A wedding is considered the most important event in the life of every girl, so at this event she should have a beautiful image. Before the wedding ceremony, it is necessary to carefully consider all the details, and this applies not only to dresses, hairstyles, but also to the wedding bouquet. Since the flower arrangement is the bride’s main accessory, she should be stylish, original and comfortable.
Features of choice
The bride’s bouquet should harmoniously complement the overall image of the girl, combined with the fabric of the dress and other decorations. Today, florists offer a chic selection of wedding compositions that can be used for a ceremony or put on the table as decoration.
For a classic white dress, brides often get simple and modest bouquets, they emphasize the tenderness and sophistication of the girl. Those representatives of the fairer sex who want to stand out in a special way are recommended more massive compositions composed of multi-colored buds.
To choose the right bouquet, you should consider the following features.
- A pen. This detail should be even, proportional and stylishly decorate the composition. Pens decorated with satin bows and lace or silk ribbons look great in bouquets.
- Flowers When choosing plants, it is advisable to pay attention to their combination and aroma. It is recommended to give preference to colors that create a pleasant, light and refreshing train.
- The size. The dimensions of the bouquet depend not only on the style of the dress, but also on the growth of the bride.In the case when the outfit is classic, you should choose compact compositions, and voluminous designs are ideal for magnificent decoration. A win-win option are bouquets made up of large and medium-sized buds. They are universal, because they go well with form-fitting dresses and multi-tiered models.
- Design. Flowers can be collected in a different style, but they should be in harmony with the theme of the holiday and the image of the girl. So, for example, for a wedding, which is planned to be celebrated in the Provence style, strict traditional bouquets of roses are not recommended. They will look out of place.
- The form. The appearance of the composition is selected not only from the personal preferences of the hero of the occasion, but also take into account the splendor of the dress. Bouquets of round, straight and teardrop shape are very popular.
- Weight. Since the bride will have to wear the flower design all day, it can become uncomfortable and put a significant strain on her hand. Therefore, before buying, you should determine the maximum weight of the bouquet so that it does not cause discomfort. It is important to remember that a sponge saturated with moisture is used in the acquired portbuketnitsa, it also increases the weight of the composition.
In addition to the above nuances, before ordering a bouquet, you need to check with the florist and how strongly selected flowers emit pollen. Of course, when they are designed, the craftsmen process all the buds, but pollen can still fall off the plants and it will ruin the dress with ugly spots.
Popular flowers
The modern design of wedding bouquets excludes restrictions on the choice of flowers, but despite this, there is a certain list of plants that are most suitable for the image of the bride and groom. Most often, compositions for brides are made of lilies, roses, lilies of the valley and tulips.
There are also bouquets of carnations and gypsophila decorated with succulents.
Compositions of violets, orchids, jasmines and daisies are also popular. Many girls choose original designs from pale pink or white peonies, which symbolize a long family life and a strong relationship.
To dilute the bouquet with paints, inserts from aspirid and sedge twigs are often added to it.
According to ancient beliefs, it is undesirable to choose flowers such as gladioli and calla lilies for a wedding. They are considered plants for men and can bring unhappiness to newlyweds.
It is not recommended to decorate bouquets with leaves of palm or fern, as they have magical energy and are a source of conflict and quarrel.
The “Queen of flowers" in wedding bouquets is a rose; it personifies innocence and purity. Both white and red roses, which indicate passion and love, look beautiful in compositions. These plants are characterized by fleshy petals and strong large stems, so they retain their appearance well throughout the holiday.
For brides who want to stand out individually, roses can be replaced with peonies. They are distinguished by the beauty and uneven shape of the petals. Unlike them, peonies look simpler, but if their buds are tightly assembled in a bouquet, you get a chic design. Peony is attributed to the flower of fun and happiness, our ancestors believed that they were able to bring joy and hope to family life. In addition, these flowers were customarily used to protect the young from evil spirits.
Orchids are no less beautiful in wedding bouquets. Since these flowers have an unusual appearance and do not tolerate competition, they try to use them in small quantities without additional decor.
Orchids are well suited to brides of any age, they are ideally emphasized in the image of the beauty of romance, tenderness and purity of feelings.
Lilies will also be an excellent choice for a solemn composition. Due to the strict form, they favorably emphasize the style of the holiday.The only drawback of these plants is that they have a sharp aroma, so they are not recommended for ceremonies that are held in closed and small rooms.
As for tulips, daisies and lilies of the valley, these are seasonal flowers, so compositions from them can be made only at certain times of the year. If the newlywed wants to surprise guests with an unusual exotic bouquet, then it is necessary to clarify the meaning of his buds in advance and find out if they are poisonous or persistent in aroma.
Color combination
Bouquets can differ not only in an unusual shape, size, but also be executed in different colors. Each tone in the bouquet is able to reflect the character of the bride and groom. So, for girls with a calm disposition, it is best to choose floral arrangements of a round regular shape, in which a delicate pink or white shade predominates.
For extraordinary ladies, a bright bouquet, assembled from plants of an unusual color, is suitable. Its shape can be different, starting from a ring-shaped and ending with a cone, the color of the composition can be red, yellow or purple.
The combination of colors in the bouquet largely depends on the appearance of the bride. Brunettes are recommended to choose designs where there is a bright orange or red tone, for blondes, on the contrary, a light palette is well suited, thanks to which they manage to additionally emphasize their “heaven”.
It is advisable for blondes to acquire a peach bouquet, it will be beautifully combined with a snow-white outfit and a composition in powdery shades. For brown-haired women, floral designs in warm colors are ideal, cream and pink shades are best suited.
A huge role in choosing the color of the bouquet is played by the age of the bride and groom. Young virgins should give preference to plants of light colors, and more mature ladies should buy models of saturated colors, which will differ in an intricate form.
In addition, it is worth knowing that each color of the bud is characterized by individual symbolism: red means fiery love and warm feelings, yellow means a happy and carefree family life, and white means innocence.
Fancy Materials Solutions
The wedding design of the bouquet can be represented not only by plant material, but also can surprise with a non-standard design. Today, there are many options for styling, thanks to which the main accessory of the bride becomes impressive and unusual.
- Sweet (candy). These are small compositions made up of various sweets and sweets. Typically, such models are chosen by girls with a sweet tooth. Such bouquets are distinguished by romantic notes, in addition to sweets, marmalade, marshmallows can be added to the composition, everything is decorated with miniature flowers made of paper or small soft toys.
- Satin. It is an original bouquet of satin buds. It must be decorated and assembled in such a way that it harmoniously combines with accessories and the main outfit of the bride. Satin compositions trimmed with beadwork, foamiran look beautiful. As an addition, dragonflies and butterflies with rhinestones may be present on the buds.
- Textile. In this case, various balls, beads and buttons are used to design the composition. This handmade handmade bouquet can also be knitted with thread knitting needles.
- Nautical. A wedding accessory decorated with starfish, shells and corals will perfectly complement the image of the mermaid bride. Auxiliary elements in this composition are only natural materials. Such a bouquet is best suited when the celebration is planned to be held in a marine theme on a yacht or the ocean.
- Paper. This is a winter design. Its main advantage is that the flowers do not fade.The buds are placed in a special box and they are made of colored, velvet and portable paper.
- Jewelry. It is a real decoration of any image of the bride. The bouquet, assembled from precious stones and gold, favorably emphasizes the rich decoration of the bride and groom.
In addition to the above types of bouquets, designs are often also used that indicate specific topics. So, for example, if a wedding ceremony is scheduled for Halloween, the main attributes of the composition can be black calla lilies, dark flowers and a pumpkin.
For brides who want to look like "snow queens", bouquets of glass buds imitating ice are ideal. It is recommended to decorate them with cones and branches of needles. In order to make the compositions stylish and beautiful, they are decorated with special accessories in the form of banknotes, feathers of birds and colorful stones. Unusual packaging-cache-pots, baskets, handbags and skipper also help to revive the composition. Such designs can be wrapped with fur, lace, leather and an expensive canvas.
How to choose?
The bouquet of the young bride should be not only beautiful, but also convenient. Therefore, before buying a wedding accessory, a girl needs to consider many important points. Today, experienced florists will help you quickly draw up the desired composition, which would ideally complement the image of the newlywed and pleasantly surprise others with his performance.
Before you go for such an important purchase, you need to decide on the financial issue and know how much you can spend on a bouquet, since it costs a lot.
Flower arrangements are best ordered in specialized salons and not purchased in tents on the streets. Non-professionals usually work in such points of sale; their wedding bouquet may turn out to be commonplace. In addition, there is a possibility that the buds will turn out to be stale and the main decoration of the holiday will fade after a few hours. To avoid this, experts recommend a few weeks before the ceremony to contact experienced florists and place an order of suitable flowers.
In this case, it is advisable to ask the masters for a catalog of their works and make sure that the bouquet will be assembled by professionals.
The composition must be designed not only according to personal preferences, but also take into account the general image and style of the bride. Flowers should be in perfect harmony with the girl’s outfit, her veil, hairdo and other decorations. In addition, it is worth paying attention to the color of the eyes, the hair of the girl, her age, character, height and makeup.
You can not choose bouquets decorated from unknown exotic plants, they can cause both allergic reactions and headaches from a persistent aroma.
Miniature and fragile brides are recommended round small designs on the portbuketnitsa, tall ladies fit compositions in the form of falling waterfalls. Models of bouquets such as “sleeve”, “drop” and “waterfall” will be beautifully emphasized by the shape of the waist and the girl’s height. Slender women are recommended compositions with hanging and flexible colors.
If, after registering a marriage, the newlyweds plan to go outdoors or ride around the city, then you need to buy bouquets in capsules, they will help preserve the charm and freshness of the flowers. When buying, you should also pay attention to the fact that the stems of the plants were originally wrapped. This will protect the bride’s dress and gloves from green spots.
Mandatory decoration in a bouquet is the presence of satin ribbons. They symbolize the tenderness and purity of love, so there is no need to save on these details. Wedding decorations can also be decorated with small silver figures in the form of hearts, doves or angels. Similar decorative elements are used only in pairs.
Despite the fact that the bouquet is bought a few hours before the celebration and will be fresh, it is still recommended to order two compositions - one of the living ones and the other of artificial flowers. This will help to avoid unpleasant situations during the ceremony and photo shoot.
Fashion ideas
In order for the wedding day to be remembered forever, and the celebration was held at the highest level, it is necessary not only to draw up a clear holiday program in advance, but also to pay special attention to the design of the image of the bride. Since the bouquet is considered to be the main accessory of the newlywed, it should be stylish and original. To compose a floral composition, you can apply various styles, which will indicate the theme of the celebration and emphasize the beauty of the outfit.
Recently, many newlyweds prefer to complement their image with unusual bouquets, the following options are very popular among them.
- Glamelia. These are beautiful compositions that look like one huge blossoming bud. Typically, such bouquets are collected from camellias and gladioli, and rosamelia and lilimelia may also be present. Similar designs look chic from petals of orchids, camellias and roses. To create a stylish masterpiece, at least 20 flowers are required, they are subjected to special processing and sprayed with a solution that creates the effect of dew drops as decoration.
Such bouquets are practical and versatile, they do not break, do not require water, but their preparation is laborious, therefore they are expensive.
- The whip. Such compositions are characterized by a maximum length, so they are made out exclusively of resistant varieties of plants. Externally, the design resembles a falling waterfall of flower buds. These options do without water, they look elegant, but they can break quickly, so they can not be thrown and constantly carry with them.
- Coupling. In the case when the bride wants to stand out in her image in an original way, then an unusual bouquet in the form of a sleeve will suit her. The model is designed in such a way that there are voids for hands inside it.
Chic compositions, as a rule, are acquired at ceremonies that take place in the winter or autumn season, they are decorated with fur or cotton.
- Beautiful compositions also deserve special attention. “Bag” and “umbrella”. They can be both open and closed, as well as assembled from medium and small-sized flowers. These bouquets are perfect for any style of wedding dress and give the girl a touch of mystery. The bouquet bag can be worn on the hand, it is comfortable, lightweight, does not require wet makeup and does not deform.
As for the "umbrella" option, it is best used only for photo shoots, because this design is heavy and large.
A master class on creating a delicate bouquet with your own hands, see below.