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Choosing your Bridal Bouquet

Bridal bouquets are one of the most important flowers you choose for your special wedding day. From roses to lily of the valley and all the flowers in between, your bridal bouquet needs to compliment your beautiful wedding dress and WOW your guests! Getting engaged is a very exciting time. A wonderful experience when two people commit to starting a new life together. Preparations for your wedding begin almost straight away by planning your date to get married and then thinking about the dress, flowers and venue to hold your special day. Whether you want a big bold bridal bouquet or a delicately wired bridal bouquet filled with scented flowers, our expert florists are here to make your bridal bouquet dreams come true. There is something for everyone style available on our website for same day delivery.

Old European traditions state that it was customary for an unmarried woman to tear pieces from the bridal bouquet in order to capture some of that good fortune for themselves in the future. Traditions have changed over time and now the bridal tradition is that the bride will throw the bridal bouquet over her head for the female guests to catch. It is thought whoever catches the bridal bouquet will share the good fortune for their future and be next to marry.

What makes the perfect bridal bouquet?

There are many different styles of bridal bouquet and our professionally trained florists are able to make them all. Bridal bouquets are one of the most important flowers to decide on for your wedding. Held by the bride the bouquet symbolises happiness and love in the marriage, with the ribbon around the stems signifying fellowship. Choose from a loose long flowing elegant bouquet of roses, phalaenopsis orchids, eucalyptus, and pampas grass. Or a tight bouquet of white peonies.

When choosing your bridal bouquet there are a few things to remember. It is always wise to consider your dress style and shape. Think about how lavish or simple you want your bridal bouquet to be. If your wedding dress is flamboyant and filled with detail it would be wise to choose a bridal bouquet that doesn’t overshadow the design. Something simple and elegant would be best.

Unusually by the time you start to think about your bridal bouquet you have already selected the wedding dress, venue and bridesmaids dresses. However you may not yet have thought of the colour palette for your wedding. This is an important part of the decision making process for your bridal flowers. Your colour palette includes all of the colours you want to feature in your wedding. Whether you choose to stick with classical greens and white or bold and vibrant corals, purples and oranges. A definite colour palette will need to be chosen for your bridal bouquet that includes the colours you are using throughout your wedding day.

The size and shape of your bouquet also matters. If you are a smaller frame and have a long sleek dress a big bold and loose bridal bouquet will simply hide you and your dress. Similarly if you have a large and floaty wedding dress a small simple few stem bridal bouquet may be missed. The bridal bouquet needs to complement and enhance your dress.

Small and Delicate Bouquets or Big and Bold Bouquets

The final decision to make is if you would like a structured bouquet or a loose and wild bridal bouquet. There are a number of different styles to choose from, all in fashion at different times of the century. Choose from a round tight rose bouquet, a cascade bouquet delicately wired to stop it from being too heavy and create a delicate movement from the flowers. Or a loose and bold hand tied bridal bouquet. Each design has its merits and depends on how lavish or simple you want your style to be and of course your dress!

Most importantly, think about what you like. Some brides ask from specific flowers which remind them of a loved one or of a special time in their life. Some brides include a brooch or a pin to signify someone who can no longer share their wedding day with them. It’s important to make sure your bridal bouquet is as personal to you as it is a part of the wedding.

If you need any advice or tips and hints about your bridal bouquet contact us or pop into one our shops and talk to our highly trained floral experts. We are here to help you choose the right bridal bouquet for your special wedding day.