Generally speaking, the shape of your bouquet
will largely be determined by your dress style and shape. There are
basically three styles of bouquet you can choose from: the round, posy
bouquet: the long, trailing shower bouquet: and an over-arm bouquet.
If you are tall you may need a longer stemmed look for an over-arm bouquet
or extra length if you choose a trailing bouquet. If you are petite
you may end up looking overwhelmed by a huge armful of flowers and a
long shower bouquet may not suit your style of dress. Your florist should
give you advice based on a number of factors: your stature, colouring
and personality as well as your gown. She should steer you away from
impractical ideas and guide you towards flowers that last well.
Long
trailing shower bouquet
This grand, white shower bouquet would suit an extravagant wedding and
perfectly complement a full skirt and long train. The gardenia and stephanotis
flowers have been wired into this trailing design. Because of the length
of time required to create this style of bouquet and the number of perfect
flower heads that have been used it is an expensive option to choose.
This has a fabulous scent from both the stephanotis and gardenia, which
are often chosen as the key scents for their perfume.
Round
posy bouquet
Recent trends for dinner party weddings have meant that some bridal
gowns are more glitzy and can be decorated with beads, jewels and crystals.
This beautiful Vera Wang dress has been complemented with rich pink
garden roses encircled by faux diamnds, which pick up the jewelled theme
of the gown. A round bouquet is perfectly suited to this straight skirt.
Once you have decided on the shape and colour of your bouquet, ensure
it co-ordinates perfectly with your gown by using the same fabric to
wrap the stem.
Tear-drop
shaped bouquet
Full skirts and long trains suit longer and larger bouquets. Here, open
'Shirley Temple' peonies have been hand-tied into a tear-drop shape.
Simply
does it
These innocent-looking daisies (Gerbera 'Pinky Eye') perfectly complement
the simplicity of this Jackie O-style dress. Massed flowers of one type
have recently been very popular for weddings and are perhaps one of
the most successful options because they photograph well.
