Advantages and disadvantages of a bouquet of lilies
Bouquet of lilies
Lilies will look great in bouquets at any special occasion. The advantages of using these colors in compositions include the following:
- the presence of a large number of varietal diversity makes it possible to select flowers for a specific bouquet;
- long flowering time for some varieties, from the first days of spring until the “Indian summer”;
- for quite a long time (over 15 days) bouquets of lilies do not lose their freshness and attractiveness;
- You can purchase these beautiful plants at any time of the year.
Flaws:
- A number of varieties have a pungent aroma that can cause headaches. The effect is enhanced if the room in which the flowers are located is not ventilated. When choosing specimens for a composition, you should definitely pay attention to this fact and give preference to varieties without a pronounced odor.
- The fragility of flowers. This will require careful handling of the bouquet, since even the slightest creases on the petals will make its appearance not aesthetically pleasing.
- Marked pollen, which has a bright orange color. If it gets on light-colored clothing, it can leave unpleasant stains.
ADVICE
If pollen appears on clothing, do not try to remove it with your hand. It is better to shake off the pollen using a cloth or a soft-bristled brush. If the stain cannot be removed, washing the product in any detergent will help.
Varieties of lilies for bouquets
Asian and oriental representatives of the lily family are the most popular species that are actively used by florists to create bouquet arrangements.
Asiatic lilies have beautiful, wide, small flowers. They are devoid of a strong cloying odor and are distinguished by a variety of colors. Among Asiatic lilies there are varieties with red, orange, yellow, white, cream, pink, and lilac flowers.
Oriental lily flowers are larger and brighter. Their aroma is more pronounced. It contains spicy and sweet notes.
Asiatic lily variety “Purple Rain” Oriental lily variety “Marco Polo”
Wedding bouquet of lilies
A bride's bouquet of lily flowers is the embodiment of tenderness, freshness and sophistication of a girl getting married.
Wedding bouquet of lilies
A bouquet of lilies is good on its own. If you still want to complement it, then the question arises: what colors does the perennial go with? A popular classic duet is a wedding set of lilies and roses. Moreover, roses are selected from small varieties in order to highlight their opponents in the composition, emphasizing their beauty, sophistication, femininity and tenderness. Here are some interesting combinations:
- Roses in bright pink shades against a background of white lilies are a very advantageous option for a wedding bouquet.
- Snow-white roses look good among pink lilies, emphasizing the girl’s sophistication, her youth and femininity.
- A combination of colors of different shades will be interesting. Pink contrasts perfectly with the snow-white or cream tones of the bride's outfit.
Chrysanthemums, which are the personification of love, are also good in combination with lilies. By adding small flowers to the white composition, the bouquet will be able to add dynamism without unnecessary pomposity.
Wedding bouquet of lilies and orchids
A good combination is a wedding bouquet of lilies and orchids. The main thing here is not to overdo it with quantity, since two types of volumetric flowers together can look heavy and unattractive.
A spherical bouquet of lilies and gerberas is a wonderful wedding option.
Hydrangeas, daisies, and freesias are also suitable for bouquet arrangements with lilies. But it’s better not to combine delicate lilies with carnations. They are not compatible together.
For a bouquet, it is better to choose flowers of the same classic delicate shades of white, cream, soft pink.
It is acceptable to combine snow-white lilies with bright flowers if this color is used in wedding decorations.
Bouquets using lilies do not require special decorations, as they already look independent and complete. You can complement them with satin or silk ribbons that are tied around the stems of flowers. The shape of bouquet arrangements is usually made symmetrically round, but there are other variations.
Mr. Iris - decoration of any bouquet
This “flower of the gods” will decorate any celebration and even transform the bride’s bouquet, because nowadays it has become fashionable to have weddings in any color. After all, the rainbow Iris flower will make the bouquet delightful, sophisticated and unusual, bringing joy and tenderness to the soul.
On our website most-beauty.ru there is a very interesting article about the most beautiful varieties of irises.
Forms of bouquets of lilies
Floral sets for weddings can have different appearances. Here are some of the possible compositions:
Wedding bouquets of lilies
- A round, lush bouquet made up of one or more varieties of flowers.
- A spherical version without visible stems, which a girl wears with a ribbon, a string of beads, or puts on her wrist, similar to a handbag.
- A one-component bouquet, where the central place of honor is given to one lily surrounded by various decorations, unopened flowers, and leaves.
- Lilymelia: a composition created from the petals of a plant glued together to form a single large lush flower.
- Biedermeier: a voluminous combination of flowers of various types, collected in tiers in a circle.
- The set is assembled on a bouquet stem, on which the entire flower arrangement is placed. The leg itself is disguised with ribbons.
- Floral arrangements with long stems tied with ribbons.
Biedermeier roses and lilies
Lilymelia from lilies
“Wedding flowers were whiter than snow”
A beautiful bouquet of white roses enchants with sincere tenderness and ease. It is white roses that can tell much more than ordinary words and really surprise. White roses look sophisticated, elegant and symbolize true purity... sincerity of feelings. And this is just the perfect bridal bouquet.
To decorate a bouquet, the core of which consists of white roses, you will need greenery, wrapping paper and a beautiful ribbon for a bow. And also a little warmth.
How to make a bouquet of lilies
Making a bouquet of lilies with your own hands is not at all difficult, and the useful recommendations presented below will help you.
- Preparation of elements.
Plants for bouquet arrangements should be cut as soon as the first flowers begin to bloom (one or two buds). The right time for this is morning or evening. This will help prolong their freshness. The bouquet includes specimens that contain both full flowers and unopened buds. Plants are freed from lower leaves. If you plan to use roses in the composition, then their thorns are removed. The anthers of lilies are also pre-removed so as not to stain clothes in the future. The leaf plates of lilies do not have any special decorative qualities, so they prefer to add other flowers to bouquets. Asparagus, iris, and peony harmonize well in the set.
- Planning the shape and size of the composition.
Bouquets are composed of an odd number of flowers. The stems of all plants are trimmed obliquely with a sharp tool. To add naturalness and volume, you should vary the height of the stems.
- Compatibility of the plants used.
Bouquets can consist of either one variety of lilies or several. When composing a composition, you can use other plants, the main thing is to know about their compatibility. For example, a combination of lilies and daisies will not work. As mentioned above, it is absolutely forbidden to combine carnations and lilies. Sets of flowers of the same type will last longer than combined ones.
- Color combination.
Monochromatic bouquets are made from different shades of the same color scheme. You can make a bouquet in color combinations of related tones, or choose contrasting combinations: good combinations of orange and blue, yellow and purple. Red, orange and yellow lilies are well combined with snow-white jasmine, gypsophila, daisies or bluish irises, delphiniums, and bells.
Video “Do-it-yourself bouquet of lilies”
- Vase for a bouquet.
The flowerpot is selected in such a way that the plants are approximately one and a half times higher than the container. For bright compositions, it is better not to choose colorful vessels.
Unusual do-it-yourself bouquets
In the modern world, the popular trend of “Hade Made” has taken over the pastime of modern youth. Craftswomen and craftsmen sculpt various crafts with their own hands. So bouquets were no exception to the rule. After all, remember the proverb that “the best gift is a gift made with your own hands.”
