Bridal bouquet can have one or another main color. To choose red, you need to have some courage. But such a floral arrangement in the hands of a girl will serve as a relentless magnet that will attract the eyes of those gathered throughout the wedding ceremony.
Color value
Red in most cultures is associated with passion and a sense of love. And also he is a sign of security.
Shades of red are also important. Saturated scarlet means the passionate side of love, and burgundy is a sign of respect.
In the countries of the East, this tone is associated with summer heat and activity. It is the embodiment of male energy. At the same time, it remains the most common color for bridesmaid dresses, who choose it as a sign of good luck and fertility.
In Russia, red meant the same thing as beautiful, and was a reflection of the feminine essence. It was believed that he protected his owner from negative energy attacks.
And also one should not forget about the meaning of red in Christianity. This is a sign of Christ's shed blood.
For a wedding, a bouquet in such a palette is most suitable.
Which bride is right for you?
The red color of the bouquet will suit every bride who has an internal willingness to choose such a decoration. If a girl is modest and introverted, she is unlikely to want to pick him up. But passionate, distinguished by courage and self-confidence - for sure.
At the same time, when choosing a particular shade in a floral arrangement, one should take into account the particular appearance of the lady.
It is better for light-skinned blondes to opt for a bouquet that includes flowers in light shades of red, red and coral tones.
It is advisable not to use a fair-haired bride with fair skin in a bouquet of bright colors. Here, the place will be cold pink with wine red.
Red-haired beauties with a golden tint of skin can safely take a bouquet of rich red tones interspersed with orange.
The beauty of the dark-haired dark-skinned girl is most emphasized by the purple bouquet.
Plant selection
Roses are a classic wedding bouquet. Red roses, which are a symbol of love, in this jewelry will look simply luxurious. For contrast, they can be combined with whites - stephanotis or callas.
Gerbera looks very similar to chamomile. By her appearance, she recalls the inner openness and positive mood of life of the one whose decoration is. The flat shape of the flowers does not allow you to create a bouquet of only them. It is better to combine gerberas with other colors that resonate in tone and emphasize the dignity of the basic. Keep in mind that their stems are rather flimsy. Therefore, so that the bouquet does not lose sight until the end of the wedding ceremony, they have to be fixed with wire.
For a young girl, tulips will be a good choice, which are a symbol of selfless feelings, marital fidelity and the transience of beauty. It is advisable to choose specimens with buds in which the petals are tightly closed. Then the wedding decoration will not lose its fresh look for a long time.
Peony will look very elegant in a bouquet. These red flowers mean not only love, but also prosperity, as well as luck. For example, the Chinese believe that it is a red peony that attracts a loved one to a girl.
For feng shui, peonies are used for success and advancement in business.
A bouquet of callas will look unusualpersonifying a happy marriage and protecting the family. The original look of the flower allows you to create a very attractive bouquet.
Many perceive carnations as a symbol of Victory and memory. Meanwhile, a competent florist can create a wonderful bouquet of red fluffy flowers that will help to focus the attention of the bride present on the person. Carnations combine in a bouquet with roses.
A great option is to use alstroemeria. These flowers of various shades, including red, resemble lilies in appearance. They have the same veins and dots on the petals.
A bouquet of such plants will embody the softness and strength, combined in the character of the girl, as well as remind of the sincerity of her love, overcoming all the difficulties on the way to happiness.
A bouquet can be made only from alstroemeria, including copies of red and white flowers. This combination is classic. As this flower grows in a bush, the amount of decoration will be significant. Yes, and it will last a long time, since these flowers do not lose their attractive appearance for a long time.
When composing the bouquet, one should take into account the “behavior” of different plants in contact with the “neighbors”. So, carnations and tulips do not fit well with other flowers. The tulip will wither from the neighborhood itself, and carnations will “crush partners” with prolonged contact.
Roses quite successfully get along with alstromeries and lilies, chrysanthemums. Chrysanthemums themselves feel great next to gerberas.
Peony will keep a smart look for a long time next to hydrangeas and forget-me-nots.
Combination with other shades.
When choosing a red bouquet, you need to keep in mind that the appearance of the bride of tenderness will add flowers of light red tones. If you want to achieve showiness and a sense of strength and passion, preference should be given to saturated tones. The combination of light and dark shades of red will allow you to perceive the bouquet as more voluminous compared to what it really is.
Bloody hues should be tempered by contrast with white flowers, which will serve as the background for the main tone.Moreover, in terms of meaning, such a bouquet will remind of the unity of passion and innocence, tension and sublimity.
Beige or cream will also help dilute flaming red. Compared to white, these shades are not so contrasting with scarlet and purple, but the combination in such tones is more sophisticated.
The bouquet may be yellow or blue-red, but in one and in the other case, this combination should include green in the form of leafy or grassy decorations. This will ensure a smooth transition between the two tones.
The bouquet looks luxurious, in which the transition from red through pale pink to white is created.
With a red bouquet you can use just green. The green-red combination is natural and perfectly perceived by the eye. To complement the basic tone of the bouquet, it is advisable to choose plants of dark green shades. The pale ones here will look out of place.
Although, with regard to the use of green colors, their combination with red is quite acceptable and looks original. Florists select orchids, freesia, chrysanthemums for these purposes.
The combination of such flowers in a bouquet is often used when conducting events in nature or when recreating the atmosphere of an elven tale or the Middle Ages. Green flowers represent youthful hopes and harmony in the soul.
An unusual and attractive combination will be the use of red with purple flowers, which there are a lot of shades in nature. Purple and lilac tones, for example, go well with burgundy and cherry colors.
Bouquet design
The red bouquet of the bride requires a thoughtful attitude to its design. In pursuit of the magnificence of this obligatory element of a wedding, one cannot get such an effect when the flower decoration in the girl’s hands distracts attention from her beauty. But you also need to keep in mind in what style the whole holiday is conceived.
A bouquet of red flowers is often framed using small details.serving as decorations for flower buds and trunk composition. Decor can be done with a ribbon of one color or another, pearl blotches and small flowers of a contrasting red hue. For decoration, berries and colorful leaves are suitable (if autumn is in the yard).
At the same time, it is better to avoid bright rhinestones and stones in the decoration, as they will blur the viewer's attention when looking at the bouquet.
It usually has the shape of a circle or oval. Other options are acceptable:
- ball;
- cascade;
- scepter;
- crescent.
With the spherical shape of the bouquet, the flowers form the corresponding volumetric figure so that the stems of the plants are not visible. Such a bouquet during use hangs on the bride’s hand, like a lady’s bag. The “pen” for him is the tape. This composition is suitable for a slim and tall beauty.
For a tall bride, it is good to use the design of flowers in the form of a cascade. It is assembled on a special frame. The bouquet has the shape of a drop. Flowers fall down like a waterfall.
This effect is achieved through the use of climbing plants and flowers with a long stem.
Long stem flowers are also used to create the scepter. They are fastened into a single whole with an ordinary tape.
To give the bouquet a crescent shape, a special frame is also used. At the same time, flowers can seem to flow down due to the use of flowing decorative elements that create the effect of "fluidity".
An unusual version of a wedding bouquet is attractive when it is made in the shape of a basket. It looks very elegant. Wearing such an ornament is easy and convenient.
Combination with dress and accessories
When creating a wedding bouquet, special attention should be paid to the shape of the bride’s dress. Lush with many frills in harmony with a miniature floral decoration. A bride in a fitted outfit that is not difficult to cut will look advantageous with a large bouquet or cascading-type composition in her hands. It is important that the luxury of the holiday floral element does not overshadow the beauty of the dress.
If the bride is pre-configured for the red composition in her hands at the wedding ceremony, it is better for her to pay attention to the dress with the train. This certainly will not be lost against the background of other holiday decorations.
It is most advantageous to choose a white outfit, since against its background a red bouquet in combination with any floral additions in the composition will look catchy. However, the ivory color in the outfit also does not die out of the splendor of the bouquet and the whole image of the girl.
When choosing a red floral arrangement, you will have to abandon pink or blue. They will not be able to look advantageous against the background of such jewelry.
A red wedding dress is chosen by many brides. Preferring such a toilet, you should avoid a bouquet in a completely red tone. It must be diluted with white, green or golden, so that the image of the bride herself is not blurred and not smeared.
It should be borne in mind that the red bouquet will be a bright spot against the background of the girl. Therefore, choosing accessories for her outfit, she is better off avoiding the use of a large number of jewelry. But it’s good to make a manicure in red colors. And also the bouquet can be combined in color with the lips of the bride.
