For centuries, the blue color symbolizes peace, comfort and tranquility. It is a symbol of all the lightest, so it is often used in wedding decor. One of the most popular trends of recent years has been the design in this shade of bridal bouquets.
What does this color symbolize?
Blue color is considered a symbol of mystery and mystery. It is perfect for a delicate and stylish wedding bouquet. Flowers of blue, azure and cornflower hues invariably evoke a sense of admiration. As a rule, they are preferred by noble, aristocratic people, who thus emphasize their bright and truly sincere feelings. The blue color in many cultures is firmly connected with the goddess of love and beauty Venus. It symbolizes eternal fidelity, therefore absolutely in all beliefs and cultures it always has a favorable meaning. So, in Christianity it means prudence, in Western beliefs - a strong foundation and stability, and in the Middle East - worldly wisdom.
It is generally accepted that if this shade is present in the newlyweds' outfits, the newly-made spouses will always be very much devoted to the main family values, will go through life hand in hand, helping each other in moments of adversity.
Not every girl highlights a blue bouquet. Usually, those brides who value real family comfort and the warmth of their homeland are choosing it. Such girls are not prone to risky adventures and often they look very restrained. But they know how to sincerely appreciate their companion and daily give him their warmth and care.
Which bride is right for you?
If we talk about the outside of the choice of a blue or blue bouquet, then most of all it will suit blue-eyed brides. He will make the look more expressive, and give the image a finished and carefully thought out look. For young brides of the “summer” color type, bouquets of all shades of blue will be very appropriate. Owners of light white skin and light brown hair can give preference to roses of cold shades and blue hydrangeas. But girls with red hair should choose purple flowers, in this case irises, orchids or violets will be appropriate.
It should be noted that the blue floral bouquet looks good both in the hands of a young girl and an older woman. However, usually such compositions attract all the views of others, so timid young newlyweds often begin to feel not very comfortable. A blue bouquet perfectly emphasizes the whiteness of the dress, while designers do not recommend buying a fluffy skirt - a blue bouquet characterizes laconicism, exceptional taste, style and thoughtfulness of the image. There is no room for ruffles, shuttlecocks and old-fashioned veils. The flowing fitting dress or the outfit with an asymmetrical hem looks most harmonious with a blue or blue bouquet.
Which flowers to choose?
If you decide to stay on a blue bouquet, it is very important to think over what colors it will consist of. Hydrangeas, as a rule, are steadily associated with sincerity of mutual feelings and hope. The blue shade of this plant not only improves the energy of the wedding bouquet, but also gives the overall decor a style, glamor and at the same time a touch of antiquity and aristocracy. With these flowers you can arrange a wedding in July, August or September. By the way, the bride can pick up a mono-bouquet of hydrangeas, and can order compositions supplemented with white flowers.
Small roses of white color look best with hydrangea, and the extravagance of such a bouquet is best emphasized with a satin ribbon.
Saturated blue peonies look extremely stylish and expensive. If your celebration is scheduled for May, June or July, then you just need these luxurious flowers. In all cultures, they are considered a talisman that attracts luck, fun and prosperity - and this is exactly what the newlyweds need. A large peony flower is always effective in the overall floral arrangement, it smells good and retains freshness for a rather long time. Peonies combine with small roses and in general they make up the perfect wedding bouquet.
A real crown of beauty should be called a bouquet of bright blue roses. It is not without reason that this flower is considered royal. Most brides, without hesitation, give him preference during the design of the wedding arrangement. Blue roses are in perfect harmony with any wedding decor and outfit of a young wife. Such a bouquet symbolizes faith in miracles and eternal passion. These flowers combine favorably with freesia.
Cornflowers are wildflowers that speak of the innocence, sincerity and purity of a young bride. This bouquet can become a harmonious decoration of the marriage ceremony, especially if you combine blue flowers with daisies - this combination will be very naive and sweet. But for an autumn wedding it is worth stopping at blue chrysanthemums. This flower quite often decorates the outfit of the newlywed in September, shading her snow-white dress. Traditionally, florists recommend combining such flowers with roses and gerberas.
Invariably luxurious, expensive and extraordinary will look like a bouquet of blue orchids. These flowers are of oriental origin and traditionally symbolize an all-consuming feeling of tenderness and sincere love. This solution is optimal for the most modern and confident women - an orchid in blue and delicate blue shades invariably looks exotic and extremely elegant. This is exactly what the bride will look like, in whose hands she will have such a stylish bouquet. As a rule, blue orchids are combined with roses.
A pretty exquisite relative of the orchid - dendrobium. It goes well with tulips, is characterized by a variety of different tones of blue and is considered an ideal attribute for wedding decor. Delicate and exquisite buttercup anemones are most often white, and blue varieties are rare, but always beautiful. A characteristic feature of the flower is its black core.
Such flowers are optimally arranged in one bouquet with milky white and deep blue plants.
You can go beyond the limits of everyday life if you opt for garden irises. These large, but delicate spring flowers will appeal to a girl who loves originality and traditional classics, true freshness and high style. Combinations of irises with snow-white roses and light tulips look very good. Irises are blue, blue or purple. In all cases, they look pretty stylish.
In winter, you can opt for gerberas, which many associate with flirting, joy and a sincere smile. With these flowers you can set stylish accents in luxurious bouquets of roses and chrysanthemums. Blue gerberas will look harmoniously in the hands of a groom dressed in a blue suit, while they will not merge with the snow-white outfit of the bride and groom. Keep in mind that gerberas imply conciseness and clarity of geometric lines. The cascade additions are inappropriate here.
Eustoma is traditionally associated with joy, tenderness and touching charm. That is why he will appeal to the most romantic bride. Eustomas are usually combined with roses and hydrangeas, as well as supplemented with berries and herbs. A composition of blue callas looks very beautiful. Perhaps this is one of the most sophisticated flowers, which emphasizes the exceptional charm, become, grace and sincerity of the girl. Callas are traditionally arranged with irises and roses.
A bouquet of bright blue freesias will look really aristocratic. This flower symbolizes the endless trust of the partner. Despite its external fragility, the plant carries in each petal a huge energy of warmth, comfort and goodness. Such a plant is appropriate to combine with hydrangeas and a rose.
Possible combinations
If a girl decided to give preference to compositions from blue flowers, then she should carefully, literally to the smallest detail, think over her wedding image. A white dress will look best. However, the presence of blue inserts and decor elements is allowed. A pale blue outfit will also be very appropriate and harmonious, but only if the shade is very light. If the main tone of the dress is saturated, rather azure, then it is better to dwell on bouquets of other tones.
If you intend to hold in your hands a wedding bouquet with wildflowers, then a white dress can be decorated with blue embroidery, which will emphasize the elegance and at the same time the modesty of the bride and groom.
If the bride intends to put on a blue dress on the most important day for her, then it should be supplemented with a white ribbon and decorate the same bouquet. It is better to choose jewelry and a garter to match the colors, Swarovski crystals look very good in the decoration of the outfit - they play with all the colors of the rainbow in any light and create a radiant and a bit fantastic image of the bride. Accessories need to be selected in the same style with a floral arrangement. For example, if you put on a white dress with a blue trim, it is best to complement the blue bouquet with a white ribbon. With a blue bouquet, sapphire and turquoise jewelry look good.
Interesting examples
Blue bridal bouquets are suitable only for stylish, purposeful and restrained girls.
Most often, the composition is composed of roses, hydrangeas, irises, peonies and gerberas.
Wedding bouquets of wildflowers look very romantic.
Such combinations as yellow-blue, red-blue, beige-blue, dark-blue with ivory or peach look very beautiful.
