The Perfect Wedding Bouquet for Any Season

When it comes to choosing the perfect flowers to create your bouquet, there are many factors to take into consideration. Among the most important to consider are color, budget, and season. Luckily, the gorgeous California weather gives you many more options to choose from!

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Spring: If you are celebrating in the Spring, the most popular colors are bright blues, pinks and yellows. Some brides choose to feature pastels in their  wedding bouquet arrangement as well. Anemones are available in most months, except for summer. In recent years it has been featured in black and white themed weddings. A Star Gazer Lily offers a bit of dramatic flair to a bouquet because of their large blossoms. A peony is one of the most popular picks for a Spring bride. Spring colors are perfect for a California bride.

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Summer: If you are having a wedding during the summer months, the most important thing to consider when choosing your flowers is whether or not they can withstand the California heat. The most popular choice is the Gerbera Daisy. It is inexpensive, comes in a wide assortment of bright/summery colors, and is widely available. Sunflowers are a great choice for a late-season, California wedding. Other perfect summer flowers are forget-me-nots, hydrangea, and asters.

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Fall: This is the season with the most limited flower options. If the wedding is planned closer to Summer, many of the flowers are still available for California brides and will still look just as stunning. Many late-season brides choose to get more creative with their bouquets and add pumpkins or gourds to fill in for the flowers. Marigolds come in red, orange, and yellow and are the most common picks for California Fall brides. Chinese lanterns are a gorgeous addition to a rustic fall centerpiece. Dahlia's are a great combination of a rustic look with vibrant color.

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Winter: Many may be surprised to know that Winter has an abundance of flowers to choose from. Many tropical flowers begin to bloom during this season which are perfect for a California beach wedding. Some spring blossoms become available for your bouquet. Poinsettias are perfect for a wedding in a warmer climate. Tulips are a popular pick because of their bright colors. Many brides add holly and hypericum berries for a wintery twist to their California wedding.

If you’re still looking for a floral designer for your wedding ceremony, feel free to browse through the ones on our website.

Choosing a Wedding Photography Style

Look at your parents' and grandparents' wedding photos and they'll all start to look a bit similar. Nowadays, though, there are many different styles of wedding photography. Do you know how to choose the right style for you?

Whatever style you choose, it's still likely you'll do a few posed photos. These will include shots of you and your new spouse, as well as group photos of the wedding party and possibly even the guests. These are a great record of the day, but will generally form only part of your overall wedding photos.

Photojournalism style wedding photography has become much more popular. With this style, your photographer will follow the day to capture the spontaneous moments that tell the story of your wedding. From getting dressed to getting down on the dance floor, the photographer will focus on what happens, rather than just portrait-style photos.

Another popular twist to wedding photographs is to add creativity to the posed photos. This can include finding special locations for some of the photos. There are plenty of great examples of this type of creative wedding photography online, with some making a big impact and setting the trend.

When you choose a wedding photographer, it's important to find one you get along with, but also one that works in the style you want for your photos. When you come to one of our shows, you'll be able to meet photographers and view their work. You can also find them through our exhibitor directory!