Bridal Flower Bouquets

Bridal flower bouquets are an important part of your wedding ceremony. What you choose must compliment your dress, match the décor, and also set the tone or mood for your special day. While bridal flower arrangements may be small, there are many decisions that go into composing a bouquet. What shape will it be? What kind of stems will go in it? What colour should the flowers be? Modern or traditional? Single stem or overloaded with flowers? It's easy see how a bride-to-be could get lost in the decision-making process. There are many different shapes to bridal flower bouquets, even simple round bouquets have a variety of arrangement options. It can be very overwhelming for someone unfamiliar with flower arranging to discuss proceedings with a professional florist. Be sure to do your research While by no means exhaustive, here's a basic guide to bridal flower bouquet styles: Round Nosegay, Beidermier, Posy A Nosegay bouquet is round in shape with less flowers and more greenery. Flowers are usually round in shape and approximately the same size. With a Posy bouquet, also round in shape, stems may be removed and wired or left natural. Beidermeiers are also round, with flowers of the same type arranged in rings. Each ring is comprised of one variety of flower. Crescent A crescent bouquet can be symmetrical or asymmetrical. An symmetrical crescent bouquet has flowers and greenery arched at same lengths on both sides; an assymmetrical, has one side longer. Modern A modern arrangement does not have a defined shape and is more freeform in its construction. Tropical flowers are sometimes used for this type of wedding bouquet. Single Stem Some brides elect to carry a single stem for an elegant, high-impact feel. Teardrop/Cascade Teardrop andcascade bouquets are, as the name suggests, more flowing and natural-looking. While the cascade bouquet has a natural flow, the teardrop bouquet is more stiff and arranged. While there are more types of bouquets, this is a good guide for getting started. Once you have decided the basic shape you would like, you can think about the type of stems you would like in your bridal flower arrangement. Lilies, roses, carnations, orchids and peonies are all traditionally popular- each has a different meaning and conveys a different statement. Recently, tropical foliage and rare flowers have become more popular with modern brides- talk to your florist about unusual flowers if this appeals to you, but be aware that exotic flowers can be more expensive and harder to find in season. Above all, you should make sure you find a good florist. Don't be afraid to “audition” florists. Ask them to come up with sample bouquets or to provide pictures of previous work. Once you have found a florist that you feel confident with, the only limit is your imagination.