Summer is here and with it our tips for what's in for 2013

Summer Wedding Ideas from 2 Cool Flowers

Have you been to a wedding recently?

Flower girls are not longer throwing rose petals on the aisle, extra large flower arrangements are not place in every table, heavy bouquets with lots of green and bride and groom cake toppers are no longer seen. Not that traditional weddings will ever go out of style, but lately more and more couples are choosing something more customized for their special days.

Brides are still in love with vintage, but moving away from the informal floral decor of the last few years. They are wanting fine flowers that represent an elegant and sophisticated look but still feels very fresh and natural. Flowers commonly requested are hydrangeas, peonies or garden roses, ranunculus, stock, freesia, and soft greens that gives to the arrangement a very luxurious and a fresh soft look 

Many venues and ceremony places are not allowing the use of petals, bubbles, or any other object to the floor. You might think, there's really no point for a flower girl if she can't throw flowers, but actually having kids in your ceremony makes it look more romantic and cute. Flower wise: pomander balls, hair pieces, halos or a small gather of flowers similar to the bride's bouquet can be really handy ideas. 

Cascading bouquets are more often requested everywhere this year. Despite of the big 80's bouquets, brides nowadays are looking for long, but slender and more delicate style. Adding a "special something" to the bouquet incorporates a meaningful touch. From brooches, strands of pearls to pieces of mother or grandmother's dresses and remembrance pictures can make dramatic accents, but more unique and significant to the bride.

Bold colors like deep pink, bright orange, grass green and teal are popular choices for this 2013. Using each as an unique color of the wedding or sometimes a combination of all, you will be seeing them along all the decor, that goes from table clothes and chair sashes to bridesmaid's dresses as an alternative to the monochromatic bridal party. 

Vintage and rustic accents are being incorporated to modern weddings. Farm settings, wood tables, branches, accents of greens, warm browns and reds, and outdoor activities where the sunlight can supplement soft, old-style lighting into the early evening. Just keep in mind having always a plan B for your outdoor activities where the extremely hot temperature or the surprise rain can ruin your big day. God Bless Texas!