Of course, we're not talking about the groom, but aboutthe bride's wedding bouquet. Flowers have long been an integral part of the wedding celebration. And the most important was, of course, the bride's bouquet. There is no exact mention in history of where this tradition originated, but it is known that flowers were an obligatory symbol and accessory at a wedding. So, among the ancient pagans, the bride was decorated with a wreath of foul-smelling flowers, thereby, according to legend, scaring away evil spirits. The Greek tradition implied wearing ivy, which symbolized eternal love. In Spain, an integral attribute was citrus branches, which were supposed to bring happiness and eternal love to the young. In Rus', even before the adoption of Christianity, there were wedding bouquets. Their appearance was more reminiscent of our modern broom, but the most important thing is the belief that it had magical properties that protected the newlyweds from all troubles. The bride's wedding bouquet acquired its classic modern look not so long ago, in the 18th-20th centuries. The bride's wedding bouquet is one of the most important details of the girl's image, which should perfectly harmonize with her hair, makeup, manicure and, of course, outfit. It is the outfit, be it a magnificent ball gown, a seductive tapered "godet" or a trouser suit, that determines the style of the bride's bouquet. But how can you not get lost in such an abundance of floral art and get exactly the bridal bouquet you dreamed of? Let's try to figure it out.
We select a wedding bouquet to the style of the dress
So, for a ball gown wedding dress and a gownA-line silhouette is best suited to a classic round bouquet. It follows the silhouette of the dress, and due to its small size and restraint will make the bride's image more complementary and less bulky. For a more refined and tapered "godet" or "fishtail" dress, elongated bouquets that resemble a drop in shape with drooping ends, or a long strict bouquet with legs tied with a beautiful ribbon are suitable. Note that this bouquet also balances the entire image of the bride. For bold girls who have chosen a trouser suit as a wedding dress, the bride's bouquet should be just as stunning and bold, and give the image a bright accent. Fortunately, in our time, the choice of extravagant floral arrangements is simply great. Wedding bouquets are created from flowers in the form of baskets, muffs, fans, handbags and much more, whatever the bride wishes. The main thing here is the riot of imagination. It is best to choose a bridal bouquet when the dress has been chosen and the overall style of the celebration has been conceived. To begin with, you can look for wedding bouquets for the bride yourself, photos of which can be viewed on the Internet or in specialized magazines. And, already having an idea of the desired bouquet, go to a specialist. Or in a salon, together with a florist, decide on the concept of the bouquet. Such a selection of a bridal bouquet can take more than an hour. But it is worth it. When choosing a wedding bouquet for the bride, do not forget about the season of the wedding celebration.
Wedding bouquet of the bride by season
It's no secret that the favorite timeThe best time to hold weddings for newlyweds is summer, when you can bask in the rays of the warm sun and get colorful photos. Also, absolutely any flowers for the bride's bouquet are suitable for a summer wedding, the main thing is that they harmoniously match the overall style of the celebration. But you can still take a closer look at several options for wedding bouquets for the bride, which are most suitable for the summer. A bridal bouquet of wild flowers, such as cornflowers, daisies, bells and many others, which will emphasize the youth and lightness of the bride's image, will look very touching and charming. If the wedding is held in an exotic place, then such bright flowers as calla lilies, orchids or lilies will be appropriate, which will add mystery and luxury to the image. And of course, a bouquet of roses. They, as always, take the lead in any season, since their abundance of colors and shapes allow you to create unforgettable masterpieces. For a spring bridal bouquet, seasonal flowers such as delicate snowdrops, bright tulips, proud daffodils, and intoxicating lilies of the valley are especially suitable. In spring bridal bouquets, as a rule, the most common color scheme is white and green. Just imagine how gentle and original a bouquet of white tulips will look, diluted with lilies of the valley and snowdrops, and the main accent will be made of green satin leaves of the same flowers. Simply magic. But no less original at a spring wedding will be a bright multi-colored bridal bouquet consisting of green chrysanthemums, yellow daffodils and purple tulips. And what if we add lilac here? A winter wedding is fabulous and enchanting. The bridal bouquet appears to us in the same way. Most often, roses are used in winter bridal bouquets. They, like no other flowers, bring warmth to the holiday with a riot of colors. And their most important advantage in the winter season is that they retain their freshness all day long. Such a bridal bouquet can be diluted with pine branches, and the portbouquet holder can be decorated with a golden or silver ribbon. The main highlight of the autumn bridal bouquet is bolder tones. The autumn bridal bouquet can be orange, red, burgundy, yellow, honey, chocolate, gold. The main flowers of this season are gerberas, chrysanthemums and asters. Many girls choose flowers for their bouquet based on their symbolic meaning, but no matter what criteria the bridal bouquet is selected by, the most important thing is that it should stand out against the background of the dress. Photographers always recommend bouquets of red or orange shades, which add color and juiciness to photos and will become a bright accent. The bridal bouquet, of course, should be light, because it needs to be "carried" in fragile hands all day, and of course, at the end of the evening, thrown to unmarried girls. Nobody wants to hurt their girlfriends. And most importantly, the bride's bouquet must bring pleasure to its owner. After all, it and her beloved one next to her will fill her with positive emotions throughout the wedding day. Good luck in finding your bouquet and a happy family life! We recommend reading:
