Judging by the photos of world wedding trends, bouquets with daisies have become the clear favorites of recent seasons. The British, trendsetters in floristic fashion, recommend using as many local seasonal plants as possible, not only garden plants, but also field plants, giving them preference over exotic ones. As part of this trend, daisies look fresh and relevant. And considering that a modest wildflower is considered a symbol and amulet of pure, young love, its “participation” in a wedding bouquet is more than appropriate.
Features of daisies
Chamomiles are a little sunshine in a bouquet. They bloom for quite a long time: from June to September, but many florist shops provide the opportunity to get a bouquet of these flowers at any time of the year.
They do not wither for quite a long time: on average, they stay in water for about two weeks. But if you sweeten the water (with regular sugar) or add a special product from the same flower, you can extend the life of the bouquet for a whole month!
The aroma of this flower differs depending on the type, but in general it is rich, although not as catchy as that of the lily, fresh, tart, with spicy notes.
In total, chamomile has a lot of advantages:
- accessibility - stores are ready to collect the desired bouquet at any time of the year
- originality - daisies are not popular (and for good reason!)
- pleasant, rich aroma
- goes well with almost all other colors
- in most cases do not require additional decor
- suitable for any outfit
These flowers have practically no disadvantages, with the possible exception of one thing: chamomile, which blooms out of season, falls off greatly if it was grown improperly.
Florist
Typically, wedding bouquets of daisies for the bride look self-sufficient and do not require additional decorations. But it’s not forbidden to work a little magic on a piece of floristry and give it a more festive look. Irina Verina
The hairstyle can also be anything. The composition will be in harmony with both a careless styling based on curls and a complex hairstyle. A bouquet of daisies can echo the decoration in your hair - a hairpin, a wreath, a veil. It is better to choose modest and discreet decorations - they will go best with a bouquet of daisies.
Various varieties and their differences
Florists use about 15 species in their work, and this is more than enough to create original bouquets. At your choice, chamomile with:
- large basket
- small basket
- small, almost round petals
- wide, long, pointed or rounded petals
- different thickness and height of the stem
The only thing that limits the bride's choice is color. The petals are always white. All the so-called “multi-colored daisies” are completely different flowers. Although many of them combine perfectly with their white counterparts, creating an exclusive composition worthy of the hands of a charming bride. But we'll talk about this a little later.
How to choose a bouquet for the bride
It would seem that there is nothing difficult about buying flowers. But in fact, once you find yourself in a florist’s shop, your eyes begin to run wild and it really becomes difficult to decide and settle on just one option.
In matters of choice, rely on the following points:
- Type - it is traditionally believed that daisies have more than 15 different types: from field to garden. Some of them are not at all suitable for use in flower arrangements. They are not suitable both in terms of their appearance and their bright aroma. The differences in daisy varieties lie only in the shape and size of the bud itself. The color remains the same in all cases. This is perhaps the only negative of this bouquet. Inflorescences can be either large or very small. A wedding in a rustic or boho style requires small buds that look like they were just picked from the fields. Large buds and rich colors are suitable for a traditional classic wedding with an Empire style bride.
- Shape – both round bouquets and more original ones in a basket are available for sale. Still, the most successful is considered to be the format of flowers that look like they have just been picked. After all, daisies are wildflowers that do not tolerate unnecessary decor and embellishment .
- Combination with other flowers - if you want to get a more creative filling, then you can safely combine plants with other colors.
The best combinations
The combination with gypsophila sprigs is especially good - simple and tasteful.
With bells, cornflowers, forget-me-nots and other wildflowers you will get a charming and delicate bouquet for a young bride.
Composition with daisies and wildflowers
For lovers of extravagance, a combination with gerberas will result in a very bright composition.
Another stylish option is a combination with hydrangea and ranunculus.
Combination with hydrangea and ranunculus
An original option is to combine it with scarlet (not burgundy!) roses, but in this case the shape should be exclusively of a classic wedding bouquet. And in this case, the main thing in the bouquet is not chamomile - such is the queen of flowers!
Combination with white and pink roses
A good combination is obtained if you add green orchids to daisies.
Wedding bouquet with green orchids
Chamomile - field sun
Do not forget that flowers have their own, albeit silent, but expressive language. According to this, each flower symbolizes different qualities. Proud roses symbolize majestic aspirations, and lilies symbolize tenderness and grace. But daisies are a symbol of naturalness and simplicity, but you should not think that such a wedding bouquet will be too simple. We assure that it can be original, and combination with other colors will give the composition uniqueness.
Probably every girl has performed the so-called chamomile fortune telling ritual at least once in her life. Tearing off its petals one by one, women strive to find out whether their betrothed loves or does not love them. Since ancient times, different peoples have symbolized daisies in different ways. Scandinavian sagas spoke of the divine origin of the flower, and the Slavic peoples considered it a sacred plant. Our Belarusian neighbors have a legend that chamomile grows where a star has fallen, and Russians have long called the unpretentious flower the sun of the field.
Chamomiles are associated with tenderness, romance, purity and girlish shyness. A chamomile field is an excellent backdrop for a wedding photo shoot. And if a wedding dress is the epitome of sophistication, then a bride’s wedding bouquet of small daisies will perfectly emphasize her innocence.
An important detail is the combination of the bouquet with the bride’s dress. The main rule here is to match the size of the bouquet and the shape of the dress, because large bouquets are better suited for lush dresses. For other purposes, you will need a smaller bouquet. For such a wedding, you should choose a dress of simple styles and sophisticated jewelry. Massive accessories should be avoided, otherwise a bouquet of small daisies will simply get lost against their background. Stylists suggest combining them with larger gerberas or chrysanthemums. In this case, you can take flowers that will be in the color scheme of daisies or have contrasting shades.
Cornflowers and daisies
A wedding bouquet with cornflowers and daisies will look very good. In this case, the blue color adds color to the bouquet as a whole. Chamomiles go very well with eustoma and bells. If it is necessary to adhere to a single style, small flowers are complemented by large decorative garden daisies. To decorate the composition, add a lot of greenery.
Successful decorative elements
The beauty of this flower is in its simplicity. If you choose a decoration for such a bouquet, then it should be as discreet as possible - to emphasize, and not to overshadow.
A good solution is a flat bow made of a wide golden ribbon on stems. You can wrap the stems with ribbon (preferably yellow if there are only daisies in the bouquet, if not, match the color of other compositional components) and sew small beads vertically in one row.
The best decor option for a bouquet is greenery, such as asparagus, shepherd's purse or cordyline.
Under no circumstances should you “plant” butterflies, hearts and other decorative elements on long wires on flowers. Firstly, it is unsafe for the bride, and secondly, it will greatly vulgarize the composition and spoil the charm of this modest flower.
Another great flower that is ideal for a wedding bouquet is freesia.
Chamomile will decorate a wedding of any style
The most current options for daisy decor will be celebrations in rustic, rustic eco, and country style. These touching flowers will emphasize grace and sophistication.
Chamomile is an excellent addition to other accessories and elements. Often, daisies are used to decorate wedding hairstyles and add them to boutonnieres. Wildflowers are considered an ideal decoration for a wedding arch and can be used to decorate wedding tables as well as the cake.
Modern brides choose a combination of delicate daisies and festive roses, and the color scheme of roses can be very diverse. Chamomiles in a composition with beige roses will emphasize the romance and sophistication of the wedding image. And the combination of red roses with snow-white chamomile will add sensuality and passion to the bride’s image. A very original combination is a composition of yellow roses and daisies - such a bouquet is relevant for girls who love the color yellow and are wary of folk signs. Yellow is considered the color of separation, while daisies, on the contrary, are a symbol of love and fidelity.
Which bride would suit a bouquet of daisies?
Chamomile is the choice of true romantics. A bouquet of large daisies, arranged in the shape of a hemisphere, with properly selected decor will look truly royal, although not as pretentious as, for example, a bouquet of scarlet roses.
This composition is suitable for a bride who is distinguished by her unconventional thinking, who wants to show herself as the hostess of this exciting day, but at the same time remain outside the constraining framework. A scattering of small flowers in a chaotic order, tied with a waxed cord, will give the girl a gentle, innocent charm. This is an ideal option for those who are getting married for the first time and want to emphasize the touchingness of the moment, or for those who want to hold a wedding with their loved one without excessive pomp.
Daisies are also good because they suit literally any outfit, be it a simple colored knee-length sundress or a luxurious dress with a two-meter train. The only question is what type of daisies to take, what to mix with and how to decorate this bouquet.
Symbol of love and fidelity
For almost 10 years, our country has widely celebrated an Orthodox holiday - the Day of Family, Love and Fidelity. The patrons of the holiday are the holy spouses Peter and Fevronia, and the chamomile became its symbol. The flower represents purity, fidelity, devotion and love. Therefore, it is difficult to find a flower more suitable for a wedding than a snow-white daisy. A bride's bouquet of daisies also symbolizes youth, innocence and sincerity of feelings. And the bright yellow core resembles the sun - it was no coincidence that the Egyptian priests at one time dedicated this flower to the sun god Ra.
Who among us didn’t guess in our youth with a daisy – “loves or doesn’t love”? This flower is familiar to us from childhood; it is close and dear to everyone. And our ancestors loved and appreciated these flowers. This is a traditional solution for a truly Russian girl - a wedding bouquet of daisies. The photo of the bride on the right offers one of the options for how you can decorate your hair using chamomile. Such an accessory will fill the image with clear and kind meanings, pleasant nostalgia for carefree youth.
Wedding in a delicate chamomile style
Decoration of the celebration is an equally important stage of preparation for the wedding.
First you need to decide what wedding color to choose. Traditionally, white, yellow and green colors are combined with chamomile - natural and natural. They convey a feeling of summer and freshness.
The Svadebka.ws portal advises you to think through a few key points:
- A wedding cake. The cake is a kind of “king” of a wedding evening, and, of course, you want to add floral elements to it. When decorating a wedding cake in a chamomile style, you don’t have to limit your imagination. The cake can be decorated with both fresh flowers and flowers made from fondant - the main thing is that it pleases the newlyweds!
- Tables for guests. Tables can be decorated with bouquets of daisies. There can be one bouquet or several, and daisies can be combined with other flowers. As you can see, there are a lot of floral decor ideas for a wedding!
- Decoration of the hall. To decorate the hall for a wedding, you can use the main colors: white, yellow and green. You can decorate ribbons on chairs, tablecloths, and balloons in these colors. You can see how to make the decoration of the hall at a chamomile wedding harmonious in the following photos.
Pair with outfit
Wildflowers are friendly and fit perfectly into any wedding look. But if the bride wants to create a gentle and natural look, then it is recommended to choose accessories and attire more modestly.
What outfit does a cornflower bouquet look perfect with?
- A light dress of a simple cut without fluffy skirts and elaborate decor;
- White, cream or blue color of the outfit;
- Bodycon dress with asymmetrical hem;
- Ribbons or bows in blue and white for decoration;
- Simple hairstyle - loose braiding, loose hair, flowing strands;
- A discreet wreath instead of the usual veil;
- Woven sandals or low heels.
Garter, shoes and jewelry should be chosen to match the color of the bouquet. The ideal option is a combination of blue and white colors in the bride’s image and wedding bouquet.
You should limit yourself to natural makeup. Do not use bright shadows or rich lipstick. Instead, it is better to use a light lip gloss. For manicure, powder or clear varnish is suitable. And no rhinestones or elaborate painting!
What kind of wedding are they suitable for?
Considering the unpretentiousness and diversity of the “field” bouquet, it is not suitable for every wedding . The ceremony, which takes place on a grand scale, does not combine with wildflowers in a chic design.
The bride's outfit should also be taken into account . If the dress is lush, rich, with handmade lace or rhinestones, expensive embroidery, it is better to choose something from more elegant and expensive garden plants.
Wild and forest flowers are ideal for a wedding in a “rustic”, “Slavic”, “ethnic” style . They also look good at boho and rustic ceremonies.
Interesting : for a ceremony in the Russian or Slavic style, it is worth adding a bride’s wreath to a bouquet of wildflowers - this will be quite in the spirit of tradition. And yes, the groom is also entitled to a wreath.
What do flowers symbolize?
Chamomile is a symbol of kindness and modesty, so the flower can be safely used in a wedding composition. According to ancient legends, chamomile brings good luck, helps to find a faithful spouse, and indicates the innocence of the bride.
If you make your own decoration from daisies and cornflowers, then trust and fun will be added to kindness and innocence. This is precisely the meaning of the small blue flower. A bouquet with cornflowers is especially suitable for girls with blue and gray eyes.
Examples of bright flower arrangements
Combining chamomile with other flowers is quite possible. This is not a leading flower. It is open to harmonious connection with such fellow flora as:
- cornflowers;
- forget-me-nots;
- roses;
- gentians;
- Hyplophila;
- poppies;
- marigold;
- small sunflowers.
All these options, in their combinations, can create an endless variety of color shades of the bouquet.
However, it should be remembered that variegation does not always decorate.
For a more harmonious look, you should choose a dominant shade, for example, white.
Then chamomile can dominate. If you increase the number of other colors, you can use it as a pair for balance or make it just a decoration.
Don't forget about the green component. You can complement the image of the bouquet with field herbs, branches of small ferns and leaves of variegated honey. Using several types of colors of different colors always allows you to tailor the composition to the bride’s outfit.
Such bouquets can easily replace decorations for her, unobtrusively turning the attention to themselves.
Examples of wedding bouquets
It is important to learn how to combine plants correctly. Otherwise, the result may not be a beautiful image, but an unsuccessful combination.
- Since buttercups are still wildflowers, the best combination for them will be ordinary inflorescences from the fields. Add sprigs of gypsophila to them. Such a composition will look simple, dignified and tasteful. This delicate and elegant bouquet will suit the taste of the bride in vintage style.
- Hydrangea in rich yellow shades and ranunculus will make a good pair with snow-white chamomile petals. White, green and yellow colors will give smiles to others and immense happiness to the bride.
- Pink roses and white daisies will become an original and creative accessory for the bride. But please note that with this combination the center of the bouquet will be the rose, since it is the queen of all flowers.
Florist recommendations
Idea! In winter, use dried cornflowers instead of fresh ones. They don’t have such a rich color, but they definitely won’t wilt from frost.
In order for the bouquet to withstand the ceremony, the flowers must be fresh , so it is advisable to collect them yourself.
It is recommended to collect cornflowers in the morning, immediately after dew has fallen. These are very delicate plants; their stems practically do not store moisture. They are cut with scissors and immediately placed in water. With proper care and proper collection, cornflowers remain fresh for 6-7 days.
The composition can consist only of cornflowers or be supplemented with other wild or garden flowers. So, in alliance with forget-me-nots, cornflowers will add sophistication to the bride’s image and emphasize fragility. Cornflowers can be combined with poppies, peonies and tulips.
When composing a bouquet, follow these recommendations:
- Prepare a porta bouquet so that the flowers have constant access to water. The water should be soft. Rainwater is ideal, but if it is not possible to obtain it, you will have to buy a special solution at a flower shop to soften it. Water is also softened by adding ash or salt (3 grams per liter);
- To prevent rotting, trim off leaves that become submerged;
- Select inflorescences that are approximately the same size;
- Be careful when decorating! Do not overdo it with ribbons, packing net and beads. Often, a bouquet whose stem is tied with ordinary twine looks much more harmonious;
- If this is a mono-bouquet, dilute the blue with greenery or ears of corn if desired;
- Pay attention to the smell. If any flowers in the composition have a persistent and rich aroma, this may cause dizziness or allergies. It is better to use such plants in moderation;
- To ensure that the delicate inflorescences do not lose their brightness, the finished bouquet should be protected from direct sunlight before the wedding.
