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Bridal Bouquet Design
Flowers are one of the most beautiful parts of any wedding. All the floral ceremony decorations are important, but often for brides their bouquet is the most special part of the wedding floral design. Whether you are doing your own wedding flowers or working with a florist, there are some key things you need to know about how to design the perfect bridal bouquet. Learn how here…
Be sure you know the general style of your bridal ensemble. The flavor of wedding gowns and bridal jewelry sets can vary tremendously, and the bouquet that is divine with a beaded trumpet gown will not suit a ’50s inspired tulle wedding dress, and vice versa. Many brides can define the general feel of their wedding in a few words: classic, glamorous, modern, romantic, vintage, preppy, and so on. A great way to find out which style of bouquet looks best with your wedding gown is look at pictures of weddings in magazines and online to see what others have done.
Once you have a general idea of the style of bridal bouquet you would like, it is time to choose a shape. A round nosegay is ideal for brides whose taste runs to classic bridal gowns and pearl jewelry sets. If your dream wedding gown is a glamorous trumpet covered in crystals, you need an equally striking bouquet, such as a waterfall. Getting married in a field? Try a loose, hand-tied bouquet that has a natural form and doesn’t look too manicured. To go with a satin ballgown, consider a crescent bouquet or a beautiful teardrop arrangement.
The next factor to decide is the size of the bouquet. Of course budget plays into this: the larger your bouquet, the more flowers, the higher the cost. But do not automatically rule out a large bouquet solely because of price! A creative florist can often save you money on a large bouqet by mixing less expensive blossoms in with your signature blooms. First and foremost, the size of the bouquet should suit the size of the bride. A petite bride should carry a smallish arrangement, while a tall bride will need something larger to get the same effect – it is much like shopping for bridal jewelry sets in that regard. A large, grand bouquet will overwhelm a tiny bride, and similarly a dainty bouquet will look insignificant in the hand of a large bride. To maintain balance, larger bouquets are required for fuller or more ornate gowns.
Finally, it is time to select the flowers! There are many important factors in flower selection, including seasonal availability, color, style, durability, and price. Some of the most popular flowers include roses, lilies, tulips, hydrangeas, and peonies. The season of your wedding will immediately rule in or rule out certain varieties. Style also plays a big part in flower selection – classic flowers like roses pair well with timeless pearl bridal jewelry sets, splashy lilies are fabulous for tropical theme weddings, while orchids positively ooze sophistication and elegance. Price matters when designing your bouquet as well; a design that is out of your budget is obviously no good. Work with your florist to get the style you want while still staying in your price range. Your florist can recommend blossoms that are in season at the time of your wedding, and also keep price down by showing you similar-looking substitutes for expensive blossoms, such as lisianthus isntead of roses. DIY brides can often save money on their dream bouquet by ordering flowers from the internet, or finding them at their local grocery store.
Last but not least, is the color of your wedding flowers. This is, in many ways, the easiest part of designing your perfect bouquet, simply because there’s no right or wrong way. There are some easy color rules you can follow: white, pink, or red for a traditional wedding, purple or red for drama, yellow or green for fun, and hot pink or orange for a beach wedding. The last thing to do is select your bouquet wrap, and you will have designed your perfect bridal bouquet!
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