Your wedding bouquet should reflect your personality, coordinate with the bridesmaids and complement your dress. The bridal bouquet is also an expression of love and a work of art. The flowers you carry down the isle should be carefully planned to coordinate with the colors and décor of the wedding.
Complement The Bride
The flowers the bride carries should add the special touch that completes the look. The bridal bouquet is typically larger than those carried by the bridesmaids. Since the bride is usually wearing white or off-white the color in the bouquet will be a nice contrast. The look of the bouquet should be of proper proportion to the size and intricacy of the gown. If the wedding gown is full and wide a small bouquet may get lost. Similarly, a large bouquet does not work well with a slim fitting dress.
Choose the type of flowers in the bridal bouquet to complement the dress as well. Larger types of flowers work well with larger dresses while smaller blooms look nice with more delicate dresses. A good floral designer can help you choose your flowers based on look and price to create the special look you want. Always try to view a sample of the actual floral work of a florist before you sign a contract. Reputable florists will give you permission to view their work at other weddings.
Color
The color of the bouquet should reflect the theme color of the wedding while taking into consideration the season. Flowers that are in season not only look more in place but are also less expensive because they are more easily obtained. Think about fall colors of crimson, rust and orange for autumn weddings. Try using pale, delicate blossoms with baby’s breath for spring and summer weddings. Winter bouquets can use darker, more intense colors and foliage using deep reds and greens.
Bridesmaid Bouquets
The bridesmaid bouquets should coordinate with the bridal bouquet but should be smaller. They can be smaller versions of the bride’s bouquet or can be different. If should contain some of the same flowers and elements to make the look cohesive. Keep in mind the color of the bridesmaid dresses and ensure that the bouquet coordinates well with the dress. Bring a swatch of the dress along to ensure that the flowers will harmonize.
Bouquet To Toss
The bride traditionally tosses her bouquet to the group of single women during the reception. It is best to have a separate bouquet just for this purpose. You can get a smaller version of the bride’s bouquet to serve this function.
Real versus Artificial
Paper and silk flowers are all the rage now. The new paper blooms are as beautiful as real flowers and can be made in any colors. The bouquets can also be kept for a memento. The costs are comparable to real flowers yet are easy care. They can be ordered and ready weeks in advance and they always look exactly the way you want them to. Choose a flower specialist and get samples of their work before ordering.