How will the bouquets change for this summer? What's in vogue, what style is trending, and how do we keep it fresh?

We’re all looking forward to summer, for many reasons – not least of which the summer holidays and a chance to get out into the sun again after a year indoors. After a dreadful year of COVID, a wonderful summer full of flowers is what we all need to get back on our feet.

The summer has a wider range of gorgeous flowers coming into bloom, including dahlias, lilies, and a personal favourite of mine – hibiscus. It's going to be a summer full of happiness and colour, which is reflected in some of the biggest bouquet trends this year.

And summer is proving an exceptionally popular season for weddings! Not just to take advantage of the wonderful weather but also after a year of small wedding gatherings only, the expected lifting of COVID rules mean more husbands- and wives-to-be are planning a wedding with friends and family to kickstart a return to normality.

There are a lot of trends you need to keep up with to stay fashionable with UK summer flowers and bouquets. And in our guide, we'll go through four of the biggest trends we have spotted that will help you stay in the know and provide inspiration for you in the future!

1. Cheerful, Sunny Yellows

After a sombre year, Summer 2021 marks a return to gorgeous, bright, vibrant yellow flowers in bouquets and wedding arrangements. Sunflowers, daffodils, and yellow roses are a summer bouquet favourite right now.

Yellow is the lightest and brightest colour on the spectrum, so it has always been thought to be good luck in summer months - soon people will want that return of joy after COVID's long fifteen months.

A lot of couples especially have their wedding at summertime because they wanted to show off their sunny colours, but we reckon this summer will see more weddings than ever before!

Cheerful summers also mean outdoor parties too, which means there'll be an even greater chance for all your friends and family to meet one another again!

The right sunny yellow can raise our spirits and be the perfect thing for setting the mood. Our timeless classic – a dozen yellow rose flowers – are a wonderful gift and can create the imitation of the sun at home, even when it is hiding behind the clouds.

2. Calming Neutrals

After a year of COVID, it's no surprise that there has been a huge uptick in the popularity of gorgeously simple flowers with muted tones – particularly off-whites, light pinks, and muted purples.

While bombastic beautiful bouquets were all the range in the last year, now many expert designers are using with dahlias, lisianthus, and freesias to return to a simpler serenity.

Pantone selected their 2021 colours of the year as 'Ultimate Grey' and 'Illuminating' because they encapsulate deeper feelings of thoughtfulness with the promise of something sunny and friendly. That combination of calming neutrals with cheerful, sunny yellows helps gorgeous bouquets stand out while representing exactly what the summer of 2021 means for most of us.

3. Wedding Bouquets as the Focus of Design

For quite a while, wedding bouquet design has been seen as somewhat cliche for many floral designers. That's why for quite a while, bouquet designers have focussed on creating innovative bouquets to 'shake up' and push forward the industry.

But in 2021, we see a lot more focus on creating (still innovative) wedding bouquets, and a return to the traditional.

The return of traditional design is also due to some brides wanting something more than what brides have seen on Pinterest or Instagram already. Something that only florists can produce bespoke for a wedding, that would be something completely new and thumb-stopping when pictures are taken.

Conclusion

Sometimes these bouquet trends are transient and last for as short a time as a rose, And sometimes these trends have a huge impact on the industry for years to come.

It's hard to tell while we've still given five months of 2021 to go, how big an impact these summer bouquet trends will have on florists in the UK. But we can promise you, that we'll make sure we are always up to date with the best innovations in our industry so you can get the perfect bouquet for your need, no matter the occasion.

If you need a bouquet, whether it's following the gorgeous new summer styles or whether you already have something perfect in mind, get in touch with us by email or over the phone today and we can arrange same-day Birmingham flower delivery to you to make sure you get exactly what you do.