20 of the Best Flowers For A Summer Wedding

17 Aug

There’s many reasons why Summer is a such a popular season to get married in, and one of these is definitely the abundance of beautiful flowers available during that time of year. From blousy roses and peonies to gorgeous wildflowers, you’ll definitely not be stuck for choice.

Below we’ve rounded up some of the best flowers that are in season during the Summer and the months that they particularly flourish in.

Roses and Garden Roses

A wedding classic, roses and their association with love and romance are always a wonderful choice for within your wedding flowers. Opt for traditional ‘All For Love’ roses or embrace more flouncy and scented options in the form of garden roses.

Best month: June

Peonies

Peonies hold a special place in many people’s hearts and its no surprise why. Available in gorgeous soft pink, classic white, and sunset coral amongst many other colours, they bring their A game in any bouquet. If you’re set on having peonies at your wedding, be sure to book a wedding date within the very short peony season!

Best month: Between April and June (for a few short weeks)

Freesias

Bring some lovely scents and softness to your bouquet by including freesias. Available in both simple classic colours and brighter tones, they’re a great option to have alongside some of your larger flowers.

Best months: June to September

Orchids

Both a classic and something a little bit different, white orchids will no doubt bring the glamour on your wedding day. Work stems into your bouquets or place them in pretty pots along the table.

Best months: April to September

Irises

A beautiful Spring-like flower, Irises bring a lovely pop of colour to your wedding floral arrangements and a more English country garden vibe.

Best months: May and June

Dahlias

A favourite of many, Dahlias come in an absolute abundance of colours and styles so work perfectly for both soft and romantic weddings, and those weddings that embrace more pops of colour. We particularly love the pale pink and pretty ‘Cafe au Lait’ variety.

Best months: June to October

Cornflowers

A gorgeously vibrant blue wildflower, cornflowers are a lovely addition and bring a whimsical feel to any arrangement. Affordable and easy to incorporate, they look especially nice when used in wilder arrangements.

Best months: June to September

Lisianthus

A beautiful accompaniment in any bouquet, Lisianthus looks a little like a rose but are a fraction of the price. Available in classic white, lovely pastel colours or more vibrant purples and pinks, this is another versatile flower choice.

Best months: July to October

Delphiniums

Breathtakingly pretty and a real statement, delphiniums are a dreamy flower choice. As long stems covered in lots of lovely little flowers, they’re a great option for making an impact and look fab in larger arrangements.

Best months: June and July, with a second flush of flowers in August and September

Hydrangea

Big and blousy, hydrangeas feature large heads of flowers meaning you can make a wonderful statement with just a few or alternatively you can embrace the glamour and go big like below.

Best months: May to September

Cosmos

Perfect for an English Summer wedding, Cosmos are essentially like big daisies and bring a pop of fun to any bouquet. They look lovely when placed with other wild flowers or grouped all together like below.

Best months: July to October

Queen Anne’s Lace

A flower that somewhat has a mind of its own in which direction it grows in, it’s a beautiful flower to add into those wilder arrangements.

Best months: June to August

Protea

A cool and more alternative flower to add into the mix is Protea. Available in a couple of types (as seen below), it brings a dreamy pastel hue to your flower arrangements and will be a flower many of your guests may have not actually seen before.

Best months: June to October