Flowers add a wonderful burst of colour and style to any wedding and often the bridal bouquet is the main highlight of the wedding. Details of the wedding bouquet are sometimes forgotten in the bigger scheme of wedding planning but it is important to ensure the design you choose fits into your wedding theme and complements your wedding gown. Just like every wedding gown is unique, not every wedding bouquet is similar and in this second installment of your guide to wedding bouquets, more ideas will be featured for the modern bride to choose as her bridal hand bouquet.
Flower Hoop Bouquet
The flower hoop bouquet is one of the easiest to make. It has no definite style or shape and usually features the bride’s favourite flowers hand-tied in a bunch. It is also called the clutch bouquet and usually consists a simple style of flowers gathered together in a loose bunch. Long-stemmed flowers look especially lovely in this style with the stems wrapped in a large satin ribbon decorated with little pearls or sequins.
Single Stem Bouquet
The single stem bouquet is a simple but wonderfully elegant bouquet that is perfect for the simple bride. It usually highlights a single large flower such as a lily or gerbera with a large ribbon bow wrapped around the stem for added emphasis. The single flower concept is great for fuss-free brides, DIY brides or brides on a budget and can be made to look very pretty without too much effort!
Pomander Flower Bouquet
The pomander style is fast becoming popular amongst brides who love it for its cute and unique shape. The pomander is basically a flower ball of small flowers attached to a ribbon loop or pearls. The bride carries it looped around her wrist or fingers by her side which leaves her hands freer instead of a conventional flower bouquet. Its cute size is also great for the little flowergirls or bridesmaids.
Cascade or Teardrop Flower Bouquet
The cascade or teardrop bouquet date back as far as the 1920s where they were so exaggerated they almost concealed the bride! Luckily, today, they are much smaller and are designed in a fluid shape to spill over the bride’s hands to trail downwards. It is one of the most traditional and elaborate flower bouquets and are perfect for a traditional wedding.
Ballerina Flower Bouquet
The Ballerina bouquet is a pretty round bouquet comprising a mixture of flowers and tulle or netting. It was made popular during the war when flowers were scarce and tulle was used to give the bouquet added bulk . The tulle gives it a soft and elegant look and goes beautifully when paired with wedding gowns which has a tulle or organza sash or overlay. Brides can opt to add some ribbons and pearls to complete the pretty look.
The beauty of the flowers the blushing bride carries as she walks down the aisle is the perfect complement to her white wedding gown and her glow of bridal happiness. Hence, take some time to think of your favourite flowers and to discuss with your florist the most suitable option for you.
More ideas for your wedding flower bouquets in Part 1.
With Love,
Elle