Wedding Flowers for a Summer Celebration

How to choose the perfect wedding flowers for a summer celebration.  

Summer weddings are all about romance, sunshine, and celebrating the beautiful couple that is saying ‘I do’. Summer weddings are the picture perfect celebration that you read right out of a romance novel. While love is in the air, so is heat, which can be disastrous for the picture perfect blooms that you want for your wedding day. The last thing you want is your blooms to wilt before you even walk down the aisle! 

To ensure that your summer celebration wedding flowers stay breathtaking all day long, here is a list of 5 gorgeous blooms we have put together, that includes the best summer wedding flowers, no matter the theme of the wedding. 

Roses

Roses are the perfect summer flower for your wedding bouquet or table arrangements. They are resilient and come in every color imaginable. Roses can offer your floral arrangements the romantic feel that every wedding party needs. Not only do roses hold up in the blistering heat, they also offer a sweet and soft fragrance that your guests and wedding party will enjoy. 

Sunflowers

If you are looking to brighten up your bouquet and arrangements on your perfect day, sunflowers are the perfect addition to your wedding blooms. Sunflowers are perfect for adding sunshine and happiness on your special day. Not only are they gorgeous, they offer a great focal point to centerpieces and bridal bouquets. These blooms are a perfect mixture to bring outside on a hot, sunny day. They will not wilt and leave you feeling like the sizzling sun all day. 

Hydrangeas

Hydrangeas are the picture perfect bloom not only for summer weddings but all year round. They offer an elegant and romantic appeal to floral arrangements that everyone wants in their wedding flowers. The best colors of hydrangeas are white, blue, green, and pink which offer you a range of different styles to create any floral theme you might imagine. Hydrangea are perfect for bulking up a centerpiece or a wedding bouquet. There is some caution while using hydrangeas on a hot summer day. These blooms are pretty, but tend to wilt when out of water for a long period of time. If your wedding is outside you might want to use caution when picking hydrangeas as a wedding bloom. For more facts about hydrangeas, click here. 

Peonies 

  The perfect flower to let off a sweet aroma in your wedding bouquet and table arrangements. Peonies are the perfect summer flower that create a lush and romantic feel to any summer wedding. Peonies come in a variety of different colors and complement any other bloom, no matter the theme of your wedding. If you are looking for a unique flower experience you can also decorate your wedding cake and make hair pieces with this elegant bloom. 

Orchids 

If you are looking to add a tropical element to your wedding flowers, orchids are the perfect bloom for you! Not only are orchids perfect for a summer wedding, they are heat resistant and offer you a delicate but elegant touch to your bridal flowers. Orchids add an exotic touch to your wedding bouquet and give you the option to create a cascading style bouquet that you and your guests will talk about forever. 

Tips for Choosing The Perfect Summer Wedding Flowers

• Mix colors and textures: Summer is all about vibrancy and a hot color palate. Make sure to keep a vibrant yet elegant color palette! There are always colors that you can mix and match to make the perfect wedding theme for your special day. Leave your wedding day wanting to remember your flowers forever! 
• Make sure your flowers are hydrated: There is nothing worse than having beautiful flowers that die half way through your wedding reception! Make sure that your centerpieces include water!  Hydration is the key to ensure that your beautiful blooms will last on a hot summer day. 
• Use Greenery: If you are on a budget, make sure to include greens like eucalyptus, baker fern, variegated pitt, and lemon leaf in your wedding flowers. This adds texture to your floral pieces and keeps costs down. It ensures that you won’t need to add as many flowers to your bouquet and centerpieces! 

Choosing the perfect wedding flowers for your summer wedding comes down to personal preference, color scheme, and venue. Make sure that you pick flowers that you are happy with and that are in your budget! Whether you want exotic orchids, fluffy hydrangeas, resilient roses, or sunny sunflowers, make sure that your flowers are long-lasting and will leave you and your guests amazed! 

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