AD | DIY Wedding Bouquet: Florist Advice

As you know, the flowers, which the bride tremblingly squeezes in her hand throughout the entire wedding celebration, have not only a decorative function, but acquire a sacred meaning.

As a rule, brides order bouquets from professional florists or flower shops like DJ Flowers. But if you don’t want to spend time and money on florists, or want your bouquet to be charged with your energy, and not someone else’s, we suggest you try to create your perfect bouquet yourself.

Choice of flowers

Usually, brides prefer roses, this is not surprising: according to tradition, roses of delicate shades are considered an attribute of femininity and girlish beauty. Roses are the first and most reliable option, firstly, due to their appearance, and secondly, their durability. Roses are practically the only flowers that will last all day without losing their petals without any problems. If you prefer to refuse roses and pay attention to more original options, then you can safely use lilies. Just as often, the bride’s bouquet is collected from peonies: they symbolize a strong marriage, a happy family, tender love, fun and compassion. The only trouble is that peonies are perhaps the most short-lived of all possible flowers.

Consider the orchids. These beautiful plants are a symbol of freshness, purity and tenderness, they are considered the aristocrats of the flower world. A bouquet made up of them will be a great addition to the delicate image of the bride, emphasizing her charm, and such a bouquet can keep fresh for quite a long time.

And here are the most extravagant flowers, of which, oddly enough, often create wedding masterpieces – calla lilies. Despite the fact that callas are considered masculine flowers, they are dominated by sophistication and tenderness, a flower arrangement made of them will be the perfect complement to the image of the bride. Such flowers look great in a solo bouquet, they are elegant and chic without any addition. And their durability allows the happy bride and groom not to worry about the safety of flowers throughout the day.

Despite the long tradition of creating wedding bouquets with natural flowers, many brides make their own compositions from dried flowers. Dried plants look no less attractive – after drying, their shape, structure and colour saturation remain almost unchanged. Such bouquets are often present at winter weddings when it is much cheaper to use dried flowers. The most popular in wedding floristry is lavender flowers, spikelets of lagurus, cotton balls and moonberry fruits.

Matching the bouquet with the outfit

In order to understand which wedding bouquet is better to make with your own hands. You should first of all focus on the design, style and shade of the dress. It is also necessary to take into account the colour type of the appearance of the girl. All this affects the choice of the form and colour palette of the composition. We will consider the basic rules for composing the perfect bridal bouquet:

• The colour scheme of the composition should echo the shade of the dress, but not repeat it – if the celebration is held in white and red colours, then it is better to choose a rich red bouquet that will emphasize the beauty of the girl.
• A flower arrangement should not compete with the outfit but only complement it. A luxurious dress with a lot of jewellery requires a simple bouquet, while a modest outfit looks more organic. Accompanied by an extravagant bouquet.
• The size of the bouquet plays an important role. Taller brides will suit larger arrangements, and shorter girls should choose a miniature version.
• Overall, the nature of the bouquet is determined depending on the colour type of the bride’s appearance. For a dark-haired girl with “porcelain” skin, for example, it is recommended to choose a dishevelled bouquet, made up of large bright inflorescences and real forest plants.
• When composing a bridal bouquet with your own hands, you should rely on the concept of a wedding celebration. It should harmoniously fit into the chosen style. For example, certain colour combinations are suitable for a boho-style wedding, while a classic holiday dictates its own rules. Otherwise, the composition will look alien at your celebration.

When assembling a bouquet yourself, remember that the first pancake is lumpy. So you will have to stock up not only with a lot of materials “in reserve”. But also practice in advance. If you didn’t manage to create the perfect bridal bouquet the first time, do not despair, try again!

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