Bridal Bouquets

Historically the Bride’s bouquet was a little bunch herbs carried to ward off jealous evil spirits and to bless the couple with abundance and fertility. Roman brides carried wheat, in Tudor England they held marigolds, thought to be aphrodisiac, and ate them at the wedding feast, Victorian brides embellished their flowers with sentimental trinkets, jewelry, a photo or lock of hair from the loved one. In Poland sugar is sprinkled on the bouquet to keep the bride sweet.

Bridal bouquets can be natural, loose, wild, tight, or architectural in their shape. Hand-tied or wired, white or color, or both, with embellishments and hanging ribbons or unadorned; there is a right one for you. Be sure the bouquet is large enough for the statement you want, but not too big, overwhelming your dress. The shape and size of the bouquet should complement the shape and color of your gown

Gown Style:                             Bouquet:

  •  A-line/Princess                         round or oval nosegay with long, wide ribbon
  • Ball gown                                 cascade or teardrop, medium or large to balance the skirt
  • Mermaid                                  cascade or side-arm with long ribbon(s)
  • Sheath                                      loose and natural shape with hanging ribbons

Choose your favorite flowers, but some are only available in season, so be prepared to compromise. Or if you must have lilacs, marry in early April. You can count on roses and orchids from commercial growers year-round; lily-of-the-valley, gardenias, Gerberas, and callas are available most of the year.

  • Winter- holly, amaryllis, heather, forget-me-nots, anemone
  • Spring- tulips, hyacinth, daffodils, ranunculus, lily, lilac, peony
  • Summer- daisies, lavender, sweet pea, hydrangea, sunflowers, herbs
  • Autumn- dahlias, mums, asters, amaryllis

A wedding bouquet should be the perfect handful of flowers to express your style, honor tradition, and enrich your memories of your day as the bride.