August Wedding Flowers — Late Summer Peak
August is peak dahlia season and the busiest late-summer wedding month. The palette leans more textural — amaranth trails into arrangements, celosia adds visual weight, and garden roses are still reliable. Heat is even more aggressive than July, so logistics-heavy planning matters.
Available in august
Flowers and foliage that are in season and accessible from US wholesalers during this window.
Not available (or hard to source)
These flowers are out of season and either unavailable or priced at premium import rates.
Popular august arrangements
- Dahlia-heavy lush bridal bouquet
- Amaranth cascading centerpieces
- Textural garden tablescape with celosia
- Tuberose-accented sweetheart arrangement
Flower Recipe
Real stem counts with 2025 US wholesale pricing
| Flower | Role | Stems | Wholesale/Stem |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe au Lait Dahlia | focal | 4 | $5.00–$7.50 |
| Burgundy Dahlia | focal | 4 | $3.50–$5.50 |
| White Lisianthus | secondary | 7 | $2.00–$3.00 |
| Amaranth (trailing) | texture | 4 | $2.00–$3.00 |
| Celosia (cream) | texture | 4 | $1.50–$2.50 |
| Tuberose | texture | 3 | $3.00–$4.50 |
| Italian Ruscus | greenery | 6 | $0.90–$1.40 |
| Total Stems | 32 | ||
Cafe au Lait Dahlia
Burgundy Dahlia
White Lisianthus
Amaranth (trailing)
Celosia (cream)
Tuberose
Italian Ruscus
Wholesale Cost
$76–$117
Suggested Retail
$229–$409
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Pricing notes
Dahlias peak at best quality and affordability in August — $3.50–$6.50/stem depending on variety. Amaranth and celosia add drama for $1.50–$3.00/stem. Tuberose is a summer luxury at $3.00–$4.50.
Planning timeline
Refrigerated trucks mandatory. Order 14 days out. Confirm venue cooling or indoor staging 48 hours before the wedding. Never rely on 'it'll be fine' with August heat.
Pro tips for august
Mix dahlia varieties for depth — Cafe au Lait, Linda's Baby, and Labyrinth all have distinct looks in the same arrangement.
Amaranth trails are the August signature — let them drape 12+ inches below the vessel for drama.
Tuberose smells heavenly but wilts in heat. Use in bridal bouquets carried close, not ceremony installs.
Related seasonal guides
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