The bridal bouquet is one of the most important styling details that most brides tend to pay a lot of attention to. Having your perfect bundle of blooms for your wedding day can be a make or break kinda thing. Many couples also choose to preserve the bouquet as a talisman of the day.
So choosing one can prove to be rather intimidating! I’ve compiled a few helpful tips to nudge you in the right direction. Make sure to save this blogpost for future use! ?
1: Choose Your Dress First
Your dress will determine the shape, style and colours of your bouquet.
Bouquet by Kadou
2: Pick flowers that evoke YOUR unique style!
Never be afraid to choose a style even if it is not trending right now.
Bouquet by Dané Verwey
3: Choose flowers that are in season at the time of your wedding day.
I am a sucker for being kind to the environment, aren’t you? Picking something that not only looks gorgeous on your wedding day, but also giving back to mother nature is a win-win combo!
Bouquet by Katherine’s mum
4: Your bouquet should compliment your dress…
Not drown it out!
Bouquet by Dekinstyl
5: Be sure your bouquet isn’t too heavy or too fragrant.
You want to be as comfortable as possible on the day! And so do the bees.
Bouquet by Lush Signature Floral Styling
6:Accent colours are key!
Know what yours are! And don’t just base your bouquet on your bridesmaids’ dresses.
Bouquet by Lush Signature Floral Styling
7: It’s all about balance
Simple dress plus busy bouquet equals a great combo! Remember to balance it all out.
Bouquet by Love Laugh
8: Add something heirloom for a personal touch.
A ribbon or a brooch can add interest and personal meaning to your bouquet.
Bouquet by Petal’Je
9: Forget the traditional
Putting together florals and fauna you have never thought possible can change your bouquet from something “seen-it-before” to something truly unique.
Bouquet by Lush Signature Floral Styling