If you’ve chosen a summer wedding, you’re definitely choosing a prime time for flowers! Whether you’re going for a refined modern look or a rustic, wildflower vibe, there are summer wedding flowers that will perfectly match your vibe. What is your summer inspiration? Do you favor a palette that is hot-hot-hot! Neutrals with lush foliage? Or are you looking for more cool hues? Let’s look at some popular palettes past clients of Petal’s Edge have chosen before.
Options for Summer Wedding Flowers
After picking a palette, it’s time to delve into specific blooms! The most unique summer wedding flowers include dahlias, coxcomb, sunflowers and hydrangea. These blooms scream summer! Heat is always an issue for those June – July – August months, so we like making sure your summer blooms include some hearty, less-prone-to-wilting flowers. Think tropicals, air plants, succulents. Roses, orchids and calla lilies are hearty choices as well. Ample greenery is also a great option for summer, especially something to hold up those less sturdy blooms. While not necessarily hearty, airy botanicals like Queen Anne’s lace makes summer arrangements feel less dense and heavy. Add rich green foliages like ruscus, lemon leaf or geranium for a summer feel.
Pro tip:
Summer has some unique weather challenges you’ll want to keep in mind. Once cut, summer blooms may start out fresh and vibrant, but after making contact with the sun, heat, and humidity, they can wilt, droop -or worse, die! -in no time at all. Establish how your summer wedding flowers will be used (indoors or outdoors) and during what time of the day.
