Purple mood: choosing original bouquets

When choosing a wedding bouquet, every bride may encounter a number of difficulties, because, in fact, this ensemble of flowers is no less important an attribute than the veil and dress. A purple wedding bouquet would be a very good solution and an almost universal option. Next we will look at who will suit and in what style a purple flower arrangement will look.

Who is it suitable for?

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Delicate shades of buds and a variety of colors contribute to the creation of truly unique compositions that will look perfect at a wedding in all styles:

• romantic;
• classical;
• shabby chic;
• vintage;
• Provence

To correctly complement the bride’s image, you should pay attention to tips from experts:

• For girls of short stature, a small bouquet is perfect, which will emphasize the neatness of the image. Usually small bouquets are made in a spherical shape, decorated with a bright satin ribbon.
• For tall girls, an asymmetrical cascading bouquet would be an excellent choice. Such a composition will not seem too small and will harmoniously complement any image.
• Unusual bouquets, such as ombre, are suitable for girls who are planning a wedding in a fancy style. New, interesting forms of flower arrangements will favorably emphasize not only the image of the bride, but also the entire atmosphere of the holiday.
• Young brides are perfect for bouquets in a minimalist, classic style using white flowers: roses, lilies and orchids. This composition will emphasize the girl’s youth.

Home violet

Decorative violets in pots and beautiful flowerpots amaze with their multicolor and variety of shapes and sizes. Some consider these plants to be a necessary element of the interior, a sign of comfort and well-being, while others try to avoid this flower on their windowsill. Let's try to figure out what are the reasons for such different attitudes, and how Saintpaulia actually affects the atmosphere in the house.

Is it possible to keep violets at home?

Most home flower garden lovers will answer this question positively. Violet is not demanding in care, does not require much attention, and is content with regular watering, periodic loosening of the soil and replanting 1-2 times a year. In return for this simple care, the plant gives the owner new buds that never tire of blooming throughout the year.

Benefits of violets

Violet in the house has a beneficial effect on a person’s emotional state. It belongs to the type of moisture-loving flowers. Violet roots actively absorb water, and excess moisture is returned through the leaves. Water for watering violets is usually poured into a pot tray, from where it evaporates, increasing air humidity. Small insects do not like the smell of violets, so the owner of the apartment is not in danger of house ants.

Harm of violets

Pessimists tend to find signs that are dangerous to health in violets. She supposedly tends to absorb oxygen at night and thereby interferes with proper sleep. There is no valid reason for such an accusation. All plants absorb oxygen and release carbon dioxide at night, this is how the natural process of photosynthesis occurs. The accusation that flowers are poisonous to children and pets is also unfounded. Violet flowers are not toxic, and eating a petal will not cause any harm.

According to feng shui

The meaning of violet according to Feng Shui is exclusively positive. Violet fills the atmosphere of the home with positive, creative energy, promotes the well-being and strengthening of the family. This friendly flower is suitable for people prone to frequent mood swings. It will help them look at the world around them more calmly and friendly.

An important condition for violets according to Feng Shui is their placement in the corners of the room. It is in these places that the energy of flowers best merges with the vital energy of Qi, which permeates the entire surrounding space.

Peculiarities

Every girl can find something for herself among the abundance of flowers. Some colors are appropriate only at certain times of the year, but a wedding bouquet in purple tones will look relevant at any time.

• In order to decorate a celebration in winter, you should give preference to the harmony of blue and lilac colors.
• In spring, it is better to add more pink shades to the bouquet in order to reflect the tenderness of this time of year.
• If the wedding takes place in the fall, a good solution would be to use a palette of white and red colors in contrast with purple.
• The combination of golden and lilac is perfect for a bouquet that will be in the hands of the bride during a wedding in the summer.

Purple color is a truly wonderful option, since, according to statistics, many representatives of the fairer sex like it. The correct composition of the color composition itself, including the selection of shades, is an equally important process that has a lot of features.

Master class on a lilac bouquet for the bride

The composition will be made using the spiral technique. To create a wedding bouquet with purple flowers you will need:

• soft pink peony roses;
• pink bush garden roses;
• lilac bush roses;
• lilac freesias;
• lilac waxflower inserts;
• lilac single-headed roses;
• silvery green staches;
• sectors;
• tape;
• ribbon for decoration to match the peony roses.

Step-by-step instructions for assembling a lilac bouquet with photos:

We prepare the flowers for assembly: we remove the outer petals of an unpresentable appearance, clean off the thorns, and trim the stems at an oblique angle.

We form the core of the bouquet, starting with large flowers. We build the shape from the center. We take three roses: a peony rose and a lilac bush rose. Add a small sprig of greenery. We pass it between the rosebuds. The peony rose is difficult to work with: it has a heavy bud, and the stem is thin and twisted. It is placed so as not to pinch the opening of the flower later.

Having formed the middle, add the rest of the plants, mixing large and small buds. We alternate flowers to make the set balanced.

In a loose arrangement, raise or lower the buds so as to maintain the shape of the bouquet. Align the flowers around the entire circumference.

Again we pass the greens between the buds. We break off the lower leaves of a thick branch. We fill the empty spaces with greenery, this makes the composition dense, thick without visual gaps.

When forming a composition, hold the bouquet by the stems. We intercept it, holding it tightly with our hand so as not to dislodge the flowers.

We secure the bouquet with tape, pressing the ligaments tightly into place.

Using wax, we create the final form and fill in the voids. We insert these plants at the last moment because they have thin stems that are easy to pull into an already secured bundle.

We trim the stems with pruning shears, wrap them with decorative tape, trim them again, and check the shape.

We fix the end of the ribbon with two decorative pins with white beads at the end.

Which flowers to choose

For girls who want to make a bouquet in purple, there is a wide choice of shades that can participate in the composition. First of all, you can decorate your wedding bouquet with violet flowers; appropriate plants are suitable for this. In addition, you can combine lavender, roses and chrysanthemums in an ensemble. Flowers of orchids, hydrangeas, and peonies will highlight the beauty of this wedding accessory. Also, if desired, you can dilute the entire composition with callas and freesias.

You can create a bouquet as you wish, using the flowers that the bride likes. The presence of other plants can be a very successful and bold design idea, given the variety of styles in which a wedding ceremony can be held.

How to do

In order to create a successful bouquet made in purple tones with your own hands, the best solution would be to use different shades of this color. Considering that too much purple can look extremely boring, it can be complemented with white, pink and red. You can experiment with the primary color palette.

According to statistics, the following designs are in greatest demand:

• Orchids with roses or chrysanthemums. In this case, you will get a good bouquet that combines elegance, sophistication and classics. Purple can be used not only in floral arrangements, but also in the design of additional accessories - ribbons and beads.

• Roses with hydrangea or violets. This option is a wonderful combination of femininity and severity.

• Lavender with peonies, roses, tulips and orchids. Another great option for delicate wedding bouquets that will perfectly highlight the girl’s nature.

• Irises with orchids or lilies. Feminine, delicate and sophisticated bouquet.

Wedding floral traditions

A bridal bouquet at a wedding ceremony is a recent tradition. Before this, different peoples associated plants with other customs and signs:

1. In the ancient period, the inhabitants of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome believed that flowers protected from evil spirits. They collected a bunch of strong-smelling plants and herbs; they emphasized innocence and promised fertility. The composition was necessarily decorated with evergreen ivy, because it symbolized long-lasting feelings.
2. The ancient Slavs decorated the heads of brides with wreaths; they were considered a symbol of the sun. They wove wreaths from medicinal field herbs that protected against the evil eye.
3. In the Middle Ages in Great Britain, the bride's composition was supplemented with marigolds. After the union was concluded, the newlyweds ate the buds because they believed that they aroused passion. At the ceremony, a girl walked in front of the bride and groom and scattered petals. This symbolized a carefree, happy future life.
4. Queen Victoria of England gave the rose a meaning in the 19th century. She began to be identified with love and abundance. Girls in those days gave a bunch of flowers and herbs to a witness or closest friend to protect her from damage. Since then, it was believed that the girl who received the bride's bouquet got married immediately after her.
5. In America, a tradition has emerged of throwing a bridal flower arrangement to unmarried girls. Here, for the first time, two sets were used for this purpose, one of which remained with the bride, and the second backup was received by the girlfriend who caught it.

How to match with dress and accessories

If a girl wants to focus on the contrast of the dress and the bouquet, then her outfit should still have small elements of purple. For example, flower hair ornaments or gemstone necklaces and rings would be a great addition. Brides who prefer natural stones can complement their look with accessories with amethyst, sapphire or dark garnet. For those who want to adhere to minimalism in their image, invisible hairpins may be suitable, although ribbons in the color of the bouquet will look no less good.

In addition, when choosing a dress, you should also pay attention to models that will combine not only white, but also shades of purple and lilac. Don’t forget about the most important thing – maintaining balance. In order not to overdo it with purple, it can be successfully diluted, for example, with gold, making the design of one of the main holidays in life stylish, unique and truly unforgettable.