Flowers For A Beach Wedding

The summer season is a busy time for couples looking to tie the knot.  The weather I perfect, the days are longer, the nights are shorter and florists have the best possible selection of fresh flowers available.  A top location for summer weddings is the beach. The beautifully crisp ocean air and soft white sand beneath your feet is all you need to create the perfect romantic setting to say I do.  Another great thing about summer weddings is the fact that it will usually cost you a fair amount less than many other locations.  If you keep everything simple in terms of the wedding reception and other extras, you will have more than enough in your wedding budget to afford the very best flowers for your big day.

Brides should consider a simple, light wedding dress for a beach wedding.  If you are getting married with the sun overhead, you can get rather hot in a dress with multiple layers of fabric.  The last thing you want is to sweat all your make up off.  Some couples even prefer to go barefoot when getting married on the beach.  It makes sense since you will find it extremely difficult to walk in heels on the soft sand.  You can keep some slip on shoes ready for you to wear to the reception.

Now the big question: what kind of flowers are best for a beach theme?  Well, when you think of the beach and coastal locations, you are likely to imagine more exotic or tropical flowers.  Your wedding could even have a colourful Hawaiian theme if you like.  Decorate the area with bright flowers and present each of your guest with a traditional Hawaiian lei as they arrive.

It's also good to remember that some flowers look great as handheld bouquets and others are best set on a table.  You need to choose how many bouquets and how many table arrangements you will need.  Many couples choose to set up an arch on the beach where they will say their vows.  This arch is often decorated with flowers and possibly also a light, chiffon type fabric.  It depends on your budget as well as your preferences.

The most important flowers in any wedding is the bridal bouquet and those for the bridesmaid(s), the boutonnières and your reception flowers.  The bride's bouquet can include orchids as the focal flowers and other blooms and foliage to complete it.  Since orchids are available in various types and colours, you should have no trouble finding something to compliment your dress.  For table arrangements, you can include flowers like Bird of Paradise.  Their bright colour and unusual shape make them perfect for bringing the beach theme into your reception venue.

If your budget is particularly tight despite choosing a simple dress and cutting everywhere you can still have a beach wedding and use more of a wild flower theme.  Decorate your beach wedding with flowers that resemble daisies, lavender and other flowers that resemble the wild flowers in your area.  Place them close to one another in what might resemble a hand picked bunch of flowers for your bridal bouquet and bridesmaids' flowers.  For the tables, you can use something simple like gerbera daisies and chrysanthemums.  These cheap flowers will make your day just as special without breaking the bank!