How to choose a bridal bouquet? 5 tips to find the perfect option!

Since ancient times, flowers have been an integral attribute at every wedding. And, although it is not known for certain where and when brides first began to take wedding bouquets with them to the celebration, we can say for sure that not a single wedding ceremony took place without them. And flowers, of course, should be chosen carefully and carefully. But the bouquet with which the bride will celebrate one of the most significant days of her life, of course, has a special, important meaning.

Legends have conveyed to us that the most ancient pagan peoples put a wreath of specially collected bad-smelling inflorescences on the bride’s head; with the help of this accessory they drove away evil spirits.

In ancient Greek society, the bride was decorated with ivy, which was a symbol of eternal love. The ancient Spaniards used citrus branches for the same purpose.

In Ancient, still pagan, Rus', there were already flower arrangements for brides. Outwardly, they were very similar to modern brooms, but the people firmly believed in the magical properties of such a talisman for a young family.

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The way we imagine a wedding bouquet now, it became relatively recently, starting from the 18th century. Today this is one of the most important elements of a bride’s image.

How to choose a wedding bouquet

It should perfectly complement your hair, makeup, manicure and dress. The type of outfit depends on the outfit, so you need to know which accessory is suitable for a fluffy or skinny dress, or which one is suitable for a trouser suit.

How not to make a mistake in choosing a composition to match the style of your outfit?

If you have chosen a ball gown with a full skirt, round wedding bouquets will best complement your look. This is a classic option.

It is this shape that will complement your look, due to its similarity to the shape of the dress, and the small size will add a discreet and very neat look to your outfit.

The currently popular “godet” or “fish” shaped dresses are perfectly suited to compositions that also replicate the bride’s silhouette. Namely, compositions in the shape of a drop, in which the ends fall below the area of ​​coverage, or on long legs, made strictly, with a minimum of additional accessories.

Extravagant girls who want to conquer everyone with the originality of their outfit, that is, who have chosen a trouser suit as such, need to choose a composition that will be as bright and creative as the whole image.

Today, choosing such a wedding bouquet for the bride will not be particularly difficult; originality is now in fashion. Florists will be happy to create a composition for you in the form of a basket, fan, handbag, muff and anything else that the customer comes up with. Everything depends only on the imagination of the bride and the skill of the florist.

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It is advisable to choose a wedding bouquet after the general concept of the future appearance of the bride and the entire special event has been formed.

Before going to the florist, it would be a good idea to independently search on the Internet or various magazines for a sample of the desired compositions. But, if you don’t have specific preferences, you can discuss the wedding style with a florist and together choose an option for yourself.

The choice may require patience and time on your part, but the time will not be wasted.

Every flower has its time

The time of year plays an important role in determining the components of the composition.

Most couples try to book a wedding date in the summer. This is not surprising, because this is an almost 100% guarantee of good weather, and with it excellent photographs.

Moreover, in the summer it is appropriate to use absolutely all types of flowers, and the main selection criterion is their compatibility with the overall style of the wedding.

Wildflowers will look the most colorful. Wedding bouquets of the bride with cornflowers, daisies, bells and other meadow herbs will very touchingly emphasize your youth and sophistication.

Compositions made from callas, orchids or lilies are perfect for an exotic wedding. With the help of these colors, your image will be luxurious and mysterious.

Exotic wedding bouquet with callas

At any time of the year, a wedding bouquet of roses remains a bestseller. Compositions made from them are always unique due to the huge variety of types and colors of these wonderful flowers.

In the spring, nature is rich in special colors, and therefore compositions made of snowdrops, lilies of the valley or daffodils would be appropriate for spring weddings.

The main colors for this period are shades of white and green. Imagine a magical and enchanting wedding bouquet of white tulips, lilies of the valley and snowdrops, diluted with long green leaves. It will be incredibly gentle, and at the same time simply luxurious.

Combinations of multi-colored chrysanthemums, complemented by white daffodils and soft pink tulips, will look exotic in spring. Very beautiful, light wedding bouquets of the bride from lilac branches.

A winter wedding is a special event, bewitching and most magical. And the bride's flowers should match this enchanting atmosphere. Compositions with roses are typical for winter.

Firstly, they add a lot of color to the white background, and secondly, these plants bloom all year round and do not freeze during the day.

To emphasize the winter theme, you can add fir branches to the composition and decorate everything with silver ribbons.

Autumn is the brightest time of the year, so such an important attribute should not be lost among the magnificent natural colors. On the contrary, support the picture of nature with colors of orange, burgundy, yellow and chocolate.

The bride's wedding bouquets with asters, gerberas and chrysanthemums are most in keeping with autumn.

Autumn wedding bouquet of the bride

Of course, when choosing accessories for a wedding, you need to rely on your own taste so that you personally like them. Often some flowers remind of pleasant and important events in life.

But, most importantly, you need to remember that this accessory should stand out against the background of the dress and harmoniously complement the entire image. For high-quality, bright photo sessions, professionals recommend combining orange and red tones.

And one more very important detail. Remember that you will not be releasing your wedding bouquet throughout the day, so choose light bases. At the end of the evening, according to ancient tradition, the bride passes the baton of marriage to her friends. Therefore, the lucky girl who caught him should not suffer from the blow.

In addition, when choosing, it is worth remembering the language of flowers. Not every flower should be used in a composition.

In addition, it is necessary to take into account the characteristics of flowers - for example, there are varieties of lilies that leave noticeable marks on the dress and have a rather strong smell that can cause headaches, nausea, and simply irritate during a long ceremony.

Also, when composing a wedding bouquet, you need to inquire about the resistance of flowers to cold or heat, because it will accompany the bride throughout the entire celebration, and it must certainly be magnificent, even at the end of the day, without losing its freshness and attractiveness.

Sometimes brides also use a double, for example, a DIY wedding bouquet made of satin ribbons.

There are several simple rules that will allow you to choose the ideal composition for such a significant and memorable day:

1. If the bride wears a size+ and is quite curvy, then a round shape is preferable for her.
2. If the bride is thin and has a slender figure, then an elongated composition is ideal for her.
3. Most modern stylists consider the use of identical flowers in the bride’s hairstyle and in the wedding bouquet to be no longer fashionable.
4. The tone of the composition should match the tone of the bride's lipstick; this is the most fashionable trend this season.
5. Flowers should either have a very weak, non-intrusive aroma, or it is better not to emit a scent at all. Because when mixing the smell of the perfume that the bride will use on her wedding day, combined with the smell of flowers, it can give a completely unpleasant aroma and can have an irritating effect.

Forms of wedding bouquets for the bride

There are both classic forms and more modern, complex designs. For example, compositions in the shape of a waterfall of flowers with curly stems look very relevant and beautiful.

But not only the shape can give it splendor; an experienced florist can create a masterpiece of floral art from a seemingly simple shape, for example, a round one. Using small flowers, you can make various ornaments, hearts and names of the newlyweds.

One of the most popular forms today among brides is a composition in the shape of a ball.

Muffs and handbags that look very interesting are very original, but not particularly common.

There is no need to be scared and lost in the huge variety, you just need to consider all the options and choose the perfect flowers for your wedding.

Types of bouquet assembly

Bouquets made from your own stems

Such bouquets look very cute and natural.

Bouquets in a porta bouquet

The bouquet holder is a plastic base, inside of which there is a damp sponge that prevents the flowers from prematurely withering.

Taped bouquets

Wedding bouquets collected on wire. This method is used to create complex, exclusive bouquets. It is very labor-intensive: the stems of the flowers are cut, after which the inflorescences are fixed on a wire and collected into a bouquet.

Astrological components

Newlyweds who believe in astrology and try to adhere to its basic canons should pay attention to the astrological components of the wedding bouquet.

It is recommended to compose it in accordance with the bride’s horoscope sign so that the flowers bring maximum benefit on such an important day.

Astrologers recommend adhering to the following rules:

1. Earth signs - compositions of scarlet roses, tulips and aromatic inflorescences are best suited.
2. Water sign - compositions with tulips, lilies, chrysanthemums and pink roses.
3. Fire sign - compositions made up of small flowers of a delicate and light shade are perfect.
4. Air sign - compositions consisting of dark, large flowers with a rich aroma, unusual exotic flowers and plants are preferred.

Who's buying

Traditionally, the bride's bouquet must be bought by the groom. It’s touching if he composes the composition on his own. The girl can also buy it or ask her parents or friends to do it. Wedding flowers can also be given to the bride by her mother or future mother-in-law. Another option is when the newlyweds participate together in the formation of the wedding bouquet.

What do experts think about choosing a bouquet for the bride? Watch this video:

It would be a shame not to use what a wide selection of bouquets and how many decorations are available to brides!

Features of composing a bride's wedding bouquet

A wedding is one of the most important events in the life of lovers and a young family. And regardless of the scale of the event, be it a small ceremony for those closest to you or a noisy and lavish party for a huge number of guests, the appearance and harmonious image of the bride is the most important thing.

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And the wedding bouquet is the perfect finishing touch to this look. Previously, it was traditionally chosen by the groom, but now brides very carefully select all accessories for the wedding, including flowers.

When drawing up a wedding composition, consider the following points:

1. The aroma of flowers is definitely worth taking into account, since sharp, sweet smells can cause nausea, headaches and various troubles that can spoil such an important event as a wedding.

2. Season Be sure to take into account the time of year in which your wedding ceremony will take place - you should not make compositions of lilies of the valley or tulips in winter, as they will not look harmonious with a winter wedding dress; they will be ideal for a light summer dress.

Of course, one of the most important points is the color scheme. Summer compositions have the widest range of colors, because this is the most colorful period of the year.

In compositions for weddings taking place in the summer, you can include absolutely all flowers and a wide variety of shades. For autumn weddings there is a slightly smaller selection of flowers that are usually used; they are traditionally made up of gladioli, asters, chrysanthemums, dahlias, amaranthus and solidago.

Arrangements for winter ceremonies should have cool neutral colors and shades, so most often these are flowers in white and cream shades.

3. Choosing a wedding bouquet according to the color of the bride’s hair If the bride has white hair, that is, she is blonde, it is preferable to use delicate compositions in bed colors; on the contrary, brighter and richer wedding bouquets are suitable for brunettes. Warm colors are suitable for brown-haired brides.

4. Selection based on the height and build of the bride. This is not an unimportant factor that must be taken into account. For slender, petite and slender brides, modest, small compositions are ideal.

Tall brides need to choose elongated compositions with flowers on long stems. For brides with a large build, round shapes are preferable, as we have already discussed earlier.

5. Decorative elements You can revive and make the composition more original and interesting by using various decorative elements, such as fluff, pearls, rhinestones, guipure and various silk ribbons. But it is worth remembering that too much of them will ruin the wedding bouquet and it will be tasteless.

How should you hold a wedding bouquet? It is best to keep it slightly above waist level, then your image will look harmonious and beautiful.

If preparing for a special event takes you a lot of time and effort, and you are not able to allocate enough time to think through and arrange a wedding bouquet, then you should trust experienced florists in this matter, who will help make your celebration a little more magnificent.

The bride's wedding bouquet will forever remain not only in the memories of the newlyweds and the memories of the guests of the celebration, but will also be captured in a huge number of photographs.

Therefore, a wedding bouquet really should be simply impeccable - not only beautiful and fresh, but also consistent with the color theme of the wedding, the style of the dress, jewelry and accessories.

The main function of a wedding bouquet for this day is to delight the bride, since only he and a loving man will be next to her on this most important day in her life.

What is the price

It is advisable to order a bouquet, boutonniere and other small items in advance (1-2 months in advance). Before doing this, you need to read reviews about the company, delivery times and costs.

The final cost of the bouquet depends on the flowers used, their quantity, the presence of decor and its type. It is necessary to take into account that if you order the composition at the last minute (1-2 days before the wedding), you will have to pay extra for urgency. Then it will cost 20-30% more.

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