Getting married in the summer and looking for flowers for your bridal bouquet, boutonniere, wedding cake or dinner tables? Stop scrolling, because we’ve got the perfect bloom for a summer wedding: the Dahlia. This showstopper isn’t just stunning to look at, it’s also surprisingly versatile in colour, shape and size. Another bonus: the symbolic meaning of the dahlia fits perfectly with your wedding day. Read on to discover everything about dahlias for your summer celebration!
Dahlias: for every summer wedding
A summer wedding and dahlias? That’s a match made in heaven. Dahlias are at their best in summer and early autumn, just when many weddings take place. Whether you dream of an intimate garden ceremony, a bohemian festival-style wedding or a chic dinner at long, atmospheric tables, there’s always a dahlia to suit your day.
The dahlia is everyone’s friend when it comes to looks. The flower comes in endless colours, from powder pink and cream, to warm apricot, deep burgundy, sunny yellow, purple and even two-tone varieties. There’s plenty of choice in shape too. Think playful pompon dahlias, elegant cactus dahlias or classic petal forms. But the da
Dahlia: a wedding flower with meaning
A wedding day is all about love, connection and symbolism. Think of the wedding rings that represent infinity and the personal vows that stay with you forever. That’s exactly why the dahlia is so fitting: the flower symbolises eternal connection, elegance, inner strength and a lasting bond.
Dahlias symbolise eternal connection.
Wedding cake with flowers: a festive statement
Flowers instantly give your wedding cake a luxurious, celebratory and stylish look. Edible flowers are, of course, an option, but non-edible flowers can also be stunning for decoration.
Dahlias are real showstoppers on your wedding cake. Thanks to their full shape and rich appearance, they can turn even a simple cake into a work of art. A few ideas:
- If you’re going for a sleek, white multi-tiered cake, choose a few large dahlias in a limited colour palette. Keep it simple, or your cake might lose its clean, elegant look.
- If you prefer a naked cake (with visible layers), coordinate the dahlia colours with the cake’s filling or topping. Think peach tones for apricot filling and pink dahlias for red fruit filling.
- If you want a colourful cake, mix small dahlias with other summer flowers for a playful, sunny look.
Dahlias as table decorations at your wedding
Atmospheric tables make all the difference! Thanks to their rich floral shape, dahlias need little to impress. A single dahlia in a vase already looks elegant, but several dahlias in small vases create an instant wow effect. A few ideas:
- For a classic, chic look: limit the colour palette and choose dahlias in soft tones. Use only light shades, or mix white and red dahlias for a romantic touch.
- For a bohemian vibe: mix warm colours like terracotta, apricot, deep pink and burgundy, and combine with loosely arranged twigs or grasses.
- For a cheerful, playful mood: choose brightly coloured dahlias with a variety of shapes and shades.
Dahlia in bridal bouquet or boutonniere
Looking for a flower that gives your bridal bouquet and/or boutonniere body, colour and character? With dahlias, you can’t go wrong. Thanks to their abundant blooms, they form a stunning focal point in bouquets and boutonnieres. Pair dahlias with Roses for a classic effect, or with Cosmea and ornamental grasses for a relaxed, natural look.
More wedding inspiration
Still dreaming and curious for more ideas for your (summer) wedding? Discover plenty more tips and inspiration for bridal bouquets, boutonnieres and wedding flowers. Invited to a summer wedding and looking for a gift? We’ve rounded up the nicest, green gift ideas.
