Wedding Bouquets: How to
Choose
Many times the fashion
trends for brides will focus mainly on the dress. But
traditionally the bridal veil and her wedding bouquet are
pieces that make an equally dramatic statement. These two
components must be considered when planning your wedding and
putting together the brides ensemble.
Good or bad the wedding bouquet will make a fashion
statement. It is important to think carefully about what you
want to say with this statement. You can narrow down the
choices by asking a few simple questions. Then your decision
will be much easier to make.
Silk Flowers or Real?
One consideration that you’ll need to make when selecting
wedding bouquets is whether to use real or silk flowers. There
are pros and cons associated with each choice. You may love
real flowers because of their soft beautiful texture and
fragrance. Real flowers are traditionally the favorite
choice.
However, silk flowers are much lighter weight which will be
easier on the hands and arms. Silk flowers do not require
refrigeration and can be purchased well before the wedding.
This will be one detail that you won't have to worry about
going wrong at the last minute. Which of these pros and
cons are most importatant to you?
What are the Differences in Design?
There is a myriad of different designs for wedding bouquets. A
good bouquet designer will work with you to find the one that
works best for your wedding and compliments your dress.
Some designs are compact; having tight clusters of flowers,with
beautifully clean lines for what could be considered a
work of art. Some designs, such as a traditional cascade
bouquet are larger and make a more dramatic statement as part
of the entire wedding ensemble.
Choosing the design that works for you depends on the style of
your wedding as well as the style of your dress. If
you’re planning a very traditional wedding, then you want to
look for wedding bouquets that are just as traditional.
On the other hand, if you’re planning a wedding that is more
contemporary, wedding bouquets that add a little more flair
will work well for you. A single large flower can make a
beautifully bold fashion statement.
The important thing to remember is that it’s your special day,
so you should choose from wedding bouquets that appeal to you
and fit the style that you’ve set for your wedding. As
you shop around and talk to people in the wedding bouquet
business you will find many choices that will perfectly fit
your personality and style.
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