Main image of rose, peony and anemone bouquet via onewed.com
The year has come full circle… here’s part four of our wedding flowers by season – summer. The height of bridal season, the sunshine, the great outdoors, and of course – an abundance of floral options for stunning bouquets that won’t cost a fortune. Be sure to look up our autumn, winter and spring suggestions too – we hope you find the bouquet you love right here.
Wedding Flowers for June
White gardenia and rose bouquet via karentran.com
Camellia Japonica, also called Midsummer’s Day, comes in a rich red hue. This is one of the last camellias for the year, carrying its flowers into June.
Campanula, also called Blue Clips or Carpathian Bellflower, is for the blue and purple-loving brides. The flowers are shaped like large bells, and look beautiful in a mixed bouquet.
Clivia, or by its romantic name Fire Lily, is bright orange like the fire itself – a stunning choice even if you’re not having an orange theme.
Dogwood may not have the most romantic name, but the flower itself is large and white, with a yellow centre, with other varieties also available. It’s rare to see entire bouquets made of dogwood, but it’s a fantastic accent.
Ranunculus, anemone, peony, tulip and dogwood bridal bouquet via floralstudio.wordpress.com
Dianthus is just a fancy name for the carnation – and you may think of it more as a country flower. But have a look at Gran’s Favourite, with its purple edges – pure beauty. Also perfect for beautiful yet inexpensive centrepieces in any colour.
Lavender is well known to all, for its colour, scent and looks too. Full lavender bouquets are unusual, but perfect for country garden weddings. Otherwise, use as accents, or on tables.
Madonna Lily is a pure white, fragrant flower, feminine and elegant in appearance – just like a bride.
Picasso lily bouquet via thebridalcircle.com
Picasso Lily is a purple and white dream, a real wow, perfect for a bride who doesn’t mind a bit of attention. Works perfectly on its own, or paired up with one other flower.
Rose has been mentioned in every instalment of our series, as a flower that’s available all year round. But it’s June that brings an explosion of so many varieties.
Spiraea is a tiny white flower that forms into bunches, each one looking like a mini-bouquet. While used mostly as a filler, it’s perfect for natural looking loosely arranged centrepieces.
Wedding Flowers for July
White rose and stephanotis bouquet via lockwoodsflorist.co.uk
Achillea, or Yarrow, may be available before June, depending on the weather. It’s a small, cheerful flower, in a yellow, pink and white variety. It lasts beautifully for weeks, so it’s perfect for centrepieces.
Crocosmia is a gorgeous tall stem with a spray of flowers flourishing at the end – very elegant. May be used as an accent in a bouquet, or even better – for centrepieces.
Gardenia has both the size and the scent to be perfect for bouquets – even as a single flower – and for table decorations that fill the room with fragrance.
Daylily is for orange-loving brides who want an impressive accent in their bouquet. Also perfect for bridesmaid bouquets. Comes in a variety of shades.
Lavender centrepieces via weddbook.com
Gloriosa Lily is an outstanding choice in July, and one for a bride who wants to carry a bouquet that really catches attention – in both colour and shape.
Hydrangea makes light-looking, fluffy wedding bouquets, and because it comes in a variety of attractive colours, it’s perfect for table decorations
Orchids have already made an appearance in our autumn and winter lists, but July is their best month, with a huge selection available – enjoy picking your favourite!
Gloriosa lily and rose bouquet via crystalorchidweddings.blogspot.co.uk
Scabiosa, or Pincushion Flower, is usually available in shades of blue, pink and white – but if you find the deep burgundy option, do consider it as part of your summer bouquet – it’s stunning.
Sweet Pea, also called Everlasting, is really very sweet-looking, and makes gorgeous bouquets with lots of personality. Some florists suggest it’s perfect for a vintage-style wedding.
Stephanotis, a sweet white flower, is small in size but big in personality. It may look unassuming, but it makes for beautiful bouquets, even without any other flowers for company.
Wedding Flowers for August
Alstroemeria bouquet via flowerblueblog.blogspot.co.uk
Agapanthus is a sweet, multi-petal little flower in a beautiful shade of purple – and a perfect dainty filler for your bridal bouquet.
Alstromeria is for those who love colour and something a little bit extraordinary – and it comes in such a huge range of hues, you’ll be spoiled for choice.
Asclepias is a perfect colourful filler if you’re not keen on the whiteness of Gypsophilia. Its bright orange hue looks beautiful paired with almost any other colour.
Cosmos may appear delicate, but it’s perfect for that country or garden wedding style – and especially for rustic centrepieces.
Stargazer lily and rose bouquet via afloralaffair.com
Fuchsia is a gorgeous bright pink and purple dangling flower. Quite fragile, it may not be suitable for a bouquet, but it’s perfect for tall centrepieces.
Ranunculus is a ball of fun – loads of layered petals hide a cute little button centre. It’s perfect in a bouquet of its own, or for adding a little dimensional variety among other flowers.
Red Poppy is your classic poppy – and an ideal flower for brides who love glorious red.
Sweet pea bouquet via flowersofsydney.wordpress.com
Snapdragon is a tall, elegant spike, surrounded by smaller flowers – cut short it can be an interesting accent in a bouquet, or it’s absolutely perfect for centrepieces in tall vases.
Southern Magnolia is a big, bold statement in white – a large flower, some brides even carry a single one on its own.
Stargazer Lily is nothing if not opulent – as the name suggests. Large, richly hued flowers make a really glamorous statement.
