Date: set. Wedding Planner: hired. Location: booked. Invitations: sent. Arrangements: approved. Dress: purchased. Now, what's left to do? What's missing? Of course, the bouquet!
So, don't be afraid: here's a mini ready for you! A primer on the 5 types of bridal bouquets, differentiated by purpose And styles. Easy, right?
And, remember: A) the bouquet always matches the dress, therefore, give preference to essential flowers if yours is detailed, and vice versa; B) give a bud to the groom, it will be his flagship during the big day (actually the buttonholes are created ad hoc, but I find this gesture so romantic...); C) the bouquet must be the last gift of the future husband to his beloved as a boyfriend, so, girls, give him a good tip!
Round
- A simple, but elegant and very traditional bouquet, conceived as a tightly worked deck due to the density of materials or with an airy finish.
- It works well with all styles of arrangements, seasons and wedding dresses.
- Of course, the flowers you select will influence its overall shape.
- Thanks to the fact that it can be composed of both a single species of flowers both from a assortment of sizes and varieties, this bouquet is customizable Also in terms of cost.
- Size: proportionate to the bride's body and the volume of her dress. Specifically, pay attention to the shoulder width and hips.
- Budget: medium
On the arm
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- It provides flowers with long stems And abundant foliage which will rest, precisely, on the arm of the bride as a child cradled by her mother.
- Sober or elaborate, it will adapt perfectly to your wedding concept as well as representing an extraordinary alternative in case of modern wedding.
- The stems can be placed, normally, at the end or arranged without being visible, hidden by a ribbon finish.
- Popular floral choices include lilies, street, gladioli, orchids, roses left long, delphinium And pretty Woman.
- Mood: romantic
- Size: depending on the bride's height, we don't want our bouquet to look like a stick!
- Season: Your florist will need to be extremely knowledgeable, as the most suitable flowers are often unavailable in the colder seasons.
- Budget: medium
Cascade
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- Originally called “Shower Bouquet”, is certainly the most classic And luxurious.
- So designed to enrich the brides hands as it sways sumptuously down the aisle.
- For a sophisticated look and refined.
- With its “exaggerated” effect it can compensate well for a simple bride outfit.
- It is perfect for almost any type of flower. The ideals, however, remain the well-opened roses and the peonies. Only suggestion: also include medium and small-headed flowers to give the composition a dynamic feel.
- Rounded at the top and falling, the bouquet gradually narrows towards the bottom.
- Curiosity: back in 1981, the Princess Diana She opted for this very style. After all, who else would attend her grand ceremony if not a member of the Royal Family?
- Mood: fairytale
- Size: this bouquet just doesn't cut it if it's small, dare with a Large!
- Budget: medium – high
Wristwatch
- You will often find it referred to as “Kissing Ball” for the iconic sphere shape, set with flowers and suspended from a ribbon twist (preferably contrasting color).
- The flowers will all be roughly the same size (medium is best) and will be arranged in the design without overlapping, covering the entire surface. If you're feeling bold, try a mixed version, always making sure to achieve a balanced result with a prototype.
- It's a great trick to make things interesting ordinary flowers, perhaps less valuable, within a surprising project.
- It can be used as a chic touch to bridesmaids – pages that for decorate the ceremony whether hung or placed.
- Flowers: flat or semi-flat calyx (see gerberas, carnations, lisianthus, rose). The roses to be preferred, for example, must have a fairly large opening otherwise there would be the risk of glimpsing the sponge underneath.
- Mood: original
- Size: never abnormal, be contained!
- Budget: medium-low
From the throw
- Small, sometimes very small, and rounded, can be held in one hand.
- It is a compact group, in which the stems I am tightly wrapped, often with organza – satin – silk (coordinated color), and cut short to a uniform length.
- Usually, they contain more green of other decks.
- More trendy what ever for brides and bridesmaids, perfect even in a reduced composition because it knows how to harmoniously incorporate awide range of floral species.
- Style tip: if you choose it for your bridesmaids, play with the shades of the same tone creating a degradé effectAmazing photos guaranteed!
- In English it is called “nosegay”, a name that dates back to the 15th century and is a combination of “nose” (nose) and “gay” (ornament), thus indicating a bunch of flowers that was carried at nose height.
- Mood: jaunty
- Size: Medium
- Budget: low
SEE ALSO:
– “Flowers for a religious wedding“
– “Flowers for a civil wedding“
– “The Bride's Bouquet in Autumn and Winter“
