Wedding Bouquet Trends

While some brides opt for classic bouquets, modifications in current trends include a hint of sparkle or adjustments in overall shape. Pale, muted tones are as acceptable as bold and bright colored floral displays. Environmentally conscious trends might include everything from a particular choice of flowers to homemade jeweled bouquets. Budget conscious brides find that many florists offer flowers with free delivery.

Brooch and Jeweled Bouquets

Providing a hint of sparkle and glamor, many brides add a single heirloom brooch or cameo as an accent piece in their bouquet. The number of brooches used varies with personal taste. Create a bouquet with a combination of flowers and brooches for a unique style. Designing an entire bouquet of brooches is another popular trend. Brooch bouquets might incorporate dozens of pieces that vary in shape, size and color. Some bouquets use only brooches having clear rhinestones. Collar the bouquet with flowers, ribbon or feathers as a finishing touch.

Jewelry options for enhancing bouquets also include the use of crystals or pearls. Brides have the option of choosing single stemmed jewels, or stones configured in a variety of shapes that include monogram initials. The stone colors also vary. Choose single stemmed pearl accents or an entire strand to collar a bouquet. Florists place the jewels between the flowers or in the center of specific flowers for an overall elegant effect. Another option includes adding a jeweled monogram to the ribbon handle of the bouquet.

Classic Bouquets

Classic designs never go out of style. Brides often choose to update traditional bouquets with contrasting colors or a bit of bling. Many equate the color red with love, passion and romance. Red and white bouquets are one of the popular trends for 2012. Design a round bouquet of red and white roses with crystal accents or a gentle cascade of red and white tulips. Adding gold, silver or black ribbon or jeweled accent pieces offers a bit of sophistication.

Select pale pastel flowers for a Victorian styled bouquet. Pale blues, pinks, yellow and greens commonly make an appearance in today’s trendy displays. These colors provide a soft romantic setting, which might extend to any other flower arrangements along with ambient lighting. All white bouquets are another Victorian tradition and many 2012 brides opt for a bit of glimmer or elegance by adding crystals or pearl accents. Create a stunning wedding theme around classic black and white, which is also a growing trend. The options of designing a bouquet around these two colors and possible accent choices are endless.

Cascading bouquets are another design making a comeback. The heavy cascades of days gone by often used tight groupings of flowers that created the waterfall effect. Current trends lean toward gentle displays using fewer delicately drooping flowers.

Bold and Playful

Brides preferring more bold colors in their wedding theme find bright colored flowers all year long. For spring or summer, choose a rainbow of brightly colored flowers for the perfect bouquet. Even during fall, brides find flowers in bright reds, oranges and yellows for a dramatic effect. Using a variety of flowers creates a three dimensional and textured bouquet.

Trends also include using a single color flower accented with contrasting lace, ribbons or jewels.Pick a favorite color and build a bouquet using varying shades of that color, which also creates a multi-dimensional effect. In keeping with a particular color scheme, the maid of honor and each bridesmaid might carry a themed bouquet. The florist then coordinates the boutonnières to match each member of the bridal party.

Eco-Friendly Bouquets

In attempts at minimizing the carbon footprint, many brides order flowers for delivery based on seasonal or locally grown options. Bouquets featuring greens, browns, creams and whites offer a natural, earthy appearance. Creating this stunning display might include the use of green and white hydrangea or mums, along with baby’s breath. More elaborate bouquets incorporate ivory or white roses, orchids, or the Star of Bethlehem contrasted with ferns or grasses. Bouquets using kale or succulent plant accents are also growing in popularity. Burlap, jute and feather mingled with flowers are another means of acquiring a back to nature look while providing a bit of texture in the bouquet.

The ultimate eco-friendly bouquets require no harvested plants at all, which gives rise to the unique brooch designs. Brides preferring a traditional floral option might consider bouquets created with silk flowers. While lacking the pleasant fragrance of the real thing, silk replicas offer stunning similarities. Either of these choices also ensures a bouquet that lasts a lifetime.

Bouquet Handles

The curved plastic handle of yesteryear evolved into a tightly bound stem wrapped in white or white and pastel colored satin or silk ribbons. Popular finishing touches might include a bow or jeweled accents. Brides often attach heirloom pins, medallions or religious medals to this part of the bouquet as an added bit of luck or blessing over the marriage. 

Article credit to MWDO.
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