Planner's Pick - Hydrangeas for Late Summer & Autumn Weddings

I have two large hydrangea bushes in my front yard and I absolutely love them! They are blooming right now and every year I'm reminded how majestic these tiny white flowers are (especially when combined with roses.)

These lush blooms come in a variety of colors, from stark white to chartreuse green with hints of blue. Depending on the soil, they can also be bright pink. So they can be used in your flower arrangements if you are planning your wedding around the "it" color of 2011-honeysuckle.

I think hydrangeas with white, green and a touch of periwinkle are the most beautiful. It is hard to find "blue" flowers so hydrangeas work well if you have any type of blue in the event design. They coordinate with aqua, periwinkle and cobalt.

The versatility of this flower is truly remarkable because it does come in so many shades. For instance, if you plan on having a late fall wedding, dried taupe colored hydrangeas paired with burgundy red roses would make a beautiful autumn color combination! Of course, another popular autumn color for hydrangeas is when they are chartreuse green and then accented with orange, red and yellow flowers.

I also love the fact that they can be created into a beautiful arrangement by themselves. You really don't need accent flowers when using hydrangeas because they are so full. Additionally, they are a very versatile flower design-wise at sophisticated weddings or a casual country weddings.

Finally, Hydrangeas are a popular lawn flower in Minnesota because they are so hardy. Since hydrangeas can be dried by hanging them upside down, it would be easy to incorporate them straight from your garden into bouquets and centerpieces. Simply bring them with you to the florist.

I hope I've inspired you to consider using this amazing flower in your wedding. Happy planning!