Bridal bouquet design

Bridal bouquet arrangements should not only complement the bride's wedding gown and wedding theme but also be in proportion with the bride's stature and reflect her personality. To achieve these requirements modern bridal bouquets are often bold in color and design and might contrast the gowns' color and texture.

Usually the style and composition of the arrangement will contrast the wedding dress i.e. a complex bodice design might have a simple but tasteful bouquet design to downplay the bridal gown while a simple bodice could inspire a more complex floral arrangement.

Bridal bouquet arrangements to suit the bride's figures

A cascade bouquet is as the name suggests: the most striking flowers at the top while blooms, ribbons and foliage cascade downwards. This style of bouquet is ideal for the plus size brides as it has a slimming effect due to it's vertical design. It's a striking bridal bouquet design, elegant, luscious and a good choice for formal weddings.

Round bouquets are suitable for both formal and informal weddings. However, be aware that because bouquets are usually held waist high they could make a wide waist look even wider, for this reason the round bouquet is more suitable for petite brides and slimmer figures.

Important information to communicate with the Florist

•If you are going to use a florist you will need to supply a photograph of the bridal gown and perhaps some sample fabric. You will also want to give details about the wedding theme and bridal party attire.

•Inform the florist of the time of day of the ceremony, the season and environment. Room temperatures, wind and humidity can effect certain flowers' colors, texture and form more so than others.

•Discuss with the florist how the various flower arrangements, wedding theme and attire are all going to tie together. Is this going to be achieved using different flower types of the same texture and color, or using the same flower species through a variety of colors, or a combination.

•If you like you can personalize your bridal bouquet with a monogram of the bride and groom's initials, this can be printed on the ribbon or shaped from the wiring or piping.

Finding an inexpensive bridal bouquet design

An original and practical idea to save on wedding costs is to use a "breakaway bridal bouquet". A breakaway bridal bouquet is actually one large bouquet composed of three separate bouquets. The first bouquet is usually used for the bride's bouquet toss, the second is for the bride to keep as a memento, and the third the bride can give as a special gift to a friend or family member.

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