Gerbera Daisy Fall Bouquet Colors
Designing a bouquet for a fall wedding usually means incorporating the colors of the season. Bold and vivid colors are cool weather favorites, and can make eye-catching inspiration for wedding flowers. Gerbera daisies, with their hardy nature and diverse color options, are perfect flowers for this purpose. They are visually striking and an inexpensive alternative to roses. Whether looking for a simple do-it-yourself bouquet or a more elaborate option, gerbera daisies are an ideal choice.
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About Gerberas
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Gerberas are the second-most popular wedding flower in the United States, second only to roses, according to mayweddingflowers.com. These hardy flowers are diverse in color and size, noted for their vibrant petals and dark center. Gerbera blooms come in both single and double varieties, and more than a dozen colors to choose from. Additional hybrid and bi-colored flowers extend these color options. Favorites for fall include yellow, orange, purple, red, brown and salmon. Used in a monochromatic bouquet or in a combination these flowers are simple and easy to work with.
Textured Bouquets
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Creating texture and visual interest is a modern idea for bridal bouquets. The goal is to create something visually and aesthetically appealing by mixing and matching shapes, colors and sizes. Usually texture is created by using a number of different flower types, but can easily be done using just gerbera daisies. The key is to use a combination of colors and add in some non-floral accents such as berries, fiddlehead ferns or lamb's ear leaves. Designers are able to utilize some of the bi-colored daisies available in bold combinations, including red, orange, yellow and purple to pull off this look. Accent these colors with single-colored daisies in similar hues and add a colored ribbon or tulle to hold them together.
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Classic Bouquets
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A classic bouquet, commonly called a posy bouquet, is an excellent way to highlight the simple, colorful gerbera daisy. This style is usually arranged to be rounded at the top, and can be done with one or multiple colors of flowers. The daisy is ideal since it won't wilt and will remain vibrant for longer than other types. There are nearly a dozen single-colored options to choose from. Choose one color to match or contrast the wedding colors, or accent the main flowers with a second color. These bouquets can be as simple as tying four or five large daisies together using ribbon, tulle or silk. Create a classic bouquet by using four or five daisies in either a single or multi-color palette.
Modern Styles
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Modern-style bouquets tend to be less structured and have a do-it-yourself feel. Instead of traditional white or single color bouquets, modern brides are opting for multi-toned, mismatched or contrasting flowers. For fall, this may mean incorporating a combination of reds, yellows and oranges. The contrast can be made greater by adding a few white daisies and some greenery to the mix. One aspect of daisies that works well for modern brides is their ability to absorb different colors by using warm water and food coloring. This process, called transpiration, is a favorite for brides who want a color not available in nature or have their heart set on multi-toned flowers. Modern bouquets will bring drama to the ceremony in both shape and color.
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