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Planning: Popular Wedding Flowers

Contributing editor: Jeri Solomon, Owner, Jeri Solomon Floral Designs

Some brides select their wedding flowers by what they symbolize. Below are the popular summertime wedding flowers, brief description and their meanings.

Popular In-Season Summer Flowers


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Calla Lily: Graceful, trumpet shaped flowers with elegant, sleek, light green stems. The full sized variety comes in white and green. The miniature variety comes in a variety of colors such as white, shades of yellow, orange, pink, red and purple. Best used in bouquets, boutonnieres and centerpieces.
In season: Miniature available year round. The large white are best October - May.
Meaning: Magnificent beauty

Hydrangea: A multitude of small, clover shaped blossoms cluster together to form a great globe often up to 8” in diameter. Hydrangea comes in white and green and many shades of blue, pink, burgundy and purple. Best used in arrangements. When used in bouquets they should have a water source. They are very thirsty flowers!
In season: Year round
Meaning: Gratefulness

Orchid: This flower can be found in many varieties. Most orchids will have a number of blossoms on a single stem. The size of the blossom can be as small as half an inch or as large as 5 inches in diameter. The color spectrum is as varied as the size and shape of this romantic, tropical flower. Colors include white, pink, yellow, orange, red, green, purple and lavender. Can be used in large arrangements, centerpieces and personal flowers.
In season: Year round
Meaning: Love, beauty

Peony: Nothing is more romantic than the soft abundance of petals and the subdued fragrance of the peony. This spherical flower, about the size of a baseball or softball is perfect for the June bride and comes in shades of white, pink, red and coral. Best used in bouquets and arrangements.
In season: Late April- Early July. Some availability in November and December.
Meaning: Good fortune. Happy marriage.

Rose: The rose is one of the most versatile flowers because of its variety of sizes, shapes and colors. This is a traditional wedding flower used in full bloom or buds. It can be used for large arrangements, centerpieces and personal flowers.
In season: Year round
Meaning: Love, joy, beauty

Find a list of all popular flowers, including more summer flowers and other seasons.

Find more on wedding flowers:

Find a wedding florist | Discover who receives flowers | Preserving Flowers

Frequently Asked Question: Mothers' Dresses

Should the bride's mother and groom's mother wear the same style dress?

It will make a more pleasing picture if both groom's mother and bride's mother decide to wear dresses that are similar in style. The bride's mother usually chooses the dress style and then let's groom's mother know her selection.

More on Dressing Mothers | Find a bridal shop.

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Your rehearsal dinner is the perfect opportunity to make important announcements regarding your wedding day, including:
- Bring ID’s. Most often than not your
wedding party leaves their ID’s
   home after they have dressed in
   their gowns and tuxes.
- Time ushers should be at church.
- Time bridesmaids should be at
   bride’s house.
- Who's going in limos
- Where to meet once they arrive at
   your reception facility.
- Ask ushers for assistance with
   transporting gifts and items to the
   car after the reception.