The bride's bouquet
- What do traditions say?
- Bridesmaid bouquet and its functions
- How to choose a bridesmaid's bouquet for a wedding?
- Payment for the witness's bouquet
- What can replace a bouquet for a friend?
- Conclusion
Witnesses (aka groomsmen) are no longer required at a modern wedding, as they were in the last century. However, many newlyweds prefer not to give up this beautiful custom and assign special roles to the groom's friend and the unmarried bridesmaid. In this case, the question often arises whether the witness needs a bouquet, and if so, what should it be like.
Elimination Dance
At the end of the evening, the bride writes the names of all her unmarried bridesmaids on the soles of her shoes, and then performs a rousing dance to dynamic music, trying to erase the names from the soles in the process. At the end, you need to see whose name has not been erased or is visible better than the others - that friend will get the bouquet.
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Who should pay for the witness's bouquet?
The bridesmaid's bouquet, as well as the groom's friend's boutonniere, are bought by the newlyweds, but all expenses and responsibility fall on them. When choosing these floral arrangements, the newlyweds should pay attention to which flowers and herbs to order the accessory with, and ask future witnesses in advance if they are allergic to such plants. If health problems may arise, it is better to refrain from purchasing this option and replace them with models based on more neutral colors or fabric products.
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Marathon
You can carry the theme of the bouquet as a red thread throughout the entire wedding program and organize elimination competitions for girlfriends during the evening. By the time the bouquet is handed over, there should be 2 or 3 applicants left. The outcome of the marathon can be determined by the traditional bouquet toss or some final competition.
This option is good if there are not a lot of young people at the wedding, who usually participate more actively in competitions - this way the host will receive a stable audience for holding competitions. Or, conversely, the bride has too many unmarried girlfriends.
You can believe in the bouquet sign, you can treat it simply as a beautiful wedding tradition, but in any case, we advise you to draw a bouquet in one way or another. This happy omen, although it does not guarantee immediate marriage, will certainly bring joy and a lot of positive emotions.
Options for hand bouquets for the witness
A bouquet for the witness's hand can be made using any flowers. The main requirement is the small size of the buds or the entire composition, because a product that is too voluminous will interfere with the girl, cling to objects and passers-by, and this will lead to a violation of her holistic and beautiful appearance. It is better that the bouquet is small, extends 1-2 fingers beyond the outline of the wrist, fits tightly to the hand, and is securely attached to the ribbon - this way it will be as comfortable as possible to walk with it.
Natural floral arrangements look charming and natural on the hand - the way it should be at a wedding. When creating such bouquets, they use roses, alstroemeria, chrysanthemums, peonies, orchids, freesias, hydrangeas and other flowers. What to choose depends on the style of the wedding, the color scheme of the decor of the venue, the color of the outfits of the bride and the newlyweds’ friends. Only a person with delicate taste can choose the right composition, so it is better to seek help from a professional: a florist will help keep the flowers fresh all day long.
Arrangement of roses
Hand bouquets based on roses are a great way to emphasize the femininity and tenderness of the bridesmaids. Since roses come in different shades, they can be easily used to make a bracelet that will match any color dress. Small and standard-sized buds will look equally appropriate and elegant. They are combined with decorative ribbons, greenery, and crystals.
When making accessories using fresh flowers, you must definitely contact a specialist (wedding florist), because a rose is a whimsical flower, but it must remain without water for a significant time without losing its beauty and freshness. An alternative to a natural bouquet can always be a product made of fabric, paper or other material - such roses will look no worse than real ones.
Hand bouquet of peonies
A bouquet based on peonies is a worthy replacement for pink compositions. Such a floral ensemble looks unpretentious, more relaxed and cute. The different colors of the petals make it universal, suitable for a dress of any color. In addition to their beautiful appearance, peonies also smell wonderful, and if the guests or newlyweds do not have allergies, they will envelop the bridesmaids in a delightful trail of floral aroma. Such compositions are decorated with satin ribbons, small crystals, beads, and other decorative details.
From freesias
Freesia is a flower with a special, strong aroma. It is pleasant, but it can be allergenic, so you need to find out if your girlfriends and guests are allergic to the pollen of this plant. Its beautiful, elegant, but dense buds retain moisture longer than roses and remain fresh. The petals come in different colors (from white to reddish), and therefore will fit perfectly into any wedding look. The buds of this plant are often combined with other flowers when forming bouquets for the bride and her friends.
Hand bouquet of orchids
Orchids are very beautiful, but demanding plants; they need to be specially processed before attaching them to the wrist band. They have almost no scent (unless it is a wild variety), so they are ideal for a bridesmaid's bouquet who experiences discomfort from the effects of pollen. The orchid bracelet looks gentle and noble. There are many varieties and colors of this flower, from pastel beige to shocking tiger. This composition is decorated with ribbons and sprigs of perennial herbs.
From hydrangeas
Hydrangea is a bush that resembles a lilac. The plant comes in different colors: cold (blue, dark blue, violet) and warm (lilac, pink, beige). Hydrangea is ideal for forming boutonniere bouquets, which are used not only by the groom’s companions, but also by the witnesses, making wearing the flower arrangement as comfortable as possible. Ribbons are the best decoration for such a bouquet; it is better to select them so that they are the same color as the petals, but in different shades - this way the ensemble will look harmonious, moderate, and complete.
From chrysanthemums
Chrysanthemums are lush flowers with a large number of small petals and a yellow center. They resemble field varieties of plants, so they look casual. They are often used in wedding bouquets for the bride or witness, because... they symbolize joy, happiness, success, resembling the sun. Chrysanthemums go well with other plants, acting as the main or background flowers in the composition. They are decorated with any decorative elements - ribbons, fabric, beads, stones.
From Alstroemeria
Alstroemeria - flowers that resemble an orchid, has petals of different colors both within its species and within each individual bud (the three inner ones are leopard-print in color). They give the impression of sophistication, nobility, tenderness. They are spectacular, original, and will suit a dress of any color or style. Decorated with crystals, stones, transparent fabrics (tulle, tulle, organza).
Practical benefits of a groomsmen's bouquet
In addition to the festive element, such a bouquet can come to the aid of the bride. The wedding ritual of throwing a bouquet to unmarried friends requires the newlywed to part with the flowers, but many girls want to keep them in memory of this wonderful day. In such a situation, the witness’s bouquet will help out, which can be used as a replacement for the wedding bouquet during this ceremony. To do this, you just need to discuss everything with your friend in advance and get her consent. If you have the opportunity not to skimp on flowers, you can purchase 3 bouquets at once, then both the bride and the witness will keep their flowers, and the third lucky one will be lucky to get the bouquet that she caught. It is quite possible that she could become a friend, then she will have as many as 2 bouquets as a memory of the wedding ceremony.
For a friend, flowers can also be useful in a practical sense. She takes an active part in the preparation of the wedding, and also plays an important role in the process of its implementation. In addition, she is the main support and support for the bride, helping her cope with her feelings. But at the same time, the witness herself experiences a storm of emotions, accompanying her friend during touching wedding moments. Most women in such situations begin to experience great anxiety, not knowing how to behave under the lenses of cameras and the gaze of the assembled guests. Not knowing where to put his hands, the friend may become embarrassed, then the bouquet will become a good helper for the shy one, solving this problem. In addition, the witness will be pleased to receive a bouquet from the bride and groom as a sign of gratitude for her cooperation and help.
Video: the bride opens gifts
The future bride will have to print out a whole mountain of gifts from her friends, let's see together what they will give her:
In conclusion: should you give the newlywed anything for her bachelorette party? Of course, yes, the bride will be incredibly pleased with the attention of her friends.
The newlywed herself, her character, hobbies and hobbies will tell you what kind of present to give: practical or original, humorous or memorable.
However, a holiday spent cheerfully in the company of your best friends will also be the most wonderful gift for the bride!
What flowers do guests give for weddings? Photos of the most beautiful and delicate bouquets
The most popular bouquets are roses and peonies, lilies of the valley and lilies. Compositions from such plants speak of the desire for love, luxury, tenderness, and the presence of reliable support. It is best to make bouquets of light flowers in bed colors, which will certainly match any color palette of the celebration. Orchids, symbolizing passion, are not often given as wedding gifts. Therefore, a bouquet of these flowers will stand out against the background of other gifts.
- White, of course, means purity and purity.
- Orange – good health, wealth.
- Red – passion, emotionality.
- Golden – sun, joy.
- Purple is greatness.
- Purple – mystery, luxury, maturity.
Flowers that should not be included in a bouquet for newlyweds:
- Bulbous tulips, daffodils or hyacinths. The flowers are neutral, appropriate for any event, but not suitable for a wedding - such bouquets are usually just “celebrated” for show.
- Red or burgundy roses. It is better to replace this symbol of fiery passion with lighter shades. The exception is a gradient (a color transition from dark to light in a bouquet). Flowers with heavy scents (eg orchids).
- Carnation. Such bouquets are most often worn for anniversaries (or funerals), and newlyweds have absolutely no need for such associations. It's better not to experiment.
- Flowers with thorns on the stems (it is better to remove the thorns).
