What decor elements work well for summer weddings?

The summer is the most popular time of year for weddings, and there are so many ways to style your wedding flowers and decor for the season. Many types of flowers are readily available during the summer months. If you’re looking for blooms that can be found in a variety of vibrant colors, your best bets are roses, poppies, dahlias, ranunculus, calla lilies, and gerbera daisies. Choose a color combo and pick flowers in different shaded to use as centerpieces in different shades at each table: pale pink, magenta, and bubblegum, for example.

There are lots of theme options too. Go for a lush garden look, or have a seaside theme with sea glass-colored table linens, white bamboo chairs, and lots of lanterns. Name each table after places you both love to go this time of year, such as a special beach or a favorite al fresco restaurant. Send guests off with fun summer-themed favors, like personalized paper fans and flip-flops, or frozen treats from your local ice-cream truck.

Looking for something different? Here are seven fresh summer favor ideas to try.