Wedding Bouquet: How To Make The Right Choice
Choosing your wedding bouquet is an important part of the
planning process as bouquets of flowers have always been a big
attraction at any wedding. Bouquets are already part of the
wedding tradition on all races. A bouquet of flowers symbolizes
a blossoming maiden and reflects her emotions.
Therefore, wedding bouquets should be carefully selected and
planned the same way you plan for your wedding gown. Here are
just a few tips in choosing your wedding bouquet:
1. It is recommended that you choose a flower that is on season
to save money and time. This will not give you hard time trying
to order the flower as well.
2. You can choose other alternatives like silk flowers
especially if the flower you would like to use is not in season.
Silk flowers are also suited in formal weddings; fresh picked
flowers may not fit a very formal party.
3. Your bouquet should not drown you. Be sure that it will not
cover your figure. If you are petite, the weight of the flower
might be too heavy for your built and may affect your posture
and how you carry your gown. Remember that your bouquet should
not be too big so as not to cover your elegant gown and should
be easy to carry.
4. The flowers you chose should last for the entire day. Make
sure that your flowers still hold up even at the end of the day
so that you will still look glamorous when taken pictures. Using
a bouquet holder is suggested to keep the flowers fresh during
the entire day. Also take the advice of your florist on which
flowers easily wilt so that you can avoid choosing them.
5. Don't let your florist imagine the flower design you like.
You may take a picture or a printed copy of the bouquet style
you prefer. Also bring a sample fabric of the gowns so that the
florist can choose the correct shade of flower that will match
the color of the gowns. Some bouquets may be decorated with
ribbons, lace and silk materials. You can advise the florist on
what specific designs would you like to add for your flowers.
6. Why not choose a flower that has special meaning? That will
not be difficult since most flowers have their meanings.
Stephanotis stands for happiness in marriage, Rose means love
and being true, and Tulips stand for perfect love and
declaration of love.
7. One of the first things to consider when opting for a bouquet
is the style. Choose the bouquet style that will suit you and
your personality. Bouquets are more personal nowadays and
reflect the brides' personalities. For Nosegays, where flowers
are clustered in a round form, can vary in sophistication and
will fit any personality. In Cascade bouquets, flowers are
arranged in a descending form. These bouquets are voluptuous and
can be the center of attention.
They are recommended for traditional weddings. There are flowers
where stems are wrapped around in ribbons and they are called
Hand-tied bouquets. These bouquets bring a casual aura and are
recommended for garden weddings. There are also Contemporary
bouquets where flowers are arranged in style but with no
geometric form. These arrangements of flowers represent the
individuality of a bride and are mostly used in sophisticated
weddings.
8. The top wedding flowers are Rose, Lilly, Orchid, Hyacinth,
Tulip, Stephanotis and Daisy. You may want to follow the trend
and choose these flowers for your bouquet.