspired weddings.