Fridays in February Will Be Dedicated to Wedding Bouquets!

Welcome to Part One....
Wedding Bouquets (Part 1 of 4)
"Does The Size & Style of Your Bouquet Match Your Body Type ?"

Little thought is given to a Bride's or Bridesmaid's body type when it comes to size and style of bouquets.

More generous-bodied women should stay away from overly large bouquets, as well as cascade styles. Likewise if you are average-bodied but larger-boned. These body types may appear wider and less sleek with large bouquets - the emphasis of the floral volume will only be enhanced and not minimized to the average eye. Try a hand-tied or posy design between 8" - 10" diameter.

Petite frames should stick with smaller posy designs - approx. 6" - 8" diameter, and a cascade style will also look great, if it is not too long.

Hourglass figures can carry well a larger bouquet or a cascade design.

And what about that dress design? Is your dress full length, tea length, mermaid style, off the shoulders, strapless, princess style or what ?????? Here's a few hints for bouquet styles and dresses...

Mermaid Style Dress- Pageant style simple clutch of tall calla lilies
Princess Style Dress with full skirt and fitted bodice - posy or handtied
A-line Dress - cascade or posy style bouquet

Remember to keep the style of your dress reflected in your bouquet.

A formal dress with oodles of crinoline, a Cathedral length veil and train will most likely not look great with a small bunch of gerberea daisies which suggests more of an informal look. Likewise, a garden theme wedding with a tea length dress seems to say "mixed floral bouquet" and not pavee of roses.

At the end of the day, anything is do-able, as long as your Floral Designer is on board with your style.

Check back next Friday for Part Two of Wedding Bouquets "Seven Ideas on How To Personalize Your Bouquets"