Summer Flower Feature – Part 1

If you’ve been following our blog, you’ll know that we did a two part spring flower feature (here and here). Well, we’re back with another focusing on summer florals. Today is part one and if you check back later in the week we’ll have more blooms to make you dream of a summer wedding.

Now let’s kick off this flower feature with a fun fact. Did you know that the true meaning of the bride tossing her bouquet was meant to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck to the receiver? This later became interpreted as we now know it, whoever catches the bouquet is next in line to get married. So toss away ladies!

Dahlias

Dahlias are a bride favourite as they’re big, colourful and look good in large or small arrangements. Dahlias come in a variety of shapes and sizes so make sure you do your research before requesting this flower from your florsit. The photo above is the swoon-worthy dinner plate dahlia, known for their large open-faced blooms.

Succulents

Succulents have been experiencing a surge in popularity over the last few years thanks to Pinterest. Succulents are perfect for the DIY bride as they’re easy to grow en masse in your backyard and look great individually potted as a favor, as an addition to an arrangement or bouquet of flowers, or bunched together in a crate. They’re ideal for summer weddings as they withstand the heat and there’s no fear of dehydration or wilting.

Stock

Stock is a great option for summer brides as it’s not overly expensive, is a good filler flower and has thick, ruffled petals. The long stemmed bloom offers a lot of texture to an arrangement but it doesn’t come in a lot of colours so check with your florist first to see if it’ll work with your scheme.

Lavender

Lavender is another floral experiencing a recent surge in popularity thanks to Pinterest. It’s great for summer weddings and can be used both fresh and dried out. The options are endless when it comes to using lavender for your wedding. They’re perfect for small centerpieces, look great in boutonnieres and bouquets, make great favors and the dried buds can be scattered as an accent to decor or as a toss for guests.

Snapdragons

Snapdragons are long stemmed flowers with a natural bend at the top and are similar in appearance to sweet peas and stock. The individual buds actually snap when squeezed, hence the name. They are great filler flowers and have clusters of smaller blooms along the line of the stem. The petals are soft and ruffled making them a romantic addition to a summer wedding.