Bridesmaid Bouquet Ideas
During a wedding ceremony, bridesmaids traditionally carry a smaller version of the bride's bouquet. The purpose of the bridesmaid bouquet is to present the colors of the wedding in a beautiful floral bunch. Although an extremely common version of the bridesmaid bouquet is the posy or hand-tied bouquet, according to the Wedding Flowers Guide website, the wedding's colors can always be showcased through equally lovely alternatives. There are many types of bouquets that are less conventional and perhaps more appropriate for the adventurous bride.
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Hand-Tied or Posy Bouquet
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A common bridesmaid bouquet, a hand-tied or posy bouquet is definitely worth considering. Made by using floral tape to secure a bouquet's stems from top to bottom, then decorating them with a ribbon, the bouquet is easy to hold and has no thorns or dampness to contend with. Roses and gerbera daisies are particularly attractive choices for these types of bouquets as they are hardy flowers that can be easily bunched and tied into place. White flowers are a simple choice if the bride is having trouble deciding on a color as it will match most bridesmaid dresses and is often used as an accent color. Alternatively, any color that complements the dresses will work as long it ties into the wedding theme.
Different Bouquets
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It is not necessary to have your bridesmaids all carry the same bouquet style. The various bouquets can all be different as long as they feature a common thread amongst them and still look lovely and cohesive. For example, if the bride is carrying a bouquet with three different flowers, such as roses, calla lilies and tulips, and there are three bridesmaids, divide the flowers accordingly. Each bridesmaid's bouquet will feature a piece of the bride's bouquet but be individually different. The bouquets should be tied with the same decorative ribbon for a continuous look.
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Single Floral Blooms
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Bridesmaids do not need to carry elaborate, large bouquets. Instead, the bridal procession will look lovely and elegant when each bridesmaid holds a single flower. A single fresh or silk bloom will look just as lovely as a full bouquet as well as more streamlined. Flowers featuring large open blooms, such as dahlias, sunflowers or peonies, are suitable as single floral bouquets. This choice would be especially effective for smaller gatherings and destination weddings. After the wedding ceremony, the blooms can be placed in slender vases on the head table as decorations.
Alternative Bridesmaid Bouquets
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Pomanders are spherical balls of flowers held by a delicate satin ribbon. According to the Wedding Flowers Guide website, the most common flower used in this arrangement is roses; however, other flowers could easily be used, including gerbera daisies or carnations. The blooms are simply adhered to a foam flower base with a ribbon attached, and the bridesmaid must only slip the pomander over her wrist for a beautiful effect. Pomanders serve as alternatives to the traditional bouquet and can be hung as decor later on. Other non-traditional ideas include a wrist corsage made up of beautiful flowers in the wedding colors or a lit lantern casting candlelight over the ceremony and reception.
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