Summer Wedding Bouquets: A Wealth Of Floral Choices

A summer wedding bouquet brings the warmth and fullness of summer blooms to the wedding ceremony and is sure to be a delight to the eyes. Many summer flowers are traditionally associated with weddings, and whether you choose traditional bridal blooms or not, the summer season offers a wealth of floral choices for the creation of a summer wedding bouquet.

There are several flowers that are currently quite popular for use in a summer wedding bouquet, ranging from the somewhat exotic to the absolute classics. However, in addition to what is currently popular, many brides like to include a few of the traditional favorites and for good reason. The traditional favorites became favorites because of their exceptional beauty and fragrance, as well as through the historic symbolism and meaning that has come to be associated with each of the traditional wedding flowers.

Naturally, the rose heads any list of summer wedding bouquet favorites. Associated with romantic love, passion, respect and marriage for centuries, the timeless elegance and classic beauty of the rose forms the base of many bridal bouquets. In addition to their natural loveliness, roses carry deeply symbolic meanings, especially when used in a summer wedding bouquet.

While red roses refer to the true love, respect and passion that a successful marriage is built upon, white roses symbolize peace and purity, perfect hopes for the marital relationship. Used together, they are the perfect symbol of the union of the couple, and have been used traditionally to express unity in many contexts. Pink roses are also traditionally used in weddings and remain a perennial favorite among brides, symbolizing gentleness and grace, perfect happiness and gratitude.

Calla lilies are a modern favorite for the summer wedding bouquet. Beautiful and fragrant, especially the white calla lily, these flowers are economical and sturdy, and provided that you start with fresh flowers of good quality, you can expect your calla lilies to remain fresh looking and without wilt throughout the wedding day.

The Dendrobium orchid is another of today's popular summer wedding bouquet flowers. Dendrobium orchids are a diverse group, with more than a thousand naturally occurring types, making this the largest grouping within the orchid family. Of the few varieties usually used for weddings, one of the most common is also called the Singapore orchid. The flowers are generally available in white, green, bright purple, pink, and red. Some varieties are striped, including two or more colors.

Dahlias are often included in the summer wedding bouquet. Originating in Mexico and South America, these vibrantly colored flowers add a wonderful touch to bridal bouquets. Strong and sturdy, these are dependable flowers and, with proper care and treatment, can be expected to last throughout the wedding day. It is not surprising that the dahlia has come to symbolize enduring love, elegance, dignity and good taste.

The flowers of summer offer a broad selection from which to choose the perfect blooms for your summer wedding bouquet. Whether you choose traditional flowers or modern favorites, or whether you make your selections by look and color or the deep symbolism associated with many popular wedding flowers, a summer wedding bouquet made up of the warm blooms this season offers is sure to please.