To Have and to Hold: How to Pick the Perfect Bouquet

1. Exercise Your Inspiration

Infuse your imagination and creativity into your wedding day blossoms. Draw inspiration from a favorite color, season, or fashion. No matter the source, allow this to serve as a trustworthy starting point for making wedding decisions, especially for flowers.

2. Consider Atmosphere

Consider the ceremony site and reception venue as guidelines for mood. Ask, "What is the ambiance of the setting?" and "How do I make it my own?" Bouquet style and design must align with the vision creating a consistent look throughout the wedding.

3. Accessorize the Ensemble

Ideally, the bouquet accentuates the wedding ensemble, acting as an accessory not a focal point. Blooms should harmonize with the complete bridal "look" without overpowering the gown because extreme designs detract. Focus on complementing details, structure, and overall line of the dress.

4. Seasons Matter

Flower quality is more reliable when crops naturally yield blooms. Moreover, considering seasonality reflects on the pocketbook. Simply stated, in-season flowers cost less and look great.

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5. Contemplate Shape and Design

Design defines the bouquet. Bouquets take on any shape and accentuate the beauty of the wedding ensemble. Hand-tied bouquets are a longtime favorite, featuring a bundle of floral with stems exposed. For extended elegance, a cascading bouquet offers a romantic "spill" of fresh floral. Arm bouquets featuring a few stems of extraordinary blooms exude drama. Flowers designed in a bridal holder allow for compactly arranged, spherical bouquets. Determine your preference by perusing magazines to discover what's right for you.

6. Neutral vs. Color

The great debate of wedding floral fashion: to add color or not to add color. If you prefer the traditional ensemble of white gown and complementing neutral bouquet, there are many options to make the floral speak for itself. Forget bleak and boring! All-white bouquets radiate sophistication and timeless elegance. Nestle hints of color into the mix of white to highlight dimension and intricacies of the composition. On the other hand, if you're looking to create a bold statement of color, contrasting hues will stand out against the white fabric of the gown. Either way is fabulous!

7. Choose Your Florist Wisely

Floral experts guide your creativity, save you time, and help you make the most of your money. Be inquisitive and research florists carefully. Just like the photographer, baker, and reception venue, the floral designer should be booked at least six months in advance to secure services.

Evoking the beauty and splendor of love is the true wedding hallmark: the celebrated bridal bouquet.