Summer is the most popular time of year for a wedding – of course this summer wedding plans have been halted, but anyone planning a wedding for the summer of 2021 will be giving some thought to what beautiful blooms they want in the bouquets.
Many florists such as this florist Tewkesbury https://flowershedtewkesbury.co.uk/ will be able to help brides who are unsure of what they want – after all in summer you are spoiled for choice as most flowers are at their most beautiful at this time of the year.
Here are some bouquet ideas that are a good fit at a summer wedding…
Wild Bouquets – Wildflower bouquets are a great choice for a summer wedding. Choosing flowers that would naturally bloom at this time of the year gives a bride plenty of choice and are perfect for an outdoor wedding in particular. With so many colours and tones to choose from, brides can be as adventurous as they like, or go for a more toned down, rustic looking bouquet.
Tropical Bouquets – Beach weddings have seen a rise in demand for pretty, tropical bouquets. Adding a laid back, holiday vibe, and conjuring feelings of Hawaiian paradise beaches. You don’t have to have lots of expensive tropical flowers either, they can be combined with more classic flowers for a tropical looking bouquet.
Pastel Bouquets – Pastels are an enduring and popular choice for weddings. Soft and pretty colours are easy to match with colour schemes and add a touch of understated glamour to the day. With a rainbow of pastel shades available brides are spoilt for choice.
Seasonal flowers and greenery for bouquets
Peonies remain the classic choice for summer weddings, but there are plenty of ways to make a summer bouquet feel personal. Many couples now choose locally grown flowers, which reduces their carbon footprint and supports local growers. They are not always cheaper, but blooms picked fresh near the venue are hard to beat.
Foliage-only bouquets give a calm, natural look that can be echoed in the table decorations and can cost less than fresh flowers. Herbs such as lemon thyme, mint and rosemary add fragrance as well as beauty, and both flowers and herbs can carry symbolic meaning for the couple. Cloni ranunculus, grown in Italy with larger heads than standard ranunculus, pair well with sage green foliage.
Deeper, muted colours such as sage green and plum with lilac create a soft, romantic feel, while hot pink, lilac and lime green give a bolder effect. Smaller, more natural bouquets are lighter to carry and hide less of the dress, and simple buttonholes made from a single flower head will stay fresh all day and into the evening.