4 Tips for Perfecting Your Bridal Bouquet
2020-04-15


4 Tips for Perfecting Your Bridal Bouquet

Ah, the bridal bouquet. While it might not be the primary focus when you, the beautiful bride, walks down the aisle, no wedding ceremony is complete without a bridal bouquet. After all, the throwing and catching of the bouquet is a tradition that’s fun to do, and even more fun to immortalise as part of your wedding photo album! 

To make sure that it’s a bouquet that acts as a gorgeous frame for yourself while complementing your gown, decor, and personality, there are a few key pointers to keep in mind when you’re putting it together. Read on to find out what they are!

1. The size of your bouquet depends on many factors

4 Tips for Perfecting Your Bridal Bouquet

Would you rather a hand-tied bouquet or a cascading bouquet?
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When it comes to the actual number of flowers in your bouquet, there is no set standard. If you’re going for a minimalist approach, you could opt for less than half a dozen, or even rock a single stalk bouquet. 

Those who are staging a grander affair may naturally opt for more blooms, but having said that, you would still need to keep in mind the type of flowers you’re going to use. Case in point — 10 stalks of Baby’s Breath would definitely have less of a presence than 10 stalks of hydrangeas.

Whether you think less is more or the bigger the better, a general rule of thumb for determining the size of your bridal bouquet is to simply ensure that it’s bigger than the bouquets carried by your bridal party. This is very important, because you must be the main star of the event!

2. Your bouquet must complement your dress

4 Tips for Perfecting Your Bridal Bouquet

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To achieve overall visual harmony, you will need to ensure that your bouquet complements your gowns and veil. Take note that we said gowns, because you might have to take some shots of you in your evening gown with your bouquet as a prop — clashing colours or aesthetics are the last things a bride needs! 

By providing your florist with a sketch and a colour palette of your gowns, they will be able to offer you recommendations. For instance, a cream bridal gown can be paired with pastel colours such as soft pinks and blues. Even if you’ve engaged with a bridal shop and opted for a traditional white gown rental, there is still the style to take into consideration. A chic and minimalistic gown may look better with the clean, sleek lines of white tulips, as compared to the free-spirted and whimsical-looking Queen Anne’s Lace. 

3. Your flower choice should not be based on just looks alone 

4 Tips for Perfecting Your Bridal Bouquet

Cotton flowers are a great heat-resistant choice for a bouquet!
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Wedding ceremonies can be lengthy, stretching from dawn to dusk. Coupled with Singapore’s hot and humid weather, it is imperative that you find flowers that can withstand the weather and last throughout the day!

This might definitely limit the range of choices available, but at least you’ll end the day with fresh-looking blooms. Some of these tough flowers include dahlias, garden spray roses, peonies, and pincushion protea, amongst many others. 

Do take note, however, to consider the weight of your bouquet. Your maid of honour will most probably have to carry both bouquets (yours and hers) during the ceremony, when your hands are busy. This will help you to further narrow down your options.

4. Personality is key

4 Tips for Perfecting Your Bridal Bouquet

Love bright colours? Go ahead and use them!
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Lastly, make sure to inject your own personality into your bouquet! After all, this day is all about you and your partner, and picking your favourite flowers or flowers with meanings of significance to you is one way to customise your bouquet. 

Many brides these days choose to incorporate sentimental items into their bouquets as well to add a distinctive and personal touch, and such as family jewellery or a repurposed wedding gown that once belonged to their mothers.

4 Tips for Perfecting Your Bridal Bouquet

Despite being a seemingly small element in your wedding, a bridal bouquet adds another layer and depth to the overall aesthetics and significance of your special day, so it’s vital that you pay attention to its details as well. 

P.S. Here’s an extra tip: talk to your wedding planner for wedding deals on florists and bridal bouquets to get beautiful, fresh blooms while saving a little bit of money. They might have connections that run deep!

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