A bouquet of flowers is an essential attribute of any wedding. Without it, the bride looks somehow unnatural; even a luxurious dress cannot save the destroyed image of a “white girl”. Recently, newlyweds are not trying to create an elaborate composition, capturing the imagination of others and spending a decent amount on it. A simple bridal bouquet conquers the world.
Is a simple bridal bouquet as “simple” as it seems at first glance? Not at all! Flowers composed without any special design refinements can look luxurious, and they have more than enough symbolism!
Symbolism
It consists of flowers tied with a ribbon, which are not full of bright colors, forming a classic “broom” without pretentious shapes. It would seem, what is the symbolism here? There are many signs.
- Sincere and pure love. Such flowers do not aim to charm others, attracting attention to themselves. The bride's feelings for the groom are also selfless.
- Cleanliness and home comfort. For many people, simple forms are firmly associated with a settled life. The newlyweds thus show their desire to live in constant peace and harmony.
- In addition, the lack of extravagance in the wedding bouquet clearly indicates the thriftiness of the spouses - its cost is low, and its appearance is very pleasant.
Interesting! Read more about what flowers symbolize at a wedding in this article. In addition, the history of wedding compositions is described here.
The simple bridal bouquet in the photo below is very elegant.
History of tradition
From time immemorial, women and girls have decorated themselves with flowers: they wove them into their hair, pinned them on clothes, and made wreaths. Our ancestors did this not only - and not so much - for beauty, but primarily because in ancient times plants were attributed certain magical properties. For example, ancient Greek, Roman and Celtic brides wore a necklace of herbs around their necks to protect themselves from the interference of evil spirits. Flowers and herbs also symbolized new life and fertility. Later, in the Middle Ages, the pungent smell of herbal necklaces was replaced by a more pleasant aroma of flowers: brides' wreaths began to be made from jasmine, orange flowers and branches, and myrtle. Also, in addition to necklaces, in Greece wild ivy was woven into the hair of a girl getting married.
Despite such a long-standing custom of using plants during a wedding, the tradition of giving a bouquet to the bride only appeared in the 19th century in England. This happened during the wedding ceremony of Prince Albert and Queen Victoria - it was then that a bouquet of flowers was first used instead of fragrant herbs. Europe quickly picked up the idea, and soon the bride's bouquet became an indispensable attribute of any wedding. The trend set by Victoria organically overlapped with the enormous popularity of the language of flowers, and the bride’s bouquets began to be collected in accordance with it. Each flower was a symbol, and together they told a whole story: love, passion, tenderness, kindred spirits, respect.
There is another version: according to some sources, the fashion for bridal bouquets also came from England, but for a different reason. The source is not seen as the wedding of Victoria and Albert, but in general, the wedding fashion of that time was to attach orange flowers to the dress and veil. Ordinary girls could not afford such an expensive plant and replaced the orange buds with modest bouquets of wildflowers.
In any case, regardless of who actually set the trend, it instantly spread first across Europe and then around the world, and has safely reached the present day.
Celebration style
Who said that a simple wedding bouquet cannot add a special touch to the celebration? Minimalism can be very attractive if there is harmony in it. The main rule: the composition should not fade against the background of the decoration of the room in which the celebration is held. These flowers emphasize the importance of the bride at this holiday, and if they are not noticeable, then the bride will fade into the background.
A laconic composition is recommended for:
- classic home weddings;
- holding a celebration in an open space (outdoors, in the courtyard of a private house);
- weddings “for two” (without guests, with the participation of only the bride and groom).
All these stylistic types of wedding events do not involve elaborate decorations of any room, which means that a simple bouquet will become a real pearl of the celebration; nothing can overshadow its beauty.
Also, simple bouquets often appear at weddings in the “Soviet” style. In the recent past, flowers were not given as much attention as they are now; then they were simply a classic attribute designed to emphasize the tenderness and femininity of the bride. Nowadays, such celebrations are becoming fashionable, and simple bouquets emphasize their flavor.
Combination with the image of a girl
Any girl wants to become the “star” of her wedding. To do this, everything in her image must be perfect and harmonious. If exquisite ornate bouquets allow for the possibility of contrast with the bride’s dress and hairstyle, then in the case of a simple flower option, everything should perfectly match the overall image.
The best option is a classic wedding dress. It should not be short or too wide. It is better not to decorate it with colorful items or excessive lace. Everything should be modest. This also applies to the hairstyle - no crazy shapes on the head, decorated with shiny hairpins and tiaras. A simple bouquet is a classic, which means the bride’s image should be made classic.
If we are talking about a wedding “for two,” then creating an image becomes even easier. As a rule, such celebrations do not involve wedding dresses as such; the painting and subsequent celebration take place in evening dresses that go well with any colors.
What to combine with a wedding composition
The bouquet is not chosen in isolation from the main idea of the wedding event and the bride’s outfit. A beautiful composition becomes complete when it organically complements the girl’s image.
The chosen wedding style is reflected in the flower arrangement and is combined with the decoration of the hall. A girl’s delicate dress echoes the decorations in pastel colors, and a bright outfit or bouquet – with decorations in the same shades. The composition should harmoniously complement, accentuate attention, bring the entire style together, and not look defiant, ridiculous or inappropriate.
Two or three years ago, decoration in the Slavic style came into fashion: wreaths of wild plants, delicate shades, natural beauty. They also decorate the hall for the event, the newlyweds’ outfits, and their hairstyle.
Which flowers to collect with your own hands?
The traditional bridal bouquet consists of light, ideally white, flowers “bathed” in green leaves. But even in simple models it is permissible to use darker plants:
- white – find out more about the composition;
- lilac;
- light pink;
- greenish.
In any case, you need to pay attention to the combination with the overall image of the bride.
- White roses with small buds. They allow you to create a classic spherical bouquet shape, and also fit perfectly with a light wedding dress of any style.
- Peonies. Just like roses, these flowers allow you to create a spherical bouquet. These are very delicate and sensual flowers that are well suited for classic weddings. It is recommended to decorate such a bouquet with beads.
- Calla lilies. Although they are considered masculine flowers, they are often used in wedding bouquets. They are delicate and add sophistication to the bride's image.
Attention! A combination of the above colors is acceptable, but harmony must be maintained - if one of them becomes a priority in the bouquet, the image will turn out to be too bright, and this does not go well with every wedding dress.
It’s better, however, to get by with a mono-bouquet made up of flowers of the same type. It would seem that this is a very simple solution, and it would not be difficult to do. However, in the competent hands of a florist, mono-bouquets turn into real works of art, although they look rather modest. The main advantage of this option is that the bouquet does not at all overshadow the bride’s dress and hairstyle, complementing the image rather than shaping it.
Flowers for the bride's hairstyle
Wedding hairstyles with flowers are a timeless classic that gets new looks every year. To create a harmonious image, it is important to choose the right shades and shape of the inflorescences based on the style of the dress and styling features. Roses, orchids, lilies, freesias are universal and will suit any girl.
Useful tips
Want to create a simple bridal bouquet with your own hands? Listen to our advice.
- Mono-bouquets of rich shades will suit dark-skinned girls. “Snow White” will look perfect in combination with delicate tones.
- A simple bouquet can only be made of fresh flowers. It doesn't include butterflies or other fancy stuff, and plastic flowers just don't work for a simple, natural bouquet.
- If you want maximum simplicity, then instead of a bouquet you should take one flower, but large and bright, and most importantly – fresh.
- The bride's simple bouquet must match the color of the groom's boutonniere. This symbolizes the strong energetic connection between the couple.
Summary
Simple bridal bouquets for the bride can be the crown jewel of even the most luxurious wedding. The main thing is harmony with the appearance of the bride and the overall style of the celebration. This is a classic that was created specifically for traditional weddings. Bitterly!
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Olesya Tregubova
Wedding planner, wedding blog author
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It is necessary to control the grip force on the handle. White knuckles will not add beauty to the bride's image. And they will betray her inner tension treacherously.
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You need to keep the bouquet as low as possible. You should relax your arms and lower them in a natural position at hip level, slightly to the side, left or right.
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A bouquet of flowers with long stems is placed on the hand, on the forearm (distance from the hand to the elbow).
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Bouquets in the form of bracelets, baskets, muffs are worn on the wrist, without pressing it to the body. Here you can see unusual wedding bouquets.
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Which hand should you hold your wedding bouquet in? You can hold flowers in any hand. In the one in which it is most convenient and appropriate at the moment. Simple rules are quickly remembered. If followed, it will emphasize the elegance of the bride and communicate her refined manners.
