Almost every bride has dreamed of two things for her wedding since childhood - a dress and a bouquet. Over the years, these dreams tend to transform, but the importance of the bridal bouquet remains. It will be with the bride all day long and every unmarried wedding guest will want to have it. Choosing a bridal bouquet should definitely not be postponed until the last moment - finding your dream bouquet (and florist) may take more time than it might seem at first.
FIRST STEP. Choose your REAL flowers!
Ziedi ir tikpat daudz un dažādi, kā pašas līgavas, tādēļ joprojām vissvarīgākais priekšnoteikums kāzu ziedu izvēlē ir pašas līgavas vēlmes. SHISHI Home of Beauty Latvia director and decorator Jānis Buševics states that
- always the TOP flower in wedding bouquets is peony . Although its season is mainly May and June, there are brides who order peony bouquets in other seasons as well. Peonies have a real Victorian charm, delicate romanticism and it is undeniable that beautiful and Pinterest bridal bouquets come together with peonies.
- Jānis points out that roses have not lost their place in wedding bouquets - they will be especially appreciated by brides who love classic values. Since ancient times, the rose has symbolized beauty and love and has long dispelled the notion that it could be boring - there are so many and different colors of roses that every bride will be able to find something suitable for her.
- As the third TOP flower, Jānis names kallas - they are chosen by brides who like a certain aristocracy, traditions and sometimes also - minimalism. Calla lilies are also available in different colors and, for example, purple calla lilies will perfectly highlight a white wedding dress.
SECOND STEP. WHICH bouquet do you want?
Choosing the right flowers is only the first step on the way to the bridal bouquet of your dreams. Next, you need to understand what shape and style of bouquet is best to choose. Liāna Natenadze/INBLOOM says that this year's current trends and diversity of flower bouquets lie in colors, shapes and composition.
Three main trends can be distinguished by color:
- are the classic and delicate flower bouquets,
- saturated colors, with dramatic moods
- has forest/greenery bouquets.
"In terms of shape, many brides still choose round bouquets, but I like irregularly shaped bouquets, which is exactly why the girls who come to me are looking for something like that. It should be noted that the time when the bridal bouquet played a rather small role in the entire festive day is gone.
Now the flowers that the bride chooses are her main accessory and the continuation of her style.
But you still have to choose what you like. You don't have to be afraid of big and thick bouquets, you don't have to be afraid of extravagance," said Liana. Jānis Buševics/ SHISHI Home of Beauty Latvia has also observed that different natural flower bouquets with greens or natural mixed flower bouquets are this season's must have .
THIRD STEP. Is it possible to shoot wrongly ?
There are florists who believe that there are no limits when creating a bridal bouquet, but there are also those who point out things that should be especially careful. Liāna Natenadze/INBLOOM believes that there are flowers that can only be used separately and that should not be mixed with any other flower. "There is, for example, hypsophila, whose reputation has been greatly damaged by the tasteless bouquets that we all saw some 7-10 years ago. It is because of this reputation that carnations are now also suffering, although in my opinion it is completely unjustified." The second question that is often discussed is whether the bride's bouquet can be too big and heavy. There are florists who emphasize comfort, asking not to choose too heavy and massive bouquets, so that it is comfortable to live with them on the wedding day. this opinion is completely overturned by Liana, who says a loud YES to big, extravagant and massive bouquets.
"You can choose bouquets more boldly, of course, you have to take into account the proportions of the bride, if the bride is very miniature, then you don't need a too big bouquet, but in all other cases - why not? A big bouquet is acceptable, and sometimes to be big, heavy is also acceptable. I believe that a wedding doesn't have to be comfortable, the main thing is to be beautiful, and then only everything else. If the bride wants pictures like from Pinterest , then you don't have to be afraid of the big bouquets. You don't have to be afraid of the blossomed flowers yet, some of them look best right in the full bloom phase," said Liana. Also her
advises to avoid bouquets made of one color, asking to choose a color range, a palette consisting of several tones, and within it to create something natural, with several nuanced colors, so that the composition is not boring.
Long silk ribbons can also be useful if they coordinate with the overall style.
FOURTH STEP. Find your florist!
However, in order for the bridal bouquet to become a beautiful reality, one of the most important prerequisites is to find the right florist. To do this, you need to evaluate his previous works, references and professionalism. The florist will be the person who will help you realize your ideas in life, so
, it is important that you develop a good mutual harmony and, no less important, have a similar sense of style.
If you have found the right florist, then your trust in his work will also be greater and you will not have to worry until you receive the bouquet. Remember - to make it easier for the florist to understand your idea, before you go to the meeting, look for visuals - pictures that show at least the approximate style in which you have imagined your bouquet, as well as what your wedding dress might look like, what the bridesmaids' dresses will be and what the common wedding colors will be - this way it will be easier for both of you together to find the most suitable option for you.
FIFTH STEP. Don't leave everything to the last minute!
One of the mistakes that should be avoided is to postpone ordering the bride's bouquet until the last moment. The bride's bouquet and flower decorations are as important as the choice of place, so you should not end up in a situation where you run into a flower shop the day before the wedding and ask them to make a bouquet. Jānis Bušević states that
week is the least time to contact a florist, however, it should be done as soon as possible, especially if the bouquets are intended to use some flowers that must be specially ordered.
Similarly, the cost of the bride's bouquet should be included in the overall wedding budget from the beginning, allocating a certain part of it. If you put it off until the last moment and the wedding budget has already been spent, then you may not get your real and dreamy bridal bouquet.
SIXTH STEP. Remember the details!
When ordering the bride's bouquet, remember also the other details, including the flower crown, if one is intended, or the equally important groom's pin, which the florist can make using the flowers that dominate the bride's bouquet. Brides often choose to create a harmony between the flowers - both in the bridal bouquet and in the rest of the wedding flower decorations. If the bridesmaids also have a role to play in the wedding, you should not forget about ordering bouquets for them as well. In addition, if you have planned to throw your bouquet at midnight to an unmarried friend, there are brides who order a duplicate bouquet - to keep their own as a reminder of the special day.
STEP SEVEN. Take care of your bouquet!
The last, but no less important step follows when the bouquet is already in the hands of the bride - taking care of it. Although bridal bouquets are usually specially strengthened to keep their special shape and freshness until the evening, it should be taken care of during the day. There are flowers that may also need watering during the day, especially if a multi-stud long photo shoot is planned on a hot day. The wedding florist will be the person who will be able to best advise whether and what additional care is required.
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