How to choose the wedding bouquet? Flowers, styles and original ideas to make your wedding unique!

The flower bouquet is a fundamental element of the wedding. Among the most important and elegant accessories of the wedding day, the bridal bouquet must therefore be chosen with some care, in harmony with the style of the dress and with the hairstyle. But how to choose it? There are several aspects to consider in this case: the shape, color, style and type of flower.

According to etiquette, the bridal bouquet should be of the same color as the dress, or in any case respect its shades: therefore the shades of white, ivory and cream, and in general pastel colors - pink and yellow in the first place - are welcome. the most suitable and elegant for the wedding. According to other schools of thought instead, a good rule would be to counterbalance, that is to choose a particular and colorful bouquet where there is a simple and linear wedding dress and vice versa, a small and inconspicuous bouquet for a rather elaborate and important dress. In any case, do not forget that any kind of consideration made in this regard must first of all meet personal taste: it is your party, it is therefore right that you also choose according to your preferences.

Here are styles and trends of bridal bouquets for your wedding!

Romantic and chic: here is the small and round bridal bouquet!

The round bridal bouquet, made up of small flowers, without stems and closed with a ribbon, is the perfect choice for short dresses or column wedding dresses. Always round, but slightly wider, it is instead ideal for princess dresses, voluminous and with an important skirt: even large and long-stemmed flowers are perfect in these cases.

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The pendant bridal bouquet: drop and cascade

The pendant bridal bouquet is ideal in cases where you choose a dress with a train. The teardrop bouquet in particular is perfect with white dresses and romantic wedding dresses with a lace train, while the cascading bouquet - the version large than teardrop - is more suitable for mermaid dresses, but remember that these types of bouquets are recommended for medium to tall women.

For lovers of sober and refined style: the bundle bridal bouquet

Longer and more refined than the classic rounded shape - decidedly more romantic - the bundle bouquet is suitable for those who choose an empire-style dress or for those who opt for a suit or particular dresses, perhaps for a civil wedding in the Municipality that does not require the classic White dress.

Special bridal bouquets: wrist, handbag or fan shape!

If you love an original style, you can dare with a particular bridal bouquet that reflects your personality, obviously taking care not to combine it with an excessively extravagant or too elaborate dress. In these cases, you can opt for a wrist or bracelet bouquet for a more modern and lively look, in the American wedding style. Even the handbag or fan-shaped bouquet are excellent alternatives to the classic rounded shape, especially for those who prefer originality and the search for detail to romanticism.

Choose an original look with the colorful wedding bouquet!

If you don't particularly like the solid color bouquet and you are a fan of color mixes, you can opt for a colorful bridal bouquet. Take care to choose colors that go well with each other and with the color of the dress, to avoid an annoying harlequin effect, definitely not suitable for weddings.

Do you want a refined and chic style? The single flower bridal bouquet is for you!

Unusual and refined, the single flower bridal bouquet represents a decidedly sophisticated and not very widespread choice, especially suitable for tight-fitting, mermaid or column dresses.

Romantic and country: here is the shabby chic bridal bouquet!

Romantic but not overly elegant and serious, the shabby chic bridal bouquet is a good solution for country style lovers who dream of a look of modern nymphs rather than sumptuous princesses. In these cases - who prefer wildflowers, bows and more natural and less flawless compositions - you can also combine a flower crown, messy-style braids or themed hair accessories.

Roses, calla lilies or orchids: which flowers to choose for the bridal bouquet?

But which flowers to choose for the bridal bouquet? As we said earlier, it is good that your bouquet matches the style and color of the dress, but on the type of flower, you have enough freedom of choice. Obviously, in addition to your personal taste, the color scheme will play a decisive role. White or red roses are among the most loved choices by future brides, together with the calla lilies, sophisticated and sober, and hydrangeas. Peonies, pink and white, or orchids are also a must have, while for the more original and less romantic, tulips, poppies and sunflowers are among the most popular solutions. In addition to color, you can also rely on the meaning of the flowers, to choose the perfect wedding bouquet for you. Only precaution: always opt for seasonal flowers, to avoid that they are too delicate and wither quickly.

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