Guests try to think through every detail of their gift. They try to do everything possible on their part to make this day perfect. Including the invited people, they think about what flowers to give to the newlyweds for their wedding. After all, they are an integral attribute of any celebration, especially such a bright one as a wedding. What flowers to choose for a bouquet? Which ones are best to avoid? When and how is it appropriate to present your gift? And if the wedding takes place in winter, how should this affect the choice of bouquet? This will be discussed in the article.
What flowers do guests give for weddings? Photos of the most beautiful and delicate bouquets
The most popular bouquets are roses and peonies, lilies of the valley and lilies. Compositions from such plants speak of the desire for love, luxury, tenderness, and the presence of reliable support. It is best to make bouquets of light flowers in bed colors, which will certainly match any color palette of the celebration. Orchids, symbolizing passion, are not often given as wedding gifts. Therefore, a bouquet of these flowers will stand out against the background of other gifts.
It would be good to use sprigs of bergrass, jasmine, monstera, fern, honeysuckle or lilac in flower arrangements. They will add a touch of elegance to the bouquet, and pleasant emotions for the newlyweds. As for the shades of the bouquet, many also choose them taking into account symbolism:
- White, of course, means purity and purity.
- Orange – good health, wealth.
- Red – passion, emotionality.
- Golden – sun, joy.
- Purple is greatness.
- Purple – mystery, luxury, maturity.
Green - fidelity, constancy. From old traditions, today the custom of decorating a wedding bouquet with the help of birch branches (for success in the life of the newlyweds), oak (fertility) and other species is being revived. Flowers that should not be included in a bouquet for newlyweds:
- Bulbous tulips, daffodils or hyacinths. The flowers are neutral, appropriate for any event, but not suitable for a wedding - such bouquets are usually just “celebrated” for show.
- Red or burgundy roses. It is better to replace this symbol of fiery passion with lighter shades. The exception is a gradient (a color transition from dark to light in a bouquet). Flowers with heavy scents (eg orchids).
- Carnation. Such bouquets are most often worn for anniversaries (or funerals), and newlyweds have absolutely no need for such associations. It's better not to experiment.
- Flowers with thorns on the stems (it is better to remove the thorns).
Preparing for a wedding: what to buy
So you are about to start organizing your wedding. First of all, you need to buy a regular notebook and make a complete, detailed list of everything that might be useful. It is better to divide the list into points: ransom, ceremony, banquet, entertainment program, force majeure situations.
In the traditional version, the wedding is celebrated according to the scenario: bride price - marriage registration - outdoor photo shoot-banquet in a restaurant complex or cafe. Each stage requires careful planning. You must take care of those things without which it is impossible to hold an interesting event.
What do you need to prepare for the ransom and solemn registration of marriage?
List of items that need to be prepared for the bride price:
- A case where money, candy, alcohol, fruit are placed (this is a ransom).
- Costumes for bridesmaids taking part in a costume show.
- Target and darts (for accuracy competition).
- Several blank sheets of whatman paper in A1, A2 format.
- Pencils or markers.
- Pump for inflating balloons.
- Inflated balloons containing the words ransom and key. If the groom bursts the balloon with the inscription key, then it goes to the bride's house.
- A plate where the ransom is placed.
- Hearts cut out of colored paper, garlands, inscriptions such as “Tili-tili dough, the bride lives here” (for decorating the entrance and door to the entrance)
- A musical instrument (guitar, button accordion), if the groom knows how to play and sing.
Here's what you need to buy in order to register your marriage at the local registry office:
- Limousine decorated with ribbons and flowers (for witnesses, bride and groom).
- Several cars or a minibus for guests.
- Wedding dress or bride's outfit.
- Clothes for the groom.
- Two wedding rings.
- Passports.
- Champagne, box of chocolates and plastic glasses.
- Baskets with contents: rice, rose petals (for sprinkling those leaving the registry office)
- Camera or video camera.
- Wet wipes.
- Folder for marriage certificate.
- Firecrackers, two glass goblets or two white doves.
So the climax of the wedding celebration came, and the young people took the oath of allegiance in front of the civil registry office employee. Now the festive part of the wedding begins. The newly-made husband and wife sit in the wedding cortege. Where the former bride, groom and their guests go next depends only on the imagination of the organizers.
Necessary details for organizing a wedding banquet
The banquet in the restaurant is organized by the toastmaster, a team of waiters, cooks and pastry chefs, as well as invited guests, the bridesmaid, the bride and groom's parents. The success of the celebration depends on their hard work.
List of items required to be on the restaurant premises:
- Tables covered with tablecloths.
- Chairs according to the number of guests arriving at the celebration.
- Devices according to the number of guests.
- Cloakroom, clothes hangers.
- Dance floor.
- Musical accompaniment.
- First aid kit.
- Balloons.
- Garlands, posters
All invited persons are seated at tables according to a pre-drawn “Seating Plan”.
What to consider when choosing a menu
When developing a menu, it is recommended to take into account the preferences, religion and age of the invited guests. If there are Muslims among the guests, then pork dishes should not be included in the list. When vegetarians are invited, fresh vegetables and fruits are present on the table. You can also make a separate menu for children.
Planning an entertainment program
Here's what you might need to run competitions:
- Original costumes for guests taking part in competitions.
- Prizes for the winners.
- Bag for collecting money.
- Loaf, handbrake, salt shaker for loaf.
- Fireworks, star shower, firecrackers, gel balloons.
If you are getting ready to have a wedding, you are probably wondering: how much will it cost? Be sure to read the article on how to properly create and optimize your wedding budget.
A good wedding does not mean an expensive one. With a common sense approach, you can significantly reduce costs without compromising the holiday. Here are some ideas on this matter.
Who is responsible for the wedding
Responsible for organizing the celebration:
- florist,
- waiters,
- administrator,
- dance teacher,
- toastmaster, children's animator,
- cloakroom attendant,
- hairdresser-makeup artist,
- drivers,
- DJ and musicians.
In this video you will find some more interesting ideas on what to take with you on the bride’s registration day:
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A wedding bouquet as a gift to the newlyweds from the guests PHOTO
The guests, and the bride herself, face the difficult choice of the right bouquet for the wedding. Having received an invitation, each guest wonders not only about the gift, but also about flowers for the newlyweds. Is it necessary to give flowers at all, and if so, which ones are best to choose? Such questions torment the mind of almost every invitee. The answer is obvious: it is virtually impossible to imagine a wedding without flowers.
After all, bouquets are almost everywhere, starting with wedding flowers in the bride’s hands, on the festive table and ending with car hoods and the groom’s jacket. Of course, there are no strict rules of etiquette that oblige guests to come to the celebration with certain flowers, and the newlyweds certainly won’t have time to keep track of who gave the bouquet and who didn’t. Therefore, it’s just a matter of personal choice, but a beautiful bouquet for a wedding is an irreplaceable attribute.
What to give instead of flowers?
Some people consider buying flowers a waste of money and do not want to buy fresh flowers as a gift. Of course, there is some truth in this, therefore, given that the bride will be given dozens of luxurious bouquets, you can move away from tradition and replace flowers with a more practical gift.
An excellent alternative to fresh flowers is a chic bouquet of chocolates. In appearance, this beauty will practically not differ from a traditional bouquet, but unlike all the others, it will not wither, but will easily survive the wedding and bring pleasure to the newlyweds during their honeymoon. Such a bouquet can be decorated in the form of a basket, an unusual figure or a multi-tiered cake.
Another sweet idea that can replace flowers is caramel roses or baskets of flowers made from caramel mass. Such baskets will look great on the newlyweds’ table during the banquet, and after the celebration they will become a delicious treat for the bride and groom.
How many flowers to give for a wedding PHOTOS of the most delicate options
An important question is how many flowers should there be in a bouquet given for a wedding? Of course, the answer is obvious - as much as your heart desires, the main thing is that it looks beautiful. The number of flowers must be odd, and the more there are, the more spectacular the bouquet will look. A bouquet of 25 soft pink roses looks very romantic; you can also put together a composition of 9 gerberas.
If the choice fell on roses, then it is customary to give at least five. But in fact, it doesn’t matter at all how many flowers and what bouquet you give, the main thing is that it is sincere, with a smile and good wishes. If the bouquet is presented by a couple, then the man hands them to the bride and always with his right hand, with the buds up - this is what etiquette dictates. The rest is your will.
Classic options
In the modern world, wedding traditions are still strong, despite all the newfangled trends. A classic is considered to be a tradition that has developed over the last hundred years regarding certain colors. One hundred years is a conventional period of time, but it was with the advent of the twentieth century, with the advent of registry offices and other social institutions in our country, that some flowers acquired the unspoken status of belonging to certain events.
Thus, in the hierarchy of wedding flowers, the rose is the undisputed leader, the queen of the ball. But tulips in our country have long been considered standard, simple flowers, which were customary to be presented at official mediocre celebrations. But there is another side to the coin - tulips are considered a symbol of spring and eternal youth. And also, along with mimosa, they are a traditional gift for Women's Day on March 8th. They are suitable for a modest spring wedding, especially if the event is held in a narrow circle of close people.
The fate of carnations was less successful - red ones became a symbol of political events, and white ones - of funeral ceremonies. But today it is quite acceptable to give a large lush bouquet of white carnations on not very long stems for a wedding.
Times are changing, and nowadays many are destroying past stereotypes, but if you are not sure that you will be understood correctly at the celebration, it is better to keep these nuances in mind.
Fashionable bouquets for the bride from a friend photo luxury options
In order not to stand out from the background of the newlywed, but at the same time look perfect, you can choose cute ideas with tulips. They symbolize tenderness and modesty. Consider compositions made of lilies, they are also ideal for a wedding celebration, and will also emphasize the youth and beauty of the girls. Freesias look gentle and very cute, they create a feeling of lightness and airiness, and this is what you need.
Alstroemerias can be used to make wonderful compositions; they will not burden the image, but, on the contrary, will make it more sophisticated and refined. If you want to combine simplicity and beauty in one bouquet, feel free to choose daisies. They symbolize girlhood and youth. A bouquet of sunflowers looks more original. This option is suitable for a themed event and will fill the holiday with bright colors. Alternatively, you can opt for lilac. Delicate shades and curvaceous shapes will look great in the hands of lovely girls. And, of course, don’t forget about the classics.
Original ways to throw a bouquet
To make a wedding event fun and interesting, you need to come up with and do something original. Few people know that the ceremony of throwing a bouquet by the bride can be varied and played out in different ways, making this process original and exciting for both participants and guests. The following options are popular: round dance, auction, competition. But by using your imagination, you can come up with your own exclusive way to share a little happiness with your friends.
Handing over a bouquet with wishes of happiness
If there was only one girlfriend at the wedding banquet who did not meet her “prince” and did not find family happiness, then there is no point in throwing the bouquet. In this case, the bride should simply hand over the flowers to the girl with wishes of love, family well-being, and happiness. If desired, the bride can add a small card with warm words and heartfelt wishes to the flowers.
Bouquet with ribbons: a beautiful draw
It is possible to “play out” a bouquet beautifully with the help of ribbons. How to do it? You need to take as many ribbons as there are unmarried bridesmaids at the wedding, and tie one of them to the bouquet. Girlfriends choose their own ribbon. The bouquet will go to the girl in whose hands there will be a ribbon tied to it. Watch the video to see how fun this lot is:
There is another option for drawing lots with ribbons. Each of the unmarried girls present ties her own ribbon to the wedding bouquet. When all the ribbons are tied, the bride lifts the flowers up and begins to cut the ribbons one by one. The girl whose ribbon remains tied last receives a bouquet. For such a draw, it is advisable to choose ribbons of the same color.
Ancient Russian method "Round dance"
We should not forget about old customs; sometimes they can add variety to our lives. A striking example is the tradition of handing a bouquet to an unmarried girl using the ancient Russian method - “round dance”. According to the ritual, the bridesmaids stand around the bride, hold hands, form a circle, and begin to dance in a circle. The bride spins in the center of the circle, but in the other direction. When the music ends, the round dance and the bride stop, and the girl who was closest to the bride becomes the happy owner of the wedding flower arrangement.
Option with mini bouquets
It’s not difficult to please your friends by giving them a “piece of happiness.” If there are two or three unmarried girls at the wedding, then the bride will be able to make each one happy by pre-ordering a bouquet with a secret, consisting of several separate flower arrangements, but looking like a whole. Before throwing it, the bride quietly unties the ribbon that was holding the composition and not just one bouquet, but several small ones will fly to the girls. Each friend will be able to catch her own flower and everyone will be happy. To maintain intrigue, you should not tell anyone about such a surprise.
It is unlikely that at least one modern wedding is complete without the beautiful tradition of handing over a bouquet to unmarried bridesmaids
It does not matter how this will be done - traditionally, using ribbons or using a round dance, the main thing is that during the ceremony, the bride mentally wishes the future owner of the flowers a happy marriage, a strong family, mutual love. And girls, in turn, should understand that this is just fun entertainment and if this time the bouquet went to someone else, it doesn’t mean anything
Bridesmaid's bouquet for a wedding photo of the most beautiful options
Witnesses (aka groomsmen) are no longer required at a modern wedding, as they were in the last century. However, many newlyweds prefer not to give up this beautiful custom and assign special roles to the groom's friend and the unmarried bridesmaid. In this case, the question often arises whether the witness needs a bouquet, and if so, what should it be like. When answering this question, you should start from several principles at once:
- Flowers should be harmoniously combined with the image of the witness;
- It is necessary to comply with the color scheme chosen for the celebration;
- The bouquet should not be too heavy and voluminous;
- The composition should be made in the same style as the bride's bouquet, boutonnieres of the groom and witness.
In the case when the witness’s bouquet is used as a backup, it is not at all necessary to order an exact copy of the composition. It is enough that it complies with the above principles and fits harmoniously into the overall wedding concept.
From colleagues and friends
For guests invited to the wedding of a colleague or distant relative, it will be quite enough to limit themselves to an ordinary bouquet and general requirements for the composition. There is no need to think through an original design; in this case, flowers are a symbol of respect and wishes for happiness. The bouquet will take its place among other donated flowers, and this will also become a kind of contribution and symbolism.
After all, the entire wedding flower garden symbolizes the prosperity and abundance of a young family, so the more flowers, the better.
Close friends of the groom and bridesmaids are the circle closest to the newlyweds
From them the young couple receives attention and support on this day; they become the ringleaders of the holiday, its most active participants. Friends' bouquets are filled with special meanings, like encrypted messages and unspoken assurances of sincere friendship.
For loved ones, choosing the appropriate option will not be difficult, taking into account the preferences of the newlyweds. The groom's friends can inquire in advance about the tastes of a friend's bride, and at the wedding please her with their “guess.” It is even easier for the bridesmaids to decide on a bouquet - these can be flowers that match the wedding dress or the style of the banquet hall.
DIY wedding bouquet as a gift for newlyweds PHOTO
In addition to the main gift, it is customary to give flowers to newlyweds at their wedding. To make the right choice, you do not need to have the skills of a professional florist. It is enough to familiarize yourself with the main advantages and features of different bouquets, and then make a decision and purchase the ideal composition. A wedding bouquet is given to emphasize the importance of the moment, add an unforgettable flavor and make the newlyweds a little happier. Each flower in the composition has a specific meaning. Therefore, the selection of suitable plants should be taken with special care.
Traditional wishes for love and a happy family life can be expressed by adding roses, peonies or lilies of the valley to the arrangement. In addition to love, future spouses are wished health and longevity. This can be done by including asters, freesias or dahlias in the composition. When choosing a bouquet for a wedding, we take the color scheme of the composition especially seriously. The most popular option is soft pink or white plants, as pastel shades evoke direct associations with weddings, purity and innocence. It is not customary to bring yellow flowers as a bouquet to a wedding, since for many people they are a symbol of separation.
Mesmerizing wedding compositions with pink flowers
Beautiful bouquets can be made from one color of floristry, this will help the bride to avoid overloading her wedding bouquet. A monochromatic floral arrangement will make the image romantic and measured.
Bouquet of pink lilies
A bouquet of lilies of this color represents love and fidelity. The flower has magical powers. The soft pink shades of this flower will add charming motifs to the bride’s image and make it beautiful. It looks good in combination with small wildflowers and decorative greenery, but you can create a successful composition by combining them into a mono bouquet.
Bouquet of pink callas
Calla is a flower that will elegantly complement any wedding bouquet, completing it with notes of sophistication and grace. Looks great in combination with roses and decorative additions in the form of greenery and satin ribbons.
Bride's bouquet of pink tulips
This is a sophisticated flower that will successfully complement any wedding bouquet. It is best to add the following decorative elements to such flowers, in the form of ribbons and bright floral greenery. The perfect combination is with calla lilies.
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Signs and superstitions associated with a wedding bouquet
Superstitions and traditions regarding the wedding bouquet come from antiquity, some are unfounded, but still girls in most cases trust the signs, try to adhere to them, observe them. Other brides openly ignore superstitions, doing as their heart tells them or adhering to only some traditions. Popular signs and superstitions:
Flowers in a wedding composition must be fresh, ideally combined with the bride’s outfit and her image
According to tradition, it is undesirable to use bright, provocative shades in a floral arrangement; preference should be given to light tones - white, cream, soft pink. Particular attention was paid to the flowers from which the composition was made, because if you know the “language of flowers” it is not difficult to guess what feelings the groom has for his future life partner. Thus, roses symbolize sincere, passionate love; orchids - affection; tulips - love, hope for a happy life together; lilies are a symbol of gratitude, an expression of sincerity of feelings.
Once upon a time, grooms made bouquets or wreaths on their own, collecting for this purpose certain wild flowers, herbs - field daisies, bells, cornflowers, lilies of the valley according to the season, and used greenery for decoration, for example, ferns. It was believed that such a composition would protect the newlyweds from the evil eye during the wedding ceremony, as well as protect their family happiness from damage throughout their lives.
During the wedding day, the bride should always keep the bouquet with her and not let go of it. During the banquet, it is placed in a vase on the table of the newlyweds, and in the evening the newlyweds take it with them. According to another tradition, the bride, at the end of the festivities, throws a bouquet to her unmarried bridesmaids. The one who catches him, according to legend, will be the next to go down the aisle. Many brides manage to combine two traditions by using a duplicate bouquet toss. This allows you to save the bouquet and thereby not offend the bridesmaids.
