Flowers can be the unsung heroes of wedding decorations. They’re present at pretty much every wedding, from the bride’s bouquet to floral center pieces and decorations, but the fact of the matter remains: many weddings fail to make the most out of the extreme variety and variability present in flowers. While we’ll tackle flowers in centerpieces and as decorations another time, today we break down that number one vehicle for fantastic fauna: the bouquet.
Some brides who are avid gardeners often want to take a more hands-on approach with their bouquet as flowers are a direct reflection of their taste and personality. But the bouquet is not all about the flowers. Your bouquet decision-making process actually begins long before any trips to the florist. It starts with your wedding dress as the wedding bouquet is there to complement and accent the dress, not steal the show. The bouquet should be seen both as an accessory and as a wedding design element, that focal center point that everyone will be looking to in awe. Therefore, when it comes time to pick the floral and design elements for your bouquet, be sure to bring along a picture of your dress when meeting with your florist.
Next up is deciding just what kind of bouquet you want? What size works best with your dress? Which shapes will accentuate the cut and flow of the dress? These are crucial questions to ask as every bride and every dress is unique and you want to draw attention to what is singular about your dress. If there is fine detail seen in, then a large bouquet will only serve to obscure it and undercut the whole reason you chose the dress in the first place! In fact, many brides are increasingly going with smaller bouquets that are high in color drama but low in maintenance. And don’t forget that the bridal bouquet general rule is that the bouquet should be smaller than your waist in order to highlight one’s natural shape.
Now after size and shape comes perhaps the most salient element: color. One way to help narrow down your floral selection so that your options are in line with your general color theme is to choose seasonal flowers that are in bloom and will fit in with the decorations as well as the natural surroundings, especially if you’ve chosen an outdoor wedding. You don’t want your bouquet to be competing with Mother Nature so pick your bouquet based on your unique surroundings, be it a hand-tied bouquet for that backyard affair or a larger and multi-tonal bouquet if you’ve chosen the beach.
At the end of the day, your bouquet needs to reflect you and what makes you beautiful. Not only do you want your bouquet to tie the room together, but it should also highlight your natural features like eye and hair color along with body shape. By taking the extra time to give your bouquet the personalized consideration and look it deserves, you’ll ensure your wedding feels aesthetically tied together, with you and your bouquet serving at the centerpiece of the ceremony!
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