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Bridal bouquet designs

Bridal bouquet
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1. Bridal bouquet ideas
1.1. Origami paper flowers
1.2. Native flora
1.3. Beads
1.4. Draping flowers
1.5. Artificial with jewels
1.6. Local Wildflowers
2. Frequently Asked Questions
2.1. 1. What are the best flowers for a bridal bouquet?
2.2. 2. What are the three most common types of bridal bouquets?
2.3. 3. How do I choose the perfect bridal bouquet?
2.4. 4. How much does a bridal bouquet typically cost?
2.5. 5. How long can I keep my bridal bouquet after the wedding?
Closeup of bridal bouquet
Closeup of bridal bouquet

There is nothing more synonymous with weddings than the bridal bouquet. The bridal bouquet are the flowers the bride walks down the aisle with, to meet her groom. They are in nearly every photo taken on the day by their wedding photographer and they usually reflect some of the personality of the bride herself. Be it the colours, style, even what the flowers are made of, they all speak of the choices and effort the bride has put into planning the wedding day.

Some brides might follow trends in colours, such as the yearly fashionable pantone colour sets that are released each year. Or perhaps they will hop on pintrest to find the most unique style of bridal bouquet available. Perhaps still they might ask a florest for help. In any case, as a wedding photographer I have seen a vast array of different ideas and styles of bridal bouquet you may consider for your own wedding.

Bridal bouquet ideas

Origami paper flowers

Harry Potter Wedding Bouquet
Harry Potter Wedding Bouquet
Harry Potter bouquet
Harry Potter bouquet

One common comment I hear on wedding days are how heavy bridal bouquets often are, they can get very heavy when using real flowers, as they can be quite large in size they hold a lot of water within their stems. It’s also a costly fact, as many brides opt for having a special ‘throwing’ bouquet made so they can throw it during their reception and not hurt anyone. One cunning solution to this I saw at Michaela and Paddy’s wedding where they had a bit of a Harry Potter theme going on, so she made her bridal bouquet out of pages from the Harry Potter books. This allowed for a very light, and easy to carry (and throw) bouquet.

Native flora

Bride with bridal bouquet
Bride with bridal bouquet
Bridal Party
Bridal Party

Native Australian flora is not something many people think of when designing their bouquet. There’s not usually a lot of different colours, nor big bushy flowers to add, such as roses and more traditional flowers. But when designing a wedding around a more rustic theme, incorporating aspects such as heshen and more rustic decorations, native flora really works well. Tessa and Robbie’s wedding really put this together well.

Beads

Bridal preparation
Bridal preparation
Wedding
Wedding

Having your bridal bouquet made out of anything other than flowers may seem a little odd until you see the effect it can have on your day. Bek’s bouquet was absolutely unique to her own personality and tastes. Made to compliment their wedding colours Bek’s hand-made creation gave a bit of sparkle and personality to what would otherwise be just another bunch of flowers held by a bride. The great thing about them are that they’d last forever! Very heavy though, so I wouldn’t recommend throwing one!

Draping flowers

Bridal party
Bridal party
Wedding bouquet
Wedding bouquet

By ‘draping’ flowers I mean the bottom of the flower arrangement droops towards the ground, creating a rather nice train-like effect kind of mirroring what a bridal gown might do. Danielle’s bridal bouquet was carefully designed and colour selected to compliment both her own and her bridal party’s gowns. You can see the upside down tear drop of a shape the trailing flowers make towards the bottom of the arrangement. It’s all very elegant and works perfectly with a more traditional style wedding.

Artificial with jewels

Bride and groom under gum tree
Bride and groom under gum tree
Bridal bouquet
Bridal bouquet

The great advantage of having artificial flowers in your bridal bouquet is that you’re able to decorate them however you’d like! As was the case at Monika & Craig’s wedding, where Monkia had her bouquet studded with little gems at the centre of each artificial flower. She was also able to have her flower arrangement small and easy to carry around with her all day as they were as light as a feather.

Local Wildflowers

Engagement ring
Engagement ring
Bridal party
Bridal party

As with the Native fauna idea above, the local windflowers in display at Belinda and Jono’s wedding really made their native glamour photos stand out, and add a bit of natural green to their overall wedding theme. I like to think that Jono ran about in the early hours of the morning to pick them all for the girls, but I’m sure that diddn’t happen 😀

There are plenty of other ideas out there for your bridal bouquets, I just figured I’d put together some of the more novel designs I’ve come across in my years as a professional Adelaide wedding photographer!

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the best flowers for a bridal bouquet?

The best flowers depend on your style and theme. Popular choices include roses, native flora, or even artificial flowers for a unique touch.

2. What are the three most common types of bridal bouquets?

Common types include classic round bouquets, cascading or draping bouquets, and creative non-floral options like beads or paper flowers.

3. How do I choose the perfect bridal bouquet?

Pick a bouquet that matches your wedding theme, colours, and personal taste. Consider your comfort and how it will complement your dress.

4. How much does a bridal bouquet typically cost?

Costs can vary widely. Fresh flowers tend to be pricier, while artificial or handmade bouquets can offer more affordable options.

5. How long can I keep my bridal bouquet after the wedding?

Fresh bouquets last a few days with care, while artificial or non-floral bouquets can last forever as a keepsake.

May 6, 2016
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