When choosing the floral arrangements that will play starring roles in your special day, overlooking the 2024 wedding trends and taking a hint from the season is the way to go. In our opinion, seasonal flowers offer the best foliage in the business, capturing the true beauty of the time of year, satisfying the tightest of budgets, and taking care of the bigger picture – the health of the planet.
For couples who have set a summer date, there’s so much seasonal inspiration to choose from in the floral department. From locally grown cut blooms to native wildflowers, there is a lot to love and in-season flowers will look brilliant when showcased in your bridal bouquet.
We share just some of the summer bouquet ideas to get you started, and they are all bursting with beautiful, in-season blooms.
Pretty peonies
Peonies are popular wedding flowers all year round. While outside of late spring/early summer they have to be shipped to brides in the UK, during a very small window they can be picked fresh right here on home turf.
Peonies are accessible in so many beautiful colours. From subtle and sophisticated to bright and bold, you’re certain to find a peony to complement your wedding theme and colour scheme. But there’s one shade that’s set to be a huge hit this summer as floral designer Appleyard London explains:
“These ruffled, blousy beauties are only available in early summer… You’ll know when they’re back as they’ll be all over your Instagram feed – that’s how photogenic they are! Coral peonies come first, with the pinks hot on their tails. Choose corals for the most exciting floral experience, as their colour fades to peach and cream over the course of a few days, but opt for pinks or whites for the most divine fragrance.”
Whether you’re opting for one of these stunning summer wedding dresses or a chic and contemporary bridal jumpsuit, a pop of colour courtesy of a coral peony bouquet will go down a treat.
Charming cornflowers
Wildflower bouquets offer a more rugged take on the bridal floral arrangement. When summer comes along, there’s one seasonal wildflower that should be included in your whimsical design…
Making an appearance in June, cornflowers offer a beautiful tone, a plethora of intricate details, and a truly mesmerising backstory. Traditionally, cornflowers were worn by young men who thought they were in love.
Combine cornflowers with more seasonal wildflowers and greenery for a rustic finish or team with cut flowers to add texture to a more structured bouquet.
Stunning sunflowers
Sunflowers are synonymous with summer. But with more than 60 different varieties to choose from, each sporting different sizes, shades and styles, you can really let your creativity fly.
Experiment with the smaller headed, wispier varieties to create a seasonal bridal bouquet inspired by the sunrise. Think creams, peaches and butter yellows, and throw in some dahlias, chrysanthemums and buds for good measure.
Classic hydrangeas
The hydrangea is a common summer flower in many gardens up and down the UK. While not a hugely popular choice for weddings traditionally, the variety’s varying textures and tones mean many couples are cottoning on to their classic beauty.
Keep your summer bouquet crisp, clean and fresh by going for all white hydrangeas with just a smattering of greenery to elevate your big day florals with simplicity and style.
