Our Top Flowers for Summer Weddings

Wedding Season is Upon Us! Which Flowers Will You Choose for the Big Day?

We’ve arrived at peak summer – which means that wedding season is in full swing. If you’re on the lookout for the lushest, most vibrant wedding flowers imaginable, Allen’s Flower Market has you covered! Summer weddings make it easy to enjoy long, luxurious outdoor parties and late, romantic sunsets. This time of year is the best time to find in-season flowers, so you’ll have plenty of options to choose from, no matter which colors or blooms appeal to you most.

Wedding flowers are an opportunity to make a statement. You only get to experience this day once, so why not live it up? Here are a few guiding questions you and your spouse-to-be should discuss in planning for floral arrangements at your summer wedding:

• Which decorative accents will you use to allow your unique style to show up to your guests? 
• Do you want fragrant flowers, or would you rather keep things neutral so that guests focus on the aromas of food and drinks? 
• Regarding the shape, scale, and design of your wedding flowers – do you want guests to feel surrounded by lush blooms and greenery, or do you prefer to insert delicate floral touches here and there? 
• What is your floral budget?
• If you have a wedding party, do you want your bridesmaids, groomsmen, and family members to be decked out in flowers? Think hair pieces, boutonnières, corsages, and bouquets.

At Allen’s Flower Market, we have an extensive collection of wedding flowers. From bridal bouquets to bridesmaid bouquets, a floral arch or altar bouquet for your ceremony, table settings, flowers for a bride’s hair, and other wearable blooms – you name it, we have it. With such a wealth of options, finding your perfect wedding flowers might be a matter of taste or finding the flowers with the appropriate symbolism for your special day. Here are some moods and themes that might help offer some possible directions for your special day.

Whimsical, Romantic, Dreamy Weddings

Leaning into a classic, romantic theme is a beloved choice for weddings. We love creamy white and soft pink hues to emphasize devotion and warmth. Roses are popular for romantic weddings, as they symbolize affection and love. In our elegant Cascading White Roses bouquet, white roses symbolize purity, youthfulness, innocence, and hope. Girlish pink roses express a feeling of joy, loyalty, and admiration. Our Esperanza bouquet features bedazzled pink roses, complete with pearlescent touches and gemstones. Yellow roses symbolize good fortune and channel happiness and goodwill – making them a lovely choice for a bridal bouquet and in decorative touches alike.

Rustic, Nature-inspired Weddings

Green plants and local foliage are increasingly popular options for the couple who wants to evoke Edenic nature. Balance out a bloom-forward wedding with succulents, a joyful addition to a wedding bouquet. Our Orchids & Succulents bouquet contrasts a base of lush succulent greens with a towering phalaenopsis bloom. Succulents are native to the Southern California area, making them an excellent option for outdoor weddings in the summer heat. Plus, succulents express a down-to-earth, quirky personality and have a lovely waxy exterior that allows them to be combined with many other floral varieties. 

Exotic, Vibrant-colored Weddings

Nothing says paradise like a fresh orchid. Orchids are an exotic, premium flower with rich folklore and symbolism. In a wedding, orchids convey love, beauty, fertility, and luxurious abundance. They make an especially striking table setting, with their broad, wide floral head and vibrant color. A show-stopping centerpiece like our Purple Phalaenopsisity sets expressive purple orchids in tall, elegant glass vases with curling leaves and moss. Phalaenopsis orchids are an excellent summer choice as they are native to warm-weather environments. In our Orchid Circle arrangement for receptions and wedding parties, a variety of beautifully arched orchids mingle with cheerful orange roses and tropical foliage. 

White Weddings, Through and Through

White weddings photograph beautifully and lend a clean, formal air to the occasion. We carry a variety of all-white bouquets, centerpieces, and accent arrangements featuring white roses, Calla lilies, white daisies, white tulips, and white orchids. Calla lilies, in particular, are a perfect floral choice for weddings with a modern touch due to their signature asymmetrical petal shape. Callas are lightly fragrant and ultra-sturdy. A tropical flower, Calla lilies are also capable of thriving in warm temperatures. Our Callas & Freesia bouquet is a dramatic, beautifully aromatic pairing of white Calla lilies and tender white freesia stalks. 

Aromatic Wedding Flowers

Did you know that our sense of smell is the most evocative way to create memories? In addition to looking lovely, many of our signature wedding flowers are delightfully fragrant, as well. Lavender’s unforgettable fragrance will render wedding guests spellbound. Plus, lavender’s symbolism is very appropriate for many weddings – it denotes serenity, grace, and quiet. Our Lavender and Purple Bridal Bouquet pair lavender with fern leaves, purple roses, and orchids. The effect is a gorgeous blend of various purple hues that intertwine in a delicate cascade. Gardenias are another fragrant flower that packs a lot of beautiful aromas into a small package. If you’re looking to greet guests’ every sense, consider a bouquet with accent Gardenias, such as Roses & Gardenias, where an all-white blend of roses, tulips, lily of the valley, and more defer to the aroma of the subtle Gardenias in the mix.

Weddings and family unions bring warmth and delight to summertime, and they are some of our favorite events to design. The team at Allen’s Flower Market celebrates family milestones with full hearts. We will be partners with you in the process of making your wedding flower selections for every dimension of your ceremony and celebration. Please have a look at our wide variety of wedding flowers online: https://www.allensflowermarket.com/wedding