Summer Weddings in Sacramento

Ah, summer weddings. Each season has its pros and cons, and of course there are myriad reasons why summer is a wonderful season to get married! But since we have some very hot days, it's important that you find an expert Sacramento Wedding Florist to help you pick the most beautiful and hardiest summer flowers for your wedding bouquet and decorations.

Once cut, summer blooms may start out fresh and vibrant, but after making contact with the sun, heat, and humidity, they can wilt, droop—or worse, die!—in no time at all. We turned to event guru and florist Lisa Thomas, owner of Ooh! Events and Out of the Garden, for what you need to know to pull off beautiful, lasting arrangements for a summer celebration.

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Choose flowers that will be in season in your wedding locale on your date, ensuring you'll get a fair price and blooms that can withstand warmer temperatures because they'll already be accustomed to the area's weather. Think about it: a July wedding in Maine feels much different than one in Texas. Your florist can tell you if your favorite flowers are temperamental in the heat and if they require a direct water source. Establish how your blooms will be used (indoors or outdoors) and during what time of the day—or all day—at your initial consultation.

Look for These Flowers in the Summer

Orchids are an excellent choice for summer bouquets, not only because they look like summer, but because they can stand up to summer. Tropical flowers like orchids, anthurium and birds of paradise come from the equator, so heat and humidity don’t harm them.

Daisies are one of the cutest and most versatile blooms out there. Bright, peppy and chipper, they’ll bring life to your wedding flowers!

Roses can take center stage during the summer months. Roses thrive in hot, humid weather. They open up to the sun and heat, and handle hot temperatures with grace and dignity.

You can also consider incorporating succulents into your summer wedding bouquets. Succulents grow year round, but are a great choice for summer when temperatures rise. Given that they grown in deserts, it’s no wonder they’re unphased by aggressive weather.

Another option that grows year round but is particularly suited to summer weddings is baby’s breath. The sweet blooms can withstand the pounding sun and bring a lovely rustic feel to any arrangement.

Treat Flowers with Care

While your florist will handle the day-of logistics, here are a few pointers to help keep the flowers you come in contact with (like your bouquet) looking fresh. "Keep fragile flowers and bouquets (especially if hand-tied) in water until the ceremony starts," Thomas says. If you snap pictures before the ceremony, return your bouquet to water (and have your bridesmaids do so, too) until aisle time. Because most florists set up, then head out, remind your coordinator or planner to mist flowers arranged outdoors with a spray bottle every hour or so to help to prolong their vibrancy.