Wanted to use peonies for my August wedding bouquet, and I read that you cant get them in August?

My dress is very elegant and I want something simple yet striking. I saw a pic where the bride used about 6-7 huge pink peonies and it was beautiful. Any ideas, I have no idea what the August flowers are, or something close to peonies, thanks!!

Wanted to use peonies for my August wedding bouquet, and I read that you cant get them in August?
You could get someone to make you a bouquet of silk ones,
Reply:Just talk to your florist. They can probably ship them in or suggest something else to you.
Reply:You can get anything you want if you are willing to pay a premium for it.
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peonies are definitely something you wanna order now to try and actually get for an August wedding. And prepare for a back-up in case the wholesaler doesn't come thru for you.





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they are def. out of season in the US by August and if you can get them you would have to go through a good wholesaler who will likely charge an arm and a leg.





dont know how much they would be off season, but said sometimes prices of flowers can go up 2-3x or more when they aren't in season locally.





Good luck!
Reply:Here are some photos:


this one has Peonies, roses, ranunculus and hydrangea:


http://bp1.blogger.com/_Byn3wbpyP_c/RlyC...


Ranunculus bouquet: much cheaper than peony


http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjsooo/2080...


http://www.weddingbee.com/wp-content/upl...


Pink Peony:


http://weddingjunkie.com/blog/images/new...


Silk Peony bouquet:


http://www.princessbrideweddingbouquets....








best wishes.......................
Reply:I love peonies, too, but unfortunately my florist could not guarantee them in October. A similar flower is ranunculus, though not as full. I am not sure if it is in season then.





I am using dahlias and zinnias. I think dahlias are very striking flowers. Here are some pictures of pink dahlias:





http://www.dahlias.com/index.asp?PageAct...





http://www.dahlias.com/index.asp?PageAct...





http://www.dahlias.com/index.asp?PageAct...





Good luck.
Reply:check here under august:





http://www.knotforlife.com/planning/flow...
Reply:use silk flowers....... cheaper and you get to keep them forever!