Need inspiration for your summer wedding flowers?
The good news is, if you’re celebrating your nuptials in the warmer months, you’ll have lots of in-season blooms to choose from.
First things first, before deciding on the flowers of your bouquet or centrepiece you’ll need to figure out your wedding aesthetic and decor scheme. Some blooms lend themselves well to rustic schemes, while others are better for a modern wedding.
From fluffy peonies to elegant roses, read on to discover the best flowers for a summer wedding, with something for every wedding theme.
Peonies
Everyone's favourite summer flowers, lush peonies will add a romantic and timeless touch to your floral arrangements. They make a great addition to both traditional and contemporary wedding schemes, and look perfect alone in a bouquet or combined with complimentary flowers in a centrepiece.
What’s more, they are available in a wide range of colours so you’re sure to find the right bloom for you. If you want to use your flowers to convey a message on your special day, opt for peonies. These beautiful blooms are a sign of luck, longevity and prosperity, sharing many of the sentiments of a wedding.
Sunflowers
Ideal for rustic or boho-inspired weddings, sunflowers might not be the first flower you think of for a wedding but they will add instant joy to your bouquet and look great paired with wildflowers and foliage.
Sunflowers are a symbol of loyalty and admiration, thanks to the myth of Clytie and Apollo, and also seen as a sign of a long life and good luck. If you’re opting for a neutral, more rustic wedding scheme, they will add a pop of colour to your bouquet or table centrepieces.
Delphiniums
Seen as a symbol of renewal, evoking joy and positivity, delphiniums are tall flowers available in a variety of colours that will bring an elegant touch to a summer wedding. Thanks to their striking and vibrant appearance, these sturdy stems are perfect for adding height to wedding day bouquets or floral arrangements. They also work with almost every wedding day scheme, whether you’re having a garden celebration or a traditional church ceremony. Pair delphiniums with hydrangeas, lemon roses and foliage for a classic English garden bouquet.
Dahlias
Beautiful, bold dahlias with their delicate and intricate detailing are a great addition to any summer wedding bouquet or centrepiece. From pink to orange and white, they are available in a range of colours and will complement any wedding aesthetic. Native to Mexico, these blooms symbolise elegance, as well as a lasting bond which makes them ideal for your big day.
Hydrangeas
A classic all year round, hydrangeas work with most wedding styles, come in a variety of colours and will add a luxurious feel to your wedding bouquet or floral arrangements. As these beautiful flowers bloom in the summer months, they are ideal for a summer wedding.
Like with most flowers, their meaning differs from culture to culture, and each colour has its own special symbolism. For a wedding, opt for pink hydrangeas a symbol of love and sincerity or white hydrangeas as a sign of purity, grace and abundance. Alternatively, blue hydrangeas are the perfect pick for your 'something blue'!
Cornflowers
Another wedding classic, cornflowers symbolise love, hope and elegance. The earthy wildflower in light blue is often the most seen at weddings - perfect for your ‘something blue’ - but they are also available in pink and white. They create a whimsical feel when paired with daisies and greenery, or for a more elegant style team them with white tulips.
Freesias
If you’re going for a wildflower vibe, add freesias to your bouquet. The bell-shaped flowers combined with greenery or complementary white blooms will create an elegant yet rustic bouquet. These fragrant flowers are available in a variety of colours, but, of course, we love white for weddings. Rich in history, the flowers are said to be named after the friend of the botanist who discovered them. So, for this reason, freesias symbolise friendship and trust - two important elements when you’re tying the knot.
Carnations
Carnations will make a gorgeous addition to any wedding. These fluffy blooms and full or romance and rich in symbolise with a light yet sweet scent that’s ideal for a summer wedding bouquet. Like with any flower, each colour will have a slightly different meaning but in general carnations are seen as a symbol of love. In fact, Renaissance artists in the 15th and 16th century are said to have used carnation flowers in engagement paintings.
With such a variety of colours to choose from, you’re sure to find a flower for your special day but if meaning is important to you, we suggest going with pink carnations, which are a sign of gratitude. Alternatively, red carnations are a symbol of love and affection, while white represent luck. Orange carnations can also be used at weddings, as a symbol of desire and admiration.
Roses
A quintessential wedding flower, you can’t go wrong with roses in your bouquet on your special day. If red roses aren’t your style, don’t worry - there are lots of other beautiful varieties that work perfectly for a summer wedding. White roses, a symbol of putty and grace, are popular for wedding celebrations as they are also a sign of fresh beginnings, and carry many of the sentiments of a wedding. Light pink roses, a symbol of gratitude and admiration, also make a lovely addition to a wedding bouquet paired with foliage.
Chrysanthemums
Not only will chrysanthemums add a beautiful focal point to your summer wedding bouquet, they are also rich in history and meaning. Seen as a symbol of longevity, fidelity and joy, they are the exact sentiments you will want to incorporate into your special day as you tie the knot with the love of your life. Each colour has its own special meaning, with red symbolising love and passion and white a sign of loyalty and honestly.
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