How To Choose Your Wedding Flowers
Posted on 17. Jan, 2011 by Laura in Wedding Flowers
Choosing your wedding flowers can be a very daunting task, not only do you have to decide which flowers to use, you need to know which styles will compliment enhance your overall theme. We would like to make this process easier on you by providing some steps which will help you make, or at least narrow down your decision.
Choosing Your Bridal Flowers
Your choice of flowers for your bridal party will be determined by your theme, style and personality.
To help determine which flowers to use consider the following:
- Colours you do & do not like
- Would you prefer pastel colours, bright or monochromatic?
- Are there any flowers your particularly dislike or love?
- Does any of the bridal party have allergies to particular flowers or pollen?
Browse through magazines and online for styles for inspiration and flowers which appeal to you. Save these images so that you can compare styles and show your florist.
How to determine the right wedding bouquet for you
A bridal bouquet is there to enhance and compliment a bride’s body, dress and style. There are many different bouquet styles which suite different body shapes and dress designs; which ultimately compliment your body.
For example if you have a detailed dress you will probably want to have a simple bouquet, either monochromatic or using only one type of flower. If your dress has a full skirt a posy shaped bouquet generally enhances the shape rather than a trailing bouquet.
When deciding on your bouquet make sure to seek advice from your florist or dress maker as to which bouquet shapes will compliment you.
Below is a brief guideline as to what bridal bouquet styles suite which body shapes.
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Posy Style Bouquet A round bouquet which is compact and structured, these lean towards the classic style bouquet but can have a modern twist. Suite dresses with a fuller skirt, and will compliment all body shapes. |
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Loose Informal Posy The informal posy has a relaxed ‘garden’ effect. The flowers look as if they could have been hand picked. They look fantastic in an outdoor setting with a relaxed theme. This shape will compliment both short and tall fuller women. |
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Arm sheaf Bouquet A bridal bouquet which is designed to be carried and supported in the neck of the arm, this style of bouquet generally suites taller, slender women. Long slim figure hugging dresses work well with the sheaf bouquet. |
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Teardrop Shape Bouquet A fully wired structured bouquet which is in the shape of a ‘tear drop’. The teardrop bouquet has a very formal effect and suites a more traditional dress with a skirt and train. The bouquet will enhance your hips due to the roundness at the top of the bouquet. |
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Trailing Bouquet A soft trailing bouquet will elongate your body. A trailing bridal bouquet is perfect for short petite women wearing a slender dress as it will provide the appearance of height. This style of bouquet also compliments a woman’s height making it a perfect choice for taller women. |
Deciding Which Colour Flowers To Use
Have a sample of your dress colour and bridesmaids dresses handy so when determining colours you can be sure your colours do not clash. It is a good idea to create a colour chart for yourself, include your invite colours, dress, venue and setting tones, this way you always have something to refer back to when making these important decisions.
Once you have decided on your bridal bouquet the choice of flowers for your bridesmaids, buttonholes and corsages for your groom, groomsmen and family will fall into place as they will compliment you and your bridal bouquet.
Ceremony Flowers
Analyse your ceremony setting, are you getting in married in a church, in a garden, by the sea or on the beach. What sort of décor can enhance the appearance and theme of your wedding? Décor to consider includes:
- Pew Ends
- Large Arrangements
- Flowers to create an aisle
- Confetti
- Flowers for the registry table
- Arbor
The space of the area will also help determine the arrangements. If getting married in a dark church bright arrangements will light the area up. Getting married under a decorated arbor in a garden on beach will help to emphasize the ceremony area.
Choosing Your Reception Flowers
Your venues location, style and décor, as well as your wedding theme, will be the basis of your receptions flowers.
When choosing your table arrangements consider the following:
- Shape of the tables
- Space on the tables, how many guests will be seated per table
- Height of the room
- Colour and style of furniture
- Would you like to have candles
- Area of room, would you like additional décor in corners, on the bar, in the bathrooms
Search online and in magazines for inspiration and ideas. Again consider creating a colour chart for your reception. If your ceremony and reception are in different locations you are able to use different flowers and a different style.
Keep in mind that your guests need to be able to see each other in order to communicate.
Floral Conceptions always has fantastic inspirational ideas for reception flowers.
Remember that flowers and additional décor are there to create the dream setting for your special day.
