Traditional bridal bouquets have usually been muted shades of pink, lavender or white; today, the choice of colors for wedding bouquets is more diverse and often daring. Today's bride can choose from bright bridal bouquet colors of yellow, orange and red, in addition to traditional white and ivory. The choice of flowers in wedding bouquets is varied too; although rose remains the most popular wedding flower for bridal bouquets, less traditional flowers such as tulip, hydrangea and sunflower are becoming popular too.
Choosing the Color of Flowers for Bridal Bouquets
Many brides choose to match the color of the bridal bouquet to the wedding dress color; as traditional wedding dresses are white or ivory in color, this often results in similar colors in the bridal bouquet, and limits the choice of flowers in bridal bouquets too.
Today, however, not only are wedding dresses in various colors becoming more popular, bridal bouquets are too; although matching both wedding dress and bridal bouquet is favorable to many brides, it is also possible to contrast the color of the bridal dress with the wedding bouquet, adding many vibrant colors to a wedding.
White, Cream and Ivory Flowers for Bridal Bouquets
A bridal bouquet of white, cream or ivory wedding flowers often compliments a winter wedding; however, white, cream and ivory flowers can be mixed into any bridal bouquet for any season. White flowers in wedding bouquets speak of innocence and purity. The following flowers may be used in a white, cream or ivory bridal bouquet (depending on season):
- rose
- gardenia
- snowdrop
- lily-of-the-valley
- stephanotis
- hydrangea
- peony
- chrysanthemum
- jasmine
- orchid.
Lavender and Pink Flowers for Bridal Bouquets
A bridal bouquet of lavender and pink wedding flowers is often suitable for a spring or summer wedding; lavender and pink wedding flowers are reminiscent of romance, are calming and are truly feminine. The following flowers may be used in a lavender and pink bridal bouquet (depending on season):
- rose
- calla lily
- orchid
- hydrangea
- stock
- hyacinth
- iris
- peony.
Blue Flowers for Bridal Bouquets
A bridal bouquet of blue wedding flowers is suitable for a wedding in any season; blue flowers are unusual and although the choice of natural blue wedding flowers is limited, it may be possible to obtain artificially colored blue wedding flowers. Blue wedding flowers are calming, relaxing and peaceful. The following natural flowers are available in blue for a bridal bouquet (depending on season):
- hyacinth
- hydrangea
- delphinium.
Red Flowers for Bridal Bouquets
A bridal bouquet of red wedding flowers is for a bold bride who would like to make a statement of romance and passion! Red wedding flowers are suitable for a summer or winter wedding, especially when mixed in a bridal bouquet with white wedding flowers. The following flowers may be used in a red bridal bouquet (depending on season):
- tulip
- rose
- gladioli
- gerber daisy.
Yellow and Orange Flowers for Bridal Bouquets
A bridal bouquet of yellow and orange wedding flowers is suitable for the spring or fall season; yellow and orange wedding flowers instill happiness and vibrancy into a wedding. The following flowers may be used in a yellow and orange bridal bouquet (depending on season):
- sunflower
- chrysanthemum
- peony
- marigold
- carnation
- gerber daisy
- calla lily
- daffodil.
Bridal Bouquets of Many Colors
Bridal bouquet colors can be mixed and matched to produce a bouquet of many colors; colors may be complimentary, contrasting, muted or loud. Today's bride can choose a wedding bouquet in colors of red, blue, white, lavender, pink, yellow and orange in a variety of flowers; bridal bouquets can be traditional or non-traditional depending on the choice and color of flowers.
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