Romantic Seasonal Florals for a Late-Summer Wedding
Wild Flora owner and creative director Christine Crochet selected locally grown blooms to adorn The Skyroom – a recently opened venue in Moncure, North Carolina – capturing the bliss of late summer. “Most of the florals were sourced from farms in the area to highlight the seasonality and natural beauty of what we have growing here,” Christine says.
Late-Summer Flowers: Hydrangea, Dahlias, Roses and Zinnia
Limelight hydrangeas shine throughout these arrangements. The perennial transitions in color as autumn approaches, shifting from bright green to dusty pink before fading into a caramel brown. “Each week from late summer to fall these blooms turn a different color,” Christine says. The hydrangea is paired with dahlias, roses and butterfly ranunculus in a showstopping ceremony arch that complements the venue’s landscaping and surrounding foliage. “The Skyroom has an incredible outdoor ceremony space with a natural treeline view,” Christine says. Green zinnia heads take center stage in a delicate floating bouquet, a light and airy design that exudes whimsy.
Seasonal Wedding Florals Shine
Seasonality often comes into play in selecting floral varieties, along with the logistics and color scheme of an event. Christine also determines what local farms have available, and takes care to pair statement blooms with intricate stems to create dimension and visual interest throughout arrangements.
How to Make an Impact With Intentional Floral Design
If you aren’t sure where to start when it comes to decor, Christine says to consider how florals can make an impact and serve to highlight a few aspects of the day that matter most to you, whether that’s a grand ceremony, a first dance surrounded by dramatic blooms or loved ones gathered around tables overflowing with florals while meaningful speeches are given. “Instead of worrying about flowering every space in your venue, think about the moments you most want your guests to experience,” she says. “It’s different for everyone, and important to think about before you speak with your florist.”
Christine says that offering digital renderings of custom designs sets Wild Flora apart from other vendors in the area. “I can show you a thousand reference images, but it’s never going to look like exactly what you end up with, since each design is custom. A digital rendering allows you to see the flower choices and color palette, as well as the sizing of the piece and placement in the space, so we can make changes if needed.” This way, there are no surprises on the big day.
