Love Blooms Wedding & Event Design: Guide to Choosing Wedding Flowers Lillies, dahlias, peonies and more…I don’t know about you, but I could spend all day staring at

sweet bouquets and floral centerpieces! Lucky for me, summer wedding season is rapidly

approaching —meaning there’s bound to be plenty of gorgeous blooms to go around! But, even if

you’re a flower fanatic (like me), choosing wedding flowers to complement your wedding day in

every way can be a bit daunting, especially with so many stunning varieties to choose from.

Fortunately, we’ve got you covered! For the latest installment of our guest blogger series, we’ve

enlisted the talented Katrina Allen, Wedding and Event Planner (not to mention flower

extraordinare!) at Love Blooms Wedding & Event Design for her guide to choosing wedding

flowers!

1. Where do you recommend couples start when trying to decide what floral elements best

fit their wedding vision?

When looking for inspiration for your wedding flowers, it’s important to clearly define what “look”

you’re going for. Sometimes, that makes the selection process easier, rather than having a

specific flower in mind. Research is very important, as well. One of the best — and most fun —

guides out there is Pinterest! It’s such a great way to get ideas and themes for your florals. Keep

an open mind while researching and, of course, have fun!

2. What factors should couples keep in mind when it comes to season?

Much like deciding your preferred style and look, season is extremely important to flower

selection. Some flowers, like peonies, are so popular, but they have a very small window of

opportunity (usually in early spring throughout the summer). However, there are a lot of flowers

that are easily attainable and available in most seasons — hydrangeas, roses and calla lilies, to

name a few.

3. What tips do you have for couples when it comes to choosing colors for their flower

arrangements?

I always recommend they select a color that will easily stand out against their attire, while also

complementing the wedding party’s attire. For instance, if the bridesmaids are wearing eggplant

purple, they can carry white flowers, while the bride carries deep purple blooms. I also think it’s

great when couples use different shades of their wedding color scheme in their floral

arrangements. It creates texture!

4. Moving on to bouquets, everyone’s favorite wedding floral arrangement! What

recommendations or advice do you have for brides when it comes to crafting a bouquet

that’s just right?

Research, research, research! Here’s a tip — head over to Google and type in your preferred

color scheme. Chances are, you’ll get a variety of results showcasing the ways your wedding

theme and color scheme go together, which will ultimately play into what bouquet arrangement

you choose. Whether you’re going for vintage vibe or a feminine, romantic look, hitting the

Internet and doing a little preliminary research will help you work with your florist to determine the

best arrangement for you.

5. Last but not least: Summer wedding season is rapidly approaching! Do you have any

floral-related tips for brides who are planning summer weddings?

Believe it or not, but white flowers don’t typically take to heat well! Amidst the humidity and

temperature, flowers are much more apt to wilt during the day, causing them to take on a wilted

color. Dahlias, on the other hand, are in season during the summertime and make gorgeous —

and affordable — arrangements. Plus, they come in a lot of different yummy colors, which is a

bonus! Also, if you have a little bit of time during the day, a quick snip of the stems will help your

flowers re-hydrate more quickly in water, keeping them fresh and lovely for the rest of the day!

Thank you to Katrina and Love Blooms Wedding & Event Design for sharing these helpful tips

and tricks! For more flower inspiration, be sure to check out the Love Blooms website and blog!

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