Wedding Flower Bouquets: Bridal Bouquet Ideas

Are you, or someone you are close to, planning a wedding? If so, you know that there are tons of choices, and so many things to plan for. Bridal bouquets and other wedding flowers are just a small part of the planning, but it can be time consuming. Here are some ideas to help move things along.

Bridal Bouquets

Many brides hold white bouquets. They can be all on type of flower, like white roses or mini carnations. They could also be a combination of flower types, like dendrobium orchids with white roses and/or carnations. A nice white ranunculus bunch would be a nice alternative to white roses.

There are many beautiful color combinations that can be mixed with white roses or held alone. If you like blue or violet, delphiniums are a nice choice. An iris is also lovely in blue. For those of you who like pastel colors (the colors of spring) pink and purple blossoms and pink roses might be right for you. An iris might come is white and yellow, too.

A bunch of baby breaths add a nice touch to the arrangement. The ribbon on the bridal bouquet is usually white, but you can match the ribbon to the wedding colors or bridesmaid dresses if you like.

Wedding Bouquets

Speaking of the bridesmaids, what are they going to carry? Sometimes these ladies have a smaller version of the bridal bouquet. Others have done a single flower that is white or matches their dresses. A simple group of pink carnations might do.

Sweet peas are also a lovely delicate flower that you can get in lavender, pink, white, or pretty much whatever color you like. They are also a lovely combination with hyacinths, which come in different colors as well. You may want to save the rose combinations for your bridal bouquet.

Geraniums can be a nice alternative to carnations in violet, red, or pink. A fresh ranunculus has lots of petals, and looks like such a nice full flower. They are slightly bigger and fluffier than carnations, and would also make a great alternative to carnations.

Other Wedding Flowers

Small floral arrangements can be made for the hair. Clips with fresh flowers, a crown of baby breaths, or a single flower by the ear are a few simple adornments that are simple yet elegant.

Corsages and boutonnieres are of course given to the parents of the bride and groom, the groom, and the bridal party. They can have matching ribbons, bows or and colors, or they can all be unique. The flowers can be white with ribbons that match the bridesmaid dresses, or the flower can match those dresses and the ribbon could be white. Small to medium flowers should be used in a small arrangement of no more than three flowers (not including baby breaths).

What about the centerpieces, the church decorations, and the reception hall? The possibilities are endless, and flowers are almost always included somewhere. One idea is to get imitation flowers. There are very realistic and beautiful imitation flowers available at arts and crafts stores that would serve the purpose. They are much easier to preserve, and you can get them in advance without worrying about them wilting. You can also use them to study some flower types and get some ideas. If you come up with something you like, you can arrange them yourself with imitation flowers and have a florist put together a real set that looks just like it.

Remember to have fun, and relax as much as possible. Flowers are nothing compared to the long wonderful life ahead, after the special day is done.