Usually, the nicest days for a wedding are warm, even hot, and while this might be good for the wedding parties, it can wreak havoc on delicate wedding flowers. It can be difficult choosing wedding flowers that can stand up to the heat and look great throughout the ceremony and even long afterwards. You will want wedding bouquets that are beautiful and fit for a bride, but still sturdy enough to hang in there, even on very hot days.

What Kinds of Wedding Flowers Will Work Best?

Good wedding flowers are delicate looking, but not actually that fragile. It will withstand the summer heat and look terrific doing it. You have enough worries and stresses on your wedding day, flowers should definitely not be one of them, so select hardy flowers from the very beginning and you'll be able to focus on more important things, like actually getting married.

A list of some of the characteristics to look for in heat-resistant wedding flowers.

Thick, waxy petals are best. They tend to be stiffer and hold the moisture in longer than thinner petals, which tend to shrivel and wilt in the heat. The thicker the petal, the stiffer it will be, making it more resistant to wilting.

Inflexible leaves aid in heat resistance also. Leaves contain most of the moisture that can be absorbed up to the bloom, and this greenery helps enhance the color of the wedding flowers. Shriveled leaves make the entire bouquet sickly looking, so thicker, waxier leaves are the best option.

Heavier stems will help to keep flowers upright. The FTD florist can place flower stems in plastic straws to help keep them upright. But the heat may threaten to send them drooping downwards, so, it's best to choose the right flowers with sturdy, thick stems that are strong enough to stand up even when slightly dry and wilting.

Full blooms stay fresh longer. Flowers that aren't just a few petals will last longer. Look for ruffled petals or multiple rounds, such as with a mum or carnation. These flowers do very well with holding in the moisture needed to survive a hot day, even when not placed in a vase of water.

If you have the funds available, tropical flowers tend to be far better than our native blooms when it comes to withstanding the hot interior of churches or reception halls. They are grown in the heat, so you will find that they are quite hardy when it comes to summer weddings. Tropical flowers are usually very elegant, as well, so they make for very lovely bouquets and centerpieces at your wedding.

Orchids, lilies and dahlias are all great flower choices for a wedding flower. They can take the heat very well and withstand long dry periods, thanks to their sturdy leaves and petals that retain moisture even in harsh conditions.

Your florist at www.myflowers-on-line.com will also be able to recommend a more heat resistant wedding flower or two. The ideal would be a flower that you love the look of, which combines beauty with functionality. For a summer wedding, how well the flowers will stand up to the heat is a very important consideration. There is nothing more stressful on your wedding day than discovering that all your blooms are wilting away in the intense heat.

Choose your wedding flower carefully. You don't want bouquets that look awful by the time you are ready to walk down the aisle. Tropical flowers, those with waxy, thick petals and leaves and any flower that is bushy and full of petals tend to be all right and will look great throughout the entire day.