For a large quantity of blooms to cut, you will probably be better off with annuals than with perennials, especially if you're growing them from seed. I grow mostly perennials and woody plants, but do have a few thoughts for you. Zinnias will grow and bloom quickly, but I find the water turns very smelly after just one day; so if you're going to arrange them the day before the wedding, that's a consideration. Cosmos also grow quickly, make good cut flowers, and should give you masses of blooms in colors ranging from white through pinks to deep red. Snapdragon is another quick grower, blooming in late spring to early summer. I hope someone will chime in with more suggestions for you. If not, perhaps try the Cottage Garden forum - there are lots of very friendly and experienced gardeners there from all over the country ... there's bound to be someone who grows annuals in your climate. Don't forget fillers (like baby's breath, gypsophila) and greens - you can choose from solid or variegated leaves, smooth or rough textures, large & bold leaves or long and narrow, even trailers like ivy, whichever best suits your arrangements and your fancy. A trusted friend to help with the arrangements sounds like a good idea. Have a wonderful time with the preparations and best wishes on your wedding day.

Beautiful, love the lilacs. My old fashiod lilac just finished a few days ago. A few years ago I bought one of those reblooming lilacs. I was ready to take it out, the blooms were odd, and almost no fragrance. The last couple of years though it has been really nice, and very fragrant. I will try to remember to get a picture.

Lilykate, yes, that is Virginia creeper. We have it all over our property. This particular bed has been neglected and now it is being replanted, but the Virginia creeper decided to stay. We need to get that pulled off the house and finish that bed. It is supposed to be a mixed bed with a bench. We have spring bulbs there (planted last season), some daylilies, lilies, iris, dianthus, a kerria bush, hostas next to the house. It will be pretty when it's finished. Nancy

Apparently, under those cool, damp conditions, the yellow usually hidden within the flower, at the base of each petal, expands to manifest over the whole petal. When growing it, I had seen "yellow-ish" flowers on Jesse's strong lookalike, "Westside Road Cream Tea", but not to that extent. On the other hand, I'm more inland, don't get that kind of prolonged coolness.