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Top 5 Flowers for Outdoor Summer Weddings

Monday, 5th Aug 2019

What are the Most Popular Flowers for Summer Weddings?

Summers are more popular with weddings for love birds who dream of an outdoor wedding. It is not because of the great weather, but also because more people tend to be free during summer. There are a lot of flowers available, and you save a ton of money since you do not have to spend on indoor décor. Availability of flowers also means that quality cheap flowers are readily available. The beautiful clear skies and not having to worry about rains come as an extra advantage of a summer wedding. However, summer comes with a little limitation; the extreme heat can be too much for some flowers to withstand. So this could prevent you from having your favourite wedding flowers that thrive in colder weathers.

But this shouldn’t stop you from celebrating your big day. There are a variety of gorgeous summer flowers available that will make your wedding just as beautiful if not more.

Below are the top 5 flowers for outdoor summer weddings:

1. Zinnias

These beautiful flowers are great for weddings because they represent endurance, daily remembrance, goodness, and lasting affection. In a nutshell that’s what marriage is about. They are also one of the longest blooming flowers, making them perfect for outdoor summer weddings. Because they are drought tolerant, they can endure the extreme summer heat, and you will not have to worry about wilting. They are available in different sizes, from 1 inch across and can grow as high as four feet. Because of this, they can be great for adding a pop of colour in bouquets to making stunning centrepieces respectively.

Top 5 Flowers for Outdoor Summer Weddings2. Orchids

This exotic flower brings beauty and grace to any occasion. Because of their popularity, they are available in almost all flower shops. Orchids are perfect for weddings because they symbolize love, beauty, fertility, thoughtfulness, and charm. All these traits are essential in marriage. Orchids are ideal for outdoor summer weddings because of their ability to bloom even in hot conditions. They are also one of the favourites because they work for both classic and contemporary themed weddings. They bring life even in the oddest bouquet, and they are ideal for centrepieces; they add a different texture and pop of colour in an arrangement. With a variety of colours and types of orchids available, the options for using them in your wedding décor are endless. They also have a sweet vanilla fragrance.

3. Carnations

They are available in a variety of colours ranging from pure white and shades of pink to green, yellow and purple. Carnations represent love, fascination, and distinction. Carnations are fabulous for weddings because they are versatile, and they pair well with almost any flower. They make beautiful arrangements and can be used as part of the bride's and groom's outfit. Carnations make beautiful crowns, hairpieces and can be used for the groom’s buttonhole. With the help of your florists, you will be fascinated to know just how many accessories you can make. They also make a simple yet stunning bridal bouquet. They are ideal for summer weddings because they continue to bloom long even after cutting.

4. Roses

Top 5 Flowers for Outdoor Summer WeddingsThese classic beauties are probably the most popular flowers in the world. Roses symbolize love, honour, passion, beauty, balance, life, devotion, and timelessness, all of which are key to a happy marriage. They are also available in almost all colours. They are an excellent choice for weddings because they are readily available. Roses thrive in hot, humid weather making them ideal for outdoor summer weddings. They also require little maintenance. Because of their popularity, you can get them from any local flower delivery services.

5. Birds of paradise

These flowers represent love, faithfulness, and thoughtfulness. These make them perfect for romantic events such as weddings. Because of its tropical nature, the flower symbolizes joy and freedom. Bird of paradise is ideal for an outdoor summer wedding because they can last up to 2 weeks after cutting. This is great for any wedding because it means the flower will remain fresh for the whole day. It also means that you can have the flowers delivered the day before the wedding to avoid the last-minute rush. Although they are best known for their very bright orange and blue colour, you can also find the flowers in white.