Pretty Purple Bouquets for Summer Brides
Summer is a wonderful time to be a bride, especially if you love flowers. Purple is an especially lovely color for your bridal bouquet, and there are so many gorgeous possibilities, from informal to elegant to romantic. These are some ideas for pretty purple bouquets for summer brides.
For a casual outdoor wedding in a meadow, a simple cluster of blossoms with a wildflower feeling would be just right. Perhaps better known as fall blossoms because they are very hardy into the autumn, purple asters and mums are great choices for summer brides. Mums and asters come in a lovely array of shades of purple, ranging from cool lavender to bright purple-pink, as well as deeper shades. Mixing and matching a few different tones and sizes of mums and asters will achieve the best effect in a wildflower bouquet. Some types of mums have yellow centers; a cheery yellow plaid ribbon would make an adorable bouquet wrap with the purple flowers for a charming country style.
There are many summer flowers which are very romantic. If you are the sort of bride who loves lace, pearl earrings, and vintage-inspired details, you will adore the purple blossoms of summer for your bouquet. A large cascading bouquet of fragrant purple freesia, lavender roses, and mini-irises would have just the right feeling of old-fashioned charm. For a very special bouquet wrap, try finding a spool of vintage moire ribbon, and create trailing streamers.
Roses are one of the most traditional wedding flowers for any time of the year, and they are an excellent choice for summer, as they take the heat well. Purple roses can be found in a beautiful array of shades, such as silvery-lilac Sterling roses, deep purple, and pinkish-purple. A spectacular design for roses is a “composite” bouquet, in which many, many petals are used to create the look of one giant flower. Surround with a ruff of deep green hosta leaves for contrast, and you will have a truly remarkable bouquet for your wedding.
There are other purple flowers which would make lovely additions to a summer wedding. Exotic orchids come in virtually every color under the sun, including shades of purple. The relaxing scent of lavender would be a great touch of aromatherapy to include in any purple-based bridal bouquet. Fragrant herbs are traditional among Scandinavian brides. You may also wish to consider lisianthus (which look similar to roses but are more affordable) and calla lilies, which are grown in pretty purple hues. One thing is for certain, whatever the style of your summer wedding, there are sure to be purple flowers which suit your taste perfectly.
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If you are having a traditional wedding, purple roses are gorgeous. One of the most beautiful ways to use them for bouquets is in a range of shades from lilac to medium purple. Silvery accents like Lamb’s ear add interest to rose bouquets with a cool lavender tone for a looser arrangement or opt for the classic tight nosegay in multiple shades of purple. You can carry this into your bridesmaid attire by choosing light purple dresses and giving them bridesmaid jewelry gifts in deep amethyst colored crystals.
There are some gorgeous options for romantic purple wedding flowers. Tall footed urns overflowing with lilacs, sweetpeas, and French tulips would be breathtaking for a garden wedding. For coordinating bouquets, omit the lilacs which will wilt out of water. Use a mix of white and lilac sweetpeas with deeper purple French tulips for the bride’s bouquet, and the same floral varieties done entirely in shades of purples for the bridesmaids. These bouquets would make a wonderful complement to flowing soft chiffon dresses – white for the bride and lilac for the bridesmaid dresses.
Purple flowers are wonderful for creating a sophisticated or exotic style as well. A deep eggplant arm bouquet of calla lilies would be perfect with a slender elegant silk sheath gown. Another favorite wedding flower which comes in shades of purple is the orchid. Always dramatic, orchids can be found in every conceivable purple hue, from pale lilac to plum with spots to bright fuchsia. When you are looking for a sophisticated yet vibrant flower for bridal bouquets, the orchid is ideal. Purple orchids also look fantastic for submerged flower centerpieces for the reception.
The simplicity of lavender asters with purple mums and bachelor’s buttons makes a great casual bouquet. These flowers work very well as a fall wedding decoration for couples who prefer to avoid the standard autumnal oranges and reds. A terrific way to display these informal purple flowers is to create small arrangements using eggplants as the vessels instead of regular vases. Very simple and yet memorable. With so many ways to use them, it is no wonder that brides love purple wedding flowers.
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