Summer Wedding Flowers

If you're in the process of planning a summer wedding, then you've probably got your hands full worrying about choosing a gown, writing a guest list, choosing invitations, finding a location, figuring out the menu and picking the perfect wedding cake. But while you're in the middle of all this activity, don't forget about the flowers! Flowers are an important part of any wedding, especially one held in the summertime.

There's no shortage of flowers to choose from in the summer months. If you're not sure about what kind of flowers you want at your summer wedding, check out our choices listed below:

June -- One traditional flower for June is the rose. Roses come in such a wide variety of types and colors that you're sure to find one you love for your wedding. Other great June wedding flowers include daisies, baby's breath, orchids, lilies, and dahlias.

July -- In the heat of July, the water lily is a great flower for your wedding. These trumpet shaped blooms come in various shades like white, pink, and purple. Other good July blooms include sunflower, tuberose and peony.

August -- The gladiolus is a traditional choice for an August wedding. These gorgeous flowers come in shades like pink, white, red, orange, and even two colors at once. Other fantastic August flowers for your wedding include dahlias, hyacinth, lilies and Queen Anne's lace.

Costs of Summer Wedding Flowers: You can normally expect to pay around 7 to 10 percent of your wedding budget towards flowers. It's not uncommon for larger weddings to have floral costs in the thousands. If you're planning a wedding on a budget, try silk flowers. Or, if you have a green thumb and some months to spare, how about growing your own wedding flowers?

A nice bridal bouquet will usually cost you a few hundred dollars, more or less depending on where you get it and the types of flowers used. Call around to different florists to do a little comparison shopping. Different florists offer different prices, and by checking with several, you can get the best value for your money.

Summer weddings are beautiful, and are a great way to celebrate the union between two people in love. Flowers give a special touch to any wedding, and with all the choices available to you, you shouldn't have any problem choosing the ideal flowers for your wedding day!

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