Bridal Flowers by Season
Bridal bouquets, an essential accessory for brides today, have a long history. Bridal bouquets, now used as a complementary element to a wedding dress, were carried by young girls in ancient Roman and Scandinavian cultures to bring good luck and ward off evil spirits. While not given this significance in modern times, bridal bouquets are still a must-have for weddings and brides-to-be. So, what should you consider when choosing a bridal bouquet? What bridal bouquets should be appropriate for the bride and the occasion? How to create seasonal bridal bouquet arrangements?
Your bridal bouquet, which will be on hand throughout the wedding, including during the photos, should complement your wedding dress. It shouldn't be overpowering but should be striking in its beauty. The harmony of your bridal bouquet with the wedding theme and venue is just as important as the wedding dress itself. If you're having a lavish hotel wedding, you shouldn't carry a bouquet made of wildflowers. You can adapt your bouquet to your wedding theme with small touches. For example, if you're getting married on the beach, tie your bridal bouquet with blue ribbons to create a marine effect.
In ancient times, bridal bouquets were also used as symbols by brides-to-be. In ancient Greece, brides-to-be showed their love and devotion to their spouses by carrying ivy. In the Victorian era, lavender symbolized luck and fidelity, sage a long life, and thyme courage. You might want to use these herbs in your bridal bouquets to convey similar messages and wishes. However, while there are flowers that express beautiful wishes, there are also flowers associated with emotions like separation and longing. Yellow tulips, which evoke hopeless love, and mimosas, which symbolize sensitivity, are flowers you should avoid.
Nowadays, it's possible to find any flower in any season. However, flowers that are out of season will be more expensive. Therefore, using seasonal flowers for your bridal bouquet will not only save you money but also ensure the flowers are more beautiful and vibrant in season.
Bridal Bouquets for Spring Weddings
Spring is a season when nature begins to awaken, people are filled with hope, and beautiful feelings surround everyone. It's a great way to start a new life. Spring brides are very fortunate when it comes to bridal bouquets. Colorful, fragrant, and dazzling flowers await them. They can choose from flowers like lilacs, daffodils, hyacinths, and tulips, as well as roses suitable for all seasons.
Bridal Flowers for Summer Weddings
Summer brides are undoubtedly the luckiest when it comes to flowers. It's easy to find a wide variety of vibrant, colorful, and fragrant flowers during the summer months. Summer weddings also provide the perfect setting for a vibrant bridal bouquet. However, if you're a simple bride and don't want such a colorful bouquet, you can opt for elegant and romantic white roses. Since the weather will be hot, you can ask your florist for advice on how to keep your bouquet intact throughout the day.
Bridal Bouquets for Autumn Weddings
As the hot summer days begin to fade away, you can capture the warm atmosphere by using red and orange hues in your bridal bouquets. Autumn, the season that best suits the rustic trend, can be a wonderful choice for your wedding. Dried branches and even pine cones can be used in bouquet arrangements to create unique and creative bridal bouquets.
Bridal Flowers for Winter Weddings
Winter, when flower options are fewer than other seasons, is also the season for some of the most elegant and rare flowers. Snowdrops, for example, can add a whole new dimension to your wedding day. Winter weddings are often associated with white. You can change this by using different colors in your bridal flowers. Red roses and purple tulips can add color and warmth to your wedding. Dried branches or leaves can be used in bouquet arrangements.
