There is a legend that a poor bridegroom who cannot afford a wedding ring for his bride on their wedding day and he replaced the ring with a bunch of hand tied flowers instead to show his love for his beloved. This bunch of flowers, now known as a bridal bouquet, together with the wedding gown, are considered as the most important wedding items and attractions at any wedding.
1. A bridal bouquet should be carefully selected to suit you and your personality, and matches with your wedding gown. The types of flowers and colours play a very important aspect and must matches with your wedding gown. Choose your gown first before you decide on your flowers.
2. There are many types of flowers in different colours. Choose your favourite flower and colour but remember that the type of flowers and colour choosen must match with your wedding gown.
3. The flowers you choose must be able to last for the entire day. Some flowers wither faster, particular on a hot day. It is a good idea to have two set of bridal bouquets, one for the ceremony and the other for the reception, so you don’t have to worry on whether your bouquet will last for the day.
4. An experienced florist will request that you choose two types of flowers for your bouquet. In the event that if your first choice is unavailable on the wedding day due to unforeseen circumstances, your florist can use the second one to prepare your bouquet.
5. You should also consider using flowers that has different meanings. Rose means love and happiness, lily means innocent and purity, purple violet means thought of you, and tulip means true and perfect love. You can use artificial or silk flowers if your ideal choice is unavailable.
6. The size of the bouquet is also important and actually depends on your built. If you are petite, then avoid a large size bouquet as it can affect your posture and how you carry your gown. Your bouquet must also be easy to carry. You florist should be able to advise you of the different size of bouquets for each bouquet style.
7. There many bouquet styles that you can choose from a simple hand tied bouquet to a more elegant one. A nosegay or posy is a hand tied bouquet, whereby the flowers stems are wrapped around with ribbons. Cascading style is arranged in a descending form and is of a larger size. Not suitable for small built bride. Contemporary bouquets have no geometric form and are arranged in styled. More suitable for sophisticated weddings. Bouquets can be also be decorated with ribbons, lace, beads, pearls and other materials. If you have pictures or photos of a bouquet you like, show it to your florist.
8. Some of the top wedding flowers are Roses, Tulips, Lily, Calla lily, Sunflowers, Orchids, Hyacinth, Tulip, Stephanotis and Daisy. You may want to follow the trend and choose these flowers for your bouquet. Remember to have two choice of flowers just in case your first one is unavailable on your wedding. Also keep in mind that the flowers choosen must be able to last. Advice that you don't use tulips which do not last especially under hot weather.
Bridal bouquets are more personal nowadays and reflect the brides’ personality. Choose the bouquet that suits you and your personality. Consult your florist for advice but the final choice still rest with you.
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