Bridal bouquets and tips to help you choose
One of the most important flowers at weddings are the bridal bouquets. This is because they are carried by the bride down the isle and, in most cases, tossed at the reception. Not only are these blooms an important symbol of luck and joy on her happy day, but they are also considered to be an essential accessory that will highlight the dress and the bride’s beauty. If you are not sure which bouquet to choose, here are some excellent tips.
Your body shape
This first thing you want to look at when choosing bridal bouquets is the shape of the bride. For instance, if the bride is on the shorter side, a petite bouquet would be best. This is because a large, trailing one will make her look even shorter.
The dress style
Similarly, you also need to take a moment to pair bridal bouquets properly with the bride’s dress. The more elaborate the dress, the grander the bouquet should be. If the dress is understated and simple while the bouquet is large and drapes down all the way to her knees, this can create quite the unpleasant contrast. It will steal attention from the dress and it will look out of place. A pretty posey looks best with delicate dresses.
Accessories
Bridal bouquets should also contrast with the dress in terms of detail. The more detailed the dress, the simpler the bouquet should be. Otherwise, it will all look rather cluttered. If the dress is simple, without too many beads and accessories, you can certainly add some sparkle to the bouquet.
Colour choice
Next, you need to select the colours you would like to include. Bridal bouquets do not need to consist of the same flower types as the rest of the arrangements. However, there should be some consistency with regards to their colour. You want to make sure that you consider your colour scheme very carefully when planning your wedding. You want to be sure that you will be able to find flowers in the colour or colours of your choice.
Once you have gathered all of the information above, it is time to discuss your options for bridal bouquets with your florist. Let them know your budget so that they can help you choose the right flowers for the ceremony, reception and all bouquets needed for the bridal party as well as corsages and boutonnières.