This photo shows the correct way to hold your bouquet for photos. The Bride is holding it right in the middle of her abdomen - not too high and not too low. This bouquet is accenting the Bride and not overpowering her or blocking the gorgeous dress. I realize that this is a cascade style bouquet, but the same holds true for a hand held or posy style bouquet. The top of the bouquet should sit just above your belly button.

If you have a good photographer, he or she will direct you accordingly and help you hold your bouquet so it looks natural (not awkward), and it should accent the overall composition of the photo, and not be the focal point.

The tricky part comes when you are walking down the aisle - processional or recessional. Many times Brides get nervous and "tighten up" - they seem to hold their body closer and bunch the bouquet up close to their chest - the bouquet ends up sitting too high against the body. It can hide the bodice of the dress and can make your photographer's job a challenge.