4 Stylish and Affordable Bridal Bouquet Ideas

Colorful floral bouquets are an integral part of wedding ceremonies. A popular bridal bouquet tradition is that the bride must throw the bouquet to a group of single women attending the wedding and the one who catches it, will be the next one to get married. 

 

The bridal bouquet tradition dates back several centuries when brides carried twigs and herbs to scare away evil spirits. Bouquets come in many different designs, styles and colors. The idea is to choose one that complements your personal style. The right wedding bouquet can make you look even more beautiful on this romantic day. 

 

If you are looking for some ideas for your bridal bouquet, here are four stylish and affordable ones to consider. For convenience, you can use NY flower delivery to have your bouquet delivered on your wedding day. 
 

The right wedding bouquet can enhance the beauty of your wedding dress.
 

Wrist Corsages or Flower Bracelets

Wrist corsages or flower bracelets consist of groups of flowers, often roses and orchids, that are attached to a wristband. This is perfect if you don’t want to hold a bouquet. Wrist corsages are great for the warm summer months and perfect for short, casual wedding dresses. 

 

Cascade or Waterfall Bouquets

Cascade or waterfall bouquets consist of a stream of flowers flowing over the bride’s hand. This is a more formal bouquet that will work well for traditional weddings. Most types of flowers can be used for this, but blooms with large petals are popular, like orchids, calla lilies, roses and lisianthus, as they drape naturally. 

 

Presentation Bouquet

The presentation bouquet is also called an arm sheaf and consists of flowers with long stems that the bride carries against her inner arm. Flowers that work best for these bouquets are orchids, gladiolus, delphiniums and long-stemmed roses. 

 

Nosegay Arrangements

Nosegay arrangements can be used for casual or traditional weddings. They are usually greener than other bouquets as the flowers’ stems and petals are also emphasized. Nosegays often incorporate roses, tulips, irises or lilies and ribbons are wrapped around the stems.
 

Stylish and affordable bouquets.

 

Advice for Choosing the Perfect Bouquet

It’s essential to keep the following factors in mind when choosing the best bouquet for your wedding.

 

Choose Your Dress First

The most important thing is to choose a bouquet that matches and accentuates the style of your wedding dress. That is why you need to choose your wedding dress first. If your dress is elaborate with a complicated design, choose a simple bridal bouquet. If your skirt is puffed up like a ballgown, an elongated bouquet will suit it better. If your skirt is straight, choose a more rounded bouquet.
 

You also need to keep the color of your dress in mind when choosing the flowers, as well as the general color scheme and the colors of the other flowers at the wedding. The color of your bouquet shouldn’t clash with the background colors. 
 

Take a photo of yourself in the dress with you when you go to the florist to choose your bouquet. This makes it a lot easier for the florist to select the right shape and size. 

 

Size and Shape

Wedding bouquets come in a variety of different shapes, and sizes. Some can be large and trailing, but smaller wedding bouquets can also work well. The smaller bouquets are affordable and more comfortable to hold, and they won’t eclipse your wedding dress. 
 

The shape and size of your bouquet must work well with your dress. You also need to take your own body size into account when choosing a bouquet. If you are petite, you’ll look better with a small bouquet, like a nosegay or posy. 
 

A tall bride can choose a longer bouquet to accentuate her figure. If you’re full-figured, you’ll be able to pull off a larger flower arrangement. If you have a slim figure, it’s important that you don’t disappear behind a large collection of flowers. 

 

Personalize Your Bouquet

For an original bouquet, add some thistles and berries or sage leaves for good luck. You can also choose flowers that have special meanings and represent something special about your relationship. Choose yellow irises for passion and red roses for love.
 

If you want to personalize your bouquet, you can always add mementos or family heirlooms such as earrings and brooches. You can pin these to the bouquet’s wrap. You could also wrap your bouquet in a meaningful piece of fabric, such as a piece of your grandmother’s wedding dress. 
 

If you’re determined to go the extra mile when it comes to wedding decor, you can match your bouquet to your wedding style, adding shells for a beach wedding, for example. Your bridesmaids can carry smaller versions of the same bouquet.

 

Some Practical Tips

You may think you’re ready to choose the perfect bouquet, but there are also some practical considerations you have to take into account:

• If you’re going to use fresh flowers, you need a reliable supplier to deliver them on your wedding day. The bouquet needs to look fresh and pretty. 
• Make sure that you and your partner are not allergic to any of the flowers. You don’t want an awful time on your big day, or swollen eyes in your wedding photos. 
• Do some research before about popular wedding flowers and if the flowers you want are in season. This will help you choose the right flowers for your ceremony. Your florist should also be able to show you examples of bridal bouquets that will be available at that time of year. 
• Make sure the bouquet won’t be too heavy for you to carry. Choose a lighter one if you’re not used to carrying a lot of weight. 

 

Final Thoughts

There are many beautiful bouquet options available that will make your wedding day even more romantic and memorable. It can be confusing to choose the right one for you, however, if you choose your wedding dress first and ask your florist for assistance with choosing the bouquet, you are bound to make the right choice.
 

 

 

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