The traditional solution for the bride’s wedding bouquet is a rose, a symbol of femininity and beauty. As a rule, compositions for the holiday are collected from its bush variety, which has neat little buds. The popularity of spray roses is explained by its universal application - it will suit both a large and a miniature bride, regardless of the style of the wedding celebration.
Symbolism of the flower
Of course, for most people, a rose is one of the main symbols of love. The same applies to its bush variety. The colors of the buds mean the numerous shades of this feeling - for example, the scarlet rose clearly indicates passion, light pink - about tenderness, and snow-white - about the purity and innocence of the relationship. In addition, such values as generosity, fertility, intimacy, mystery, or grace are ascribed to a flower.
Which brides will suit?
A bouquet of spray roses is usually suitable for most brides, since this composition is considered quite universal. It is best to choose white flowers, which are then complemented with details that are in harmony with the outfit, makeup and the general theme of the wedding.
For example, miniature brides in straight dresses without special details will suit both cascading teardrop-shaped compositions, as well as small and concise ones. Bright brunettes will look impressive with bright scarlet small bouquets.
Red-haired beauties will look good with orange bouquets, and blondes with pastel shades, from cream to pink.
To middle-aged brides, by the way, it is recommended to use blooming buds of bright colors, burgundy or scarlet.
Selection of roses
The bush rose is distinguished by its neat and tidy shape and convenient size, which allows it to be used to create various types of compositions for both classical and non-standard ceremonies. The buds can be smooth or a little disheveled, in addition, the leaves are embossed. When choosing roses, it is necessary to consider which color will be in harmony with the image, whether it has the necessary symbolism and whether the shape of the flowers is suitable for the intended accessory.
For a cascading bouquet, you can use both long branches and short flowers, since a drop-down composition will be formed, requiring the use of plants of different lengths. For a classic accessory, it is better to choose neat flowers with smooth petals and short legs.
It should be remembered that they will be pressed tightly against one another, which means that the buds must be strong and able to withstand this action.
For a spherical decoration that is attached to the wrist, flowers of the smallest size with short stems will be required. Glamelia composition requires roses of the same size and appearance. Peony buds will create a delicate and elegant bouquet.
The color scheme and decor of the bouquet
The choice of bouquet should overlap with the dress of the bride, and with the theme of the wedding itself. In addition, the color of spray roses may have a certain meaning. For example, a bouquet of white buds will tell about the tenderness and purity of the relationship of future spouses. Pink roses symbolize care, trust and understanding. An armful of bright red roses will hint at the blazing fire of passions.
Orange flowers will tell a lot about the bride herself. As a rule, compositions from them are chosen by sunny, positive and active girls who seek to enjoy life as much as possible. Their marital union will certainly be filled with vivid emotions and unforgettable impressions. Non-standard green roses will attract prosperity and prosperity to the future family. The blue color of the wedding accessory will show the originality of his mistress and her unconventional approach to life.
The main thing to remember when composing a bouquet is that you cannot use more than three colors in one composition, otherwise it will be clumsy, cheap and tasteless. In addition, the bouquet should be part of the whole image, complement it, and not stand out, overshadowing the rest of the details.
Combinations with other colors
Compositions of roses and red alstroemerias that complement white eustomas and blue freesias look luxurious. Alstroemeria is one of the main neighbors of roses - it complements the necessary exotic, diluting the classic mood. Most often, bright alstroemerias are combined with delicate light roses. However, in this case, you should try, and make the same flashy accent in the image of the wedding. It happens that florists combine miniature flowers with lush peonies.
Successful are considered and compositions of chrysanthemums along with bright roses. In addition, it is a great idea to combine ordinary garden roses and spray roses.
In the bouquet, flowers can also be supplemented with various berries, elongated leaves, dried twigs, cones or even fruits.
The gradient composition looks great, in which the dark colors of the components smoothly turn into light.
White roses look great with irises, hydrangeas, hypericum berries and roses of other colors. It’s a good idea to use them not only for a bouquet, but also for a bride’s hairstyle, as well as the decor of the room.
Combination with dress and accessories
A wedding bouquet should be combined with the dress and with the accessories of the bride. It is best to turn to a stylist for an image, as many unforeseen problems can arise. For example, white roses go poorly with cream dress or ivory.The flowers themselves will be beautiful, but now the dress will seem dirty and unprepossessing. In addition, you should not combine a white bouquet with a pure white dress - they will merge, depriving each other of uniqueness and memorability.
It is important to be careful with bright colors. - You can easily slide into vulgarity. But if you correctly choose a delicate peach or other light dress and complement it with a bright scarlet bouquet, which is considered more persistent than white, then everyone will be delighted. In this case, the man is advised to choose a tie to match the tone or buttonhole, and the bride herself - also a belt.
Peach flowers perfectly complement nude outfits.
In general, the main rule for choosing a bouquet is to balance the dress. This suggests that if the dress is complex, then the bouquet should be simple, and, conversely, a concise and straightforward outfit allows you to experiment with flowers.
In the case when there are decorative elements on the outfit, such as rhinestones or pearls, it makes sense to repeat them in a bouquet.
However, it should be remembered that from bush roses it will be difficult to create something large and voluminous, and it will be rather ridiculous to collect a huge composition from several small flowers.
By the way, the classic image excludes the inclusion of wildflowers, and the boho style - an excess of decorative elements.
Tips from stylists and florists
If the spouses do not have unnecessary finances, then a bouquet of spray roses can be collected independently. You will have to prepare the flowers of the selected shade, additional plant components (for example, St. John's wort green and limonium purple), an adhesive tape of a green hue, a satin ribbon reaching a width of five centimeters corresponding to the color of the wedding, and pins.
At the first stage, it will be necessary to process the stems - cut them to thirty centimeters, gently peel the thorns and remove the leaves. Next, roses are selected that will be in the center of the bouquet, usually from two to four copies. They are connected using adhesive tape, located three centimeters lower than the buds themselves.
Then the remaining flowers and plant details are added to the bouquet. It is important that each new layer is lower than the previous one. New elements are also attached with adhesive tape. If everything is done correctly, then the composition at this point will take the form of a circle. The finished bouquet is once again treated with adhesive material, after which the tips are shortened to the same state. A fabric ribbon is tied over the stems, sometimes twice, to hide the tape. The location of its edges is fixed with pins.
If you want to create something more complicated, then the "recipe" is as follows:
- from nine to eleven white or yellow roses;
- seven or nine irises;
- fourteen sprigs of chamomile;
- five buds of blue eustoma;
- sprigs of greenery at will.
If too many components are used, and the handle of the bouquet becomes too thick, some buds should be cut off from the stems and instead mounted on a special wire. In addition, florists recommend preparing a portbuketnitsa - a special device with an oasis, which houses the stem of the bouquet. So the flower arrangement will be able to transfer even a many-hour celebration.
You will learn more about how to make a wedding bouquet yourself from the video below.
Beautiful examples
A spherical bouquet looks very stylish, made of brightly colored buds, scarlet or pink. As a rule, it either does not require additional elements, or a few pearls, greens and small light flowers will be enough. A qualified florist will be able to complement the composition with a pen, and then the bouquet will turn into a full-fledged accessory that is very easy to transport.
An interesting solution would be to release several flowers with a peculiar “tail”.Spherical bouquets without tails are especially suitable for fragile brides, but the already elongated version is for larger ladies.
Beautiful, bright and piquant will be a bouquet of bright red flowers and green additions: twigs and leaves. Such a composition will go well with a white lace dress with long sleeves and several bright accessories. Of course, only a confident girl who is not afraid to become the center of attention can choose this bouquet.
Gentle and touching will be a miniature mono-bouquet, some of the flowers of which are still in the bud stage, and some have already blossomed. It will require only a few "zest", for example, a strass and the corresponding tape for dressing.
At a classic wedding, a bouquet of roses of wine and pastel shades, tied with a red satin ribbon, will look perfect. A wedding in the style of shabby chic or boho, as well as another "natural" ceremony, it is recommended to supplement with two types of roses - snow-white and cream, different in size, as well as red berries. The stems are rewound with a ribbon, the shade of which coincides with the shade of berries.
