Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Summer Weddings

If you are planning a summer wedding, floral aspect of it will be much simpler than at other times of the year because most flowers will be plentiful in the summertime. However, this makes summer the most popular wedding time for all wedding couples. Make sure you make your choices early to give your florist enough time and to assure enough flowers are available for your event.

June Pinks

Pink flowers are popular as a sign of romance and love, making a natural for wedding bouquets. If you are planning a traditional wedding, roses might be your most traditional flower choice. Pink has many different shades and can be combined with blues, lavenders, and white flowers for striking and soft looking arrangements. Avoid darker greens, as they will diminish the appearance of color of the flowers.

Some June wedding flower ideas for your not-so-traditional bouquets and other décor:

Peony
Delphinium
White Calla Lily
Alpina
Gladiola
Hydrangea
White and pink Lilies

July Exotics

The hottest month of the year brings thoughts of beaches, exotic locations, and exotic flowers. Bright oranges, reds and hot pinks create a colorful and happy-looking bridal bouquets and decorations. They will add a nice accent to any bridal gown or bridesmaid dress.

July wedding choices may include:

Gerbera daisies
Pink calla lily
Freesia
Lisianthus
Phlox
Star Gazer Lily

August Two-tones

Naturally two-toned August roses, like white-and-pink roses or orange flame mini calla lilies, add depth and brightness to any wedding bouquet or other décor. These 3D looking bouquets look amazing and don’t require any addition of greens or other fillers.

Some other popular August flowers are:

Red-and-orange two-tone roses
Zinnia
Chrysanthemums
Water lily

Summer weddings are all about the variety of colors found all around, and the number of flowers to choose from will be the best at this time of year. Happy summer weddings!

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