The bridal bouquet is one of the main accessories that is designed to harmoniously complement the wedding dress. That is why one should approach his choice with all seriousness and take into account all the nuances.
What are the bouquets?
There are several main types of wedding bouquets: round, cascading, vertical, teardrop. Bouquets can also differ in the way they are assembled: in a portaulette, on stems or a wire frame.
The portbouquet holder is a special device with a water-retaining material - piaflore. Flowers and greenery are inserted into the bouquets, decorated with ribbons and lace. The bouquet on the stems is tied in a spiral and decorated. The most difficult is a bouquet on a frame, where the stems are cut off the flowers, and then each flower is set on a wire.
How to choose a bouquet for a wedding dress?
According to the rules, a classic round bouquet will suit a ballroom silhouette dress and alongside in the Greek style. It will also be an excellent choice for a short wedding dress. The cascading bouquet is in harmony with the princess, mermaid and straight cut dress. The vertical bouquet goes well with a dress in the Greek style, straight silhouette and "Mermaid", as well as a wedding pantsuit. Tall brides should give preference to cascading and teardrop-shaped bouquets, while small-stature newlyweds should better order a small round-shaped bouquet.
How many flowers should there be in a bouquet?
Should an even or odd number of flowers be in the bride's bouquet? According to Russian traditions, a festive bouquet should include an odd number of flowers. True, florists have their own rule - if there are more than 12 flowers in the composition, then the parity does not matter. In the USA and Europe, on the other hand, bridal bouquets are made up mostly of an even number of buds.
How to hold the bouquet correctly?
It is not uncommon for a bride to hold a bouquet incorrectly. Although, it would seem, what is difficult here … The bouquet should be kept just below the waist and slightly tilted away from you. A vertical bouquet is thrown over the elbow or carried in the hand. A cascading bouquet is worn below the waist with the extended side straight down.
How to choose bouquets for bridesmaids?
Everything is simple here - bridesmaids' bouquets should consist of the same flowers as the newlywed's bouquet and, ideally, have the same shape. Moreover, they should be smaller in size.
