The bouquets represent a variety of styles and shapes. Even if some of the green is substituted for more white, or white for more green - they cover a spectrum of styles and design concepts. By choosing a particular style then you are heading in a direction that can help you determine not only your bouquet concept, but this choice will also direct choices for ceremony decor, boutonnieres, corsages, the ring bearer and more!
My favorite, by far, of all these pictures, is the next to last bouquet. The white flowers are dainty, and I love the green berries mixed in! I'm not sure what the brown things are-- peacock feathers?-- but I would have to see them more closely to know if I liked them or not. I would love to have something like this for the bridesmaids: something with almost equal parts green and white, maybe by using the berries or maybe by using herbs (I really like herbs). Also, I don't know if there is a way to incorporate hints of brown into the mix, but I'd love to see some different options for that as well (definitely very small amounts).
ReplyDeleteI feel that the bridal bouquet should be closer to all white, with smaller amounts of green. I like the ratio of the first picture, although it does seem to stuffed full of flowers. I also like the more simple look of the bouquet with the yellow ribbon tied around it. I wouldn't want that much yellow, but I like that the bouquet (as well as the one I mentioned that I like for the bridesmaids) has a few different types of flowers, but not many.
ReplyDeleteThe flowers in the green/white bouquet at the bottom appear to be mainly a flower called stock and hypericum berries. The accents you are talking about are not peacock feathers, rather they are veronica. This bouquet may also have geranium leaves, mint and possibly white lisianthus (although it is hard to tell from this picture).
ReplyDeleteI agree that this would be a great choice for a bridsemaid. It is also a pretty affordable option since no show flowers such as roses are used.
Some other flowers we could potentially incorporate might be using something blooming and white such as dogwood or another blooming branch (whatever is in season and looks good!)
Incorporating brown can be tricky - but I think that if you wanted to use pussy willow branches with the soft grey fuzzy pods it might be subtle and dainty without over powering the look and feel of the bouquet or the ceremony as a whole.
Based on your comments regarding the bouquets you are attracted to it seems to me that a nice hand-tied bouquet with a vintage-style ribbon accessory would be a great choice for you. Rather than going for the "busy" look of the Martha bouquets or the fullness of the first bouquet with the cream colored roses... we could pick three to five white flowers and combine them in such a way that there is texture without distraction.
ReplyDeleteStaying away from small blooms like lily of the valley or ginesta is one way to achieve this cohesive look.
I think that you might like white dahlias, white zinnias (which tend to have a little brown in them, but not much), white hyacinths, and at least one flower that is purely feminine.
Whether this is peonies, roses, or something not yet named - tying your look together with a flower that expresses "you" is an important aspect of choosing your flowers. By tailoring your bouquet to compliment your personal sense of style you will feel in tune with your wedding day and the ceremony.
If you want to use fresh herbs then fresh lavendar (stems only), Mexican santolina, and basil might be soothing choices with visual appeal and a great scent.