The Best Wedding Flowers for June
June is a popular month for weddings with sunny weather leading to comfortably cool evenings, ideal for any kind of ceremony. Picking flowers for your June wedding is a joyous task, as the earth offers up a bounty of beautiful seasonal blooms that are sure to make your wedding day memorable.
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A Rose by Any Other Name...
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The traditional birth flower for the month of June is the rose. Considering that the rose is also a symbol of true love, it's no wonder that June is such a popular month for weddings. The rose is a classic, traditional choice for bridal flowers in June weddings. Keep in mind that the color of your rose has specific meaning. The red rose symbolizes love, respect and beauty; lavender roses stand for enchantment; and pale pink symbolizes grace and joy. Remember to use thornless or de-thorned roses; not only will they be far more comfortable to hold, but the thornless rose symbolizes love at first sight.
Season of Love in Bloom
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The early summer weather causes an abundance of blooms in June. Many popular wedding flowers spring forth in June, catering to a variety of wedding styles. The sleek and architectural calla lily is a June flower, and is ideally suited to a modern wedding. Tuberose, larkspur and baby's breath are June blossoms that would make a beautiful bouquet for a country wedding. If you want one single statement flower, hydrangeas are at their peak in June; a single stalk makes a striking statement. By using flowers that are in season, you will save money that might be diverted by purchasing pricier, out-of-season blooms.
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Flowers in Your Hair and Elsewhere
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Consider where and how you are using your flowers, then choose an in-season June flower to match. Daisies, a classic and youthful June bloom, would be lovely tucked into bouquets, pinned on as boutonnieres and woven into crowns for flower girls--or even the bride. If you are creating a bridal arch or another strong architectural element at your wedding site, consider using in-season sunflowers. With their tall, strong stalks and exuberant blossoms, sunflowers can create or enhance masking for less sightly features.
Beat the Heat
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That lovely June sunshine brings a bounty of blossoms, but it can also cause flowers to wilt before the ceremony. Make sure to properly water and care for any flowers you will be using for the wedding, and entrust elaborate displays to the care of a trained florist. Avoid flowers whose stems might sag under the bright sunlight, especially tulips and hyacinths.
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