Early summer in Keystone is a special time for weddings. As the snow melts, late May and June is a season when flowers and greenery bud into their natural beauty. Experience Keystone in Bloom during this period of transition into stunning summer florals for a Colorado wedding!
By incorporating the array of early buds with the gradual shift into summer blooms, you’ll add a unique and local touch to your wedding bouquets, centerpieces, and ceremony decorations. Keep reading to explore some stunning early-season wildflower options grown right in the Rocky Mountains.
Locally Grown & Wildflowers:
Colorado Columbine
Lupine
Indian Paintbrush
Wild Roses
Daisies
Tulips
Seasonal Florist Flowers:
Peonies
Lilies
Dahlias
Sunflowers
Zinnias
Tips for picking out the perfect blooms:
- Consult with your florist- Discuss ideas with your florist as they will have the most up-to-date information on what is blooming! Your florist will use your inspiration to create beautiful floral pieces for your wedding day based on your wants and needs. Read more about the benefits of buying local flowers! While you may be tempted to gather these yourself, leave the locally grown wildflowers to the professionals!
- Consider your wedding style- Find florals that fit with your wedding style! For instance, if you have a more muted color palate in your decor, adding pops of bright florals would add a bit of eye-catching vibrance. Additionally, rich reds in Poppies and Roses compliment the dark burgundies in dahlias! Sunny yellows in sunflowers and daisies create colorful centerpieces and a pop of brightness into a bouquet. Consider if your overall wedding style is romantic, tropical, rustic, boho, etc.
- Incorporate greenery- Greenery adds a beautiful touch and lushness to any centerpiece, archway, photo backdrop or bouquet! Experiment with different textures and colors
- Sustainability- Keep sustainability in mind doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice having amazing & beautiful florals! Being ethical & sustainable can be easy, you just have to look in the right places. Some examples include-
- Sourcing out locally grown flowers & buying seasonal supports small businesses!
- Go foam free – while foam is a popular way to arrange florals, it is harmful to the environment. A few substitutes for foam could be chicken wire, wet moss, and floral pins. Check out this blog for further alternatives to floral foam!
These are just a few stunning summer floral options to embrace the natural beauty of Keystone in bloom on your wedding day. Quaking Aspen Amphitheater & Warren Station bloom with some amazing Colorado wildflowers, so not much decor is needed for your outdoor ceremony! Experiment with your own style and see how your Colorado wedding vision can come to life.
