Seasonal flower options for a summer wedding

Getting hitched in one of the summer months and not sure which flowers you would like for your wedding day? Following on from the Spring list I curated earlier this year, here's a selection of flowers currently blooming here in the UK that are perfect for using in your wedding florals to not only look beautiful, but also give a little nod to the season.

Photography by Clark Gu

Cosmos

This is a great focal flower that adds bounce and movement to a wedding bouquet or arrangement, and it's one I wouldn't be without over the summer months. With a bright yellow centre that looks reminiscent of a daisy, Cosmos is a colourful, cheerful and happy flower that never fails to catch the eye. My favourite varieties of this flower include Apricotta and Apricot Lemonade, both of which feature a very pretty pinky-peach hue that works well to transition between colours in a bouquet.

Photography by Eugenia Clara

Sunflower

The quintessential British summer flower, Sunflowers just ooze happiness and that's what makes them such a commonly chosen wedding flower. While bright yellow is the main colour associated with a sunflower, you might not know they also can be found in different colours including pink and purple, although these varieties of sunflower are not easy to find as a wedding flower. These bright yellow beauties make the most stunning focal flowers in bouquets and installations and will really make your wedding florals pop!

Photography by Natalie Kinnear

Sweet Pea

There is no prettier fragrance than that of the humble Sweet Pea in my opinion, and those of you who grow them or know someone who does will be able to attest to their strong and beautiful perfume. These dainty flowers are a wonderful transitional shape to use in a bouquet, their delicate tendrils add an interesting element and the range of different colours you can find them in means they'll often complement your chosen colour scheme. They are, however, very fragile and can easily wilt out of water, something you might need to consider if you're getting married on a hot day.

Photography by Kelsey Farish

Delphinium

Delphiniums, and their close cousin the larkspur, are wonderful additions to wedding florals, especially if you're hoping for a meadow-style arrangement along your aisle or top table. These long, linear flowers are great for adding height and are famous for bringing a pop of bright blue to designs, however they also come in white, purple and pink too! If it's a cottage-garden vibe that you're hoping to achieve for your wedding, delphiniums are a classic choice.

Photography by Maarten Deckers

Hydrangea

Thanks in part to its large size, Hydrangea is an elegant flower for adding bulk to a design, and has long been a popular choice for weddings. Often available in pastel or white/cream tones, florists like to use them to create asymmetrical designs with one large focal flower, or use them as a series of statement blooms in an installation display. Giving impact while also managing to look quite delicate because of its cluster of small flowers forming one larger head, it's easy to see why it's such a favourite amongst brides and florists alike.

So there you have it, five beautiful flower choices for the summer months! Are there any varieties you would add to this list? I'd love to know! And, if you're planning a summer wedding and would like to chat about your flowers, please do get in touch.