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While we are hoping to add a
personal significance to our wedding bouquet we should also realise that
history catalogues a great deal of symbolism associated with the bouquet that
appears to be no longer so relevant.
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If we take a look at the customs of
ancient times we see that a symbol of fertility was at the heart of the
tradition and the bride would carry items such as bundles of wheat and only
later various floral garlands. Today we perhaps neglect the fertility sign, but
we have held steadfast on to the beauty and romance inspired by the floral
bouquet.
Your bouquet should complement your wedding dress.
It is not difficult
to go over the top with a gorgeous yet overpowering arrangement, but you have
to envisage the finished picture before making a final choice. Small bouquets
are popular, such as the round cluster bouquet, and are available in any number
of different flower combinations. You should avoid a heavy elaborate bouquet
that cannot balance the dress or the build of the bride.
Essentially, if the
bouquet is too big it is difficult to manage and attention is drawn away from
the bride and her dress. Remember that the proportions of any of the
decorations and accessories worn by the bride and her bridesmaids have to be
taken into consideration before a final decision can be taken.
The personal touch of the bride can be exhibited by matching her style
with the overall theme and atmosphere of the wedding.
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unexpected colour as the base flower and well it should, if the personality of
the bride can take it.
There is an infinite range of colours and shades to
choose from and probably the best advice is to go with what suits you and to
keep to a blend of colour rather than a single one.
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Contrast is always good
especially against the single colouring of a wedding gown. Also if you decide on an extravagant gown
perhaps the best bouquet is a simple one and vice versa. Either way the effect
can be elegant and graceful and balanced.
On a practical note, bear in mind the amount of time the flowers will be
on show. From the moment you are taking photographs to the time that you are at
the reception, the flowers will have to endure at least half the time in the
open air, which can be very dehydrating. Select flowers that suit our
environment and, if necessary, use a bouquet holder and the flowers will be
held constantly in a little water.
Remember that the decisions made for both the wedding dress and the
bridesmaids’, the flowers and the reception organiser, all need to be coordinated
with the relevant organisers or parties in charge. Do your best not to leave
any of these important decisions to the last minute and save yourself
unnecessary panic about the undoubted success of one of the most important days
of your life.
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