In-season Flowers for Summer Weddings

by KristenJuly 21, 2010 1

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Summer is arguably the best season for flowers, so you’re in luck if you’re a summer bride.

Ordering flowers that are currently in season is not only the most affordable choice, it’s also the most environmentally friendly option. Flowers that are not in bloom right now (i.e. tulips) must be grown in a greenhouse or shipped from a foreign locale, which leaves quite a carbon footprint.

There are plenty of beautiful, popular flowers in season right now that are ideal for weddings, such as lilies, gardenia, alstroemeria and carnations.

Here is a list of some of the flowers in season right now (the months of June, July and August here in the northern hemisphere) courtesy of The Flower Expert:

Alchemilla – A nice filler alternative to baby’s breath

Allium - This little pouf of a flower is having a surge in popularity on wedding blogs.

Alstromeria – Affordable and hardy enough for bouquets. These are actually a variety of lily.

Amaranthus

Baby’s Breath - Always a classic.

Bird of Paradise - Also known as Crane Flowers, these scream summer. Great for a beach wedding.

Calla Lily

Campanula

Carnation - Happy, hardy and economical.

Chrysanthemum - Also known as pompons. Great wedding flowers.

Cockscomb

Cosmos

Dahlia - Striking and gorgeous for both bouquets and centerpieces.

Delphinium

Dianthus

Didiscus

Euphorbia

Foxglove - Though they may be a bit awkward in a bouquet, these would be lovely in a tall vase as a centerpiece

Freesia - Another colorful classic.

Gardenia - A fragrant showstopper.

Genista

Ginger

Gladiolus

Heliconia - Could make a striking and unusual centerpiece.

Heather

Hydrangea - These lovely, voluminous blooms can make up a whole bouquet with just a few sprigs.

Hypericum

Iris - These delicate beauties are best left to centerpieces.

Kangaroo paw - An interesting accent alongside more feminine blooms.

Liatrus - Sturdy and bright, these make an excellent contrast to big, wide flowers.

Lilac - One of the best fragrances around.

Casablanca Lily - A perpetual bridal favorite.

Gloriosa Lily

Star Gazer Lily - Very popular, very fragrant, very pretty.

Lisianthus – A common ingredient in all-white bouquets.

Brides and grooms-to-be, what’s your favorite summer flower?