Your wedding bouquet will not only be showcased on your walk down the aisle, but you will also be able to preserve it as a keepsake, so it’s a great idea to ensure you put your own personal touch into the design of your bouquet!
WEDDING BOUQUET TRENDS
In 2012 you will see that large majority of wedding bouquets will be hand-tied, where the flowers are gathered together and the stems are wrapped in wide satin ribbon.
Brides wanting more glamorous bouquets are choosing beads, brooches, feathers, jewel pins, pearls, crystal/rhinestone picks and embellished ribbons to dress up plain ribbon-wrapped stems and blooms. Feathers are the ‘must have’ accessory in any bouquet!
Beach and garden themes are continuing to be popular, so brides are also adding elements such as shells/starfish, feathers, berries and pinecones to their arrangements.
The rose continues to be the most popular and elegant bouquet flower. Lilies, peonies, hydrangeas, tulips and orchids will be popular as trendier choices. Arrangements with a just-picked and a looser casual look have replaced the more tightly-bound bouquet shapes of previous seasons.
Though many brides still choose the traditional pastels and neutral shades of white and cream for their bouquets, the latest bridal bouquets contain flowers with glowing colours like hot pink, bright orange, magenta and fuchsia. Colours such as navy blue,plum and violet are this year’s hot colours!
Another trend will be with the use of more unconventional bouquet plants and natural earthy greens, such as feathers, fruit, grasses, ferns and herbs. For instance, rosemary or mint not only adds great greenery, but also adds fragrance. Complimentary and contrasting foliage and branching is used, giving the overall look a simple, elegant appearance. Some people feel that having a simple, green or organic bouquet will take the focus off the flowers, and allow the bride to take more of the attention as she walks down the aisle!
There are an endless variety of bouquets for wedding flowers, and the perfect bouquet should complement the bride’s personality, and cater to her style.
