How to Choose Wedding Flowers for a Summer Wedding

Wedding flowers are a beautiful addition to any wedding but wedding flowers for a summer wedding are a real treat. Summer is a great time of year for flowers and florist shops alike. Nearly every conceivable type of flower is available and the possibilities are endless. Here is a simple guide to making a choice about wedding flowers for a summer wedding.

Things You'll Need

• Upcoming Summer Wedding

Instructions

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   Consider location. Summer's can boast some toasty temperatures. This means that some wedding flowers will be incompatible for an outdoor wedding. Tulips, for instance, are very finicky. The last thing anyone wants is a huge $600 bouquet of wilted tulips.

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   Decide on wedding flower colors. Pick one to three colors or a general color theme that you would like to use. Look through several summer time wedding magazines to get a lot of great ideas on which wedding flowers look best together.

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   Utilize the theme. If you are having a theme wedding this can help with the overall look of the wedding flowers for a summer wedding. For instance, a home style country wedding should use flowers that appear wild. Great wedding flowers for a summer wedding include lavender, spray roses, cosmos, and sunflowers. Use cherry blossoms for an Asian theme and lily of the valley for modern chic weddings.

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   Do not forget price. While orchids are truly lovely they also fetch a truly unlovely price tag upwards of $10/bloom. Discuss budget with your florist to keep on track.

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   Consider the types of bouquets you will use. Petite flowers will work well for small nosegay wedding flowers or tussie mussie bouquets but larger blooms may be desired for the cascade style bouquet.

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   Have fun! It is not every day that you plan a wedding so take your time choosing the right wedding flowers for your summer wedding. Don't lose any sleep over it. It's not worth the anxiety for a single day.

Resources

• Types of Wedding Flowers