There are many wedding traditions. Each family passes them on from generation to generation. Only one custom remains unchanged - the bride must have a bouquet in her hands. We tell you how to make a red and white bouquet for the bride in order to emphasize the special meaning of the wedding celebration and the sincere feelings of the future spouses.
Red flowers at a wedding
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Recently, themed wedding decorations have become especially popular. Some couples prefer to be transported to the atmosphere of a certain country on their wedding day, while others are limited to the choice of colors. But in a wedding of any style, the bride’s bouquet plays one of the most important roles, because it is it that complements the bride’s outfit and attracts the attention of all the invited girls.
A bride's bouquet in rich red color will become an unusual and original element, one of those that will make the celebration unforgettable.
Mysterious blue, delicate blue and other shades
Blue flowers are an interesting and bold solution. There are few plants of this range, which complicates their selection. Light blue tones will add harmony and freshness to the celebration.
For a wedding in a rustic style, bells and cornflowers are suitable. The improvised composition will be perfectly complemented by sprigs of cotton and ears of wheat. A white and blue bridal bouquet with daisies or carnations goes well with the field decoration.
Tiffany style, unlike mint, is very demanding on details. It's easy to turn an elegant wedding design into a tacky one. The decor includes a combination of turquoise, emerald or sea green with champagne and pastel shades. For this purpose, lobelias, violets and hydrangeas are used. There are few suitable representatives of the flora, so the plants are framed with ribbon or artificial flowers are added.
The blue color of the wedding bouquet symbolizes constancy and fidelity to the spouse. Dutch roses and tulips have rich colors. A budget option is hydrangea. Its lush inflorescences will add airiness to the composition.
Options for a wedding bouquet in red
A bride's bouquet in red tones opens up ample scope for imagination, because there are many flowers of the corresponding shade, each of them is unique and beautiful in its own way. Here are a few options that you can choose when composing your wedding composition:
- If you want to combine classic and original elements in one floral arrangement to make the bride’s bouquet unusual, we recommend paying attention to roses and orchids. The graceful shape of a rose flower and an orchid will become the “highlight” of the bride’s image.
- Tulips will go perfectly with the delicate tones of decorations and dresses. These spring flowers will emphasize lightness and youth. You don’t even have to add additional decorations to tulips - a simple, modest and charming mono-bouquet will be an excellent accessory.
- A composition of gerberas could be a non-standard solution for the bride.
- Luxurious summer peonies, featuring a variety of shapes and shades, allow you to experiment until you find the perfect option. A composition of peonies will emphasize a great mood.
- A floral ensemble with calla lilies will look elegant and sophisticated in the hands of the bride. It will complement the laconic and strict image of the bride. No unnecessary details, only grace and simplicity.
Which bride would suit a red and white bouquet?
Regardless of age or religion, brides often prefer bouquets of red and white shades. For young newlyweds, it is recommended to choose delicate shades of red, closer to pink. For mature ladies, the rich colors of the buds will suit them. Red and white compositions always look great in the hands of a sultry brunette.
A bouquet of scarlet and white flowers is suitable for impetuous natures who do not hide their feelings and expect a similar reaction from their future husband. They like everyone's attention. Despite their lack of restraint, these are deeply conservative natures. Women of this type take a responsible approach to creating a union, value family traditions, and are deeply attached to the chosen one.
A remarkable feature of a composition of red and white flowers is that they can enliven a wedding photograph of discreet classical celebrations, without excesses in outfits and jewelry.
When looking at red and white flowers, it begs to add elements to the wedding dress that are in harmony with the color of the bouquet. This could be shoes, the color of lipstick on the lips, a small handbag, a manicure. Jewelry with rubies will highlight all the advantages of the image. As an option, you can use garnets - stones of love, passion, tenderness.
Some couples prefer not only harmony in their outfit. The entire room is decorated in the appropriate style, including table settings.
How to choose the shape of a bouquet
There can also be many variations on this theme. Each of them depends on the shape of the bud, the length of the stem, and the presence of decor. But the most important thing to consider in this matter is the bride’s preferences. Favorite flowers always fit perfectly into the image and setting, and the shape of the bouquet can be as follows:
- Spherical. The most common version of the form involves fixing the flowers in a porta bouquet and tying them with a decorative ribbon. A spherical bouquet is a classic, relevant at all times.
- Ball-shaped. The bride does not hold a composition of this shape in her hand, but attaches it to her wrist, like a handbag, and remains in this position until the end of the celebration. In a spherical composition, the flowers are evenly distributed, and their stems are hidden inside the structure. Brides whose dresses are tailored to their figure are recommended to give preference to a spherical bouquet.
- Cascade. The bouquet is loosely shaped, more reminiscent of a floral waterfall. In his design, the flowers are fixed in such a way that the finished composition looks like a drop flowing along the bride’s dress. Cascading ensembles are often made up of curly, cascading flowers.
- A composition in the shape of a scepter with red flowers is perfect for a strict image.
- Crescent. Flowers attached to a frame of the appropriate shape seem to frame the bride’s figure, and therefore this type of bouquet is almost universal.
Choosing a bouquet for a wedding celebration is not an easy task. But be guided by your desire, you will certainly settle on the ideal option.
Invitation cards and other accessories
All accessories for a red and white wedding should be in the same style and color. There can be no “insignificant” little things in the design of a celebration. You need to pay very close attention to the design of your wedding invitations. After all, an invitation card is a wedding accessory that your guests will see long before the significant event. The invitation sets the first emotional message and creates an idea of the style of the celebration. Heart-shaped cards fit perfectly into the red and white wedding concept. The desired shade of color and design option are chosen depending on the style of the celebration. A white heart with a frame of small pink buds is suitable for a wedding in a romantic style. A heart in a rich burgundy or wine red color with gold inscriptions and vignettes will be a wonderful invitation to a celebration in the Baroque style.
Placement cards should also be designed in the same style as the invitations, maintaining the style of the wedding.
Some accessories for a wedding in red and white style can be made with your own hands, for example, elegant boutonnieres for the groom, bridesmaids and guests. To make miniature compositions that decorate holiday clothes, you can use fresh and artificial flowers, ribbons, beads and other decorative materials. The simplest option is a small bouquet of plain flowers against a green leaf background. This accessory is also suitable for decorating the groom’s suit. If a red tie is provided as an addition to the suit, then the flowers for the boutonniere are selected to match this accessory.
If you will be making some decorative elements for your wedding yourself, you can enlist the help of your bridesmaids. In order to decorate glasses for newlyweds or a chest for wedding money, practically no special skills are needed. Glasses can be decorated with hearts made of red rhinestones or an elegant composition of small artificial red and white flowers. To decorate a money chest you will need satin fabric, ribbons, red and white lace. Depending on the chosen style, the decor can be simple and laconic (for example, a edging of red ribbons on a white background) or a complex composition of bows, lace and rhinestones.
Ring pads
Champagne basket, bride's garter, pen holder, ring cushion
Money chests
It is worth taking care of the wedding procession in advance. A red or white car, or with stripes, will do. You can decorate it with flowers, balls and bears.
Wedding decor in red and white will leave a bright and unforgettable impression of the celebration. It symbolizes a combination of tenderness and fiery passion, creating an indescribable holiday atmosphere. And to choose the appropriate wedding decoration style, you just need to give free rein to your feelings and imagination.
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The color of the bride's dress will be largely decisive. It is necessary to choose a combination so that it does not look too pretentious. Of course, red is an eye-catcher. But do you need too much attention on your outfit? It is better to follow a simple rule of compatibility and use from one to three colors in the overall wedding style. A red wedding bouquet of the bride together with a dress of the same shade will create color redundancy. But with a white dress it will look much more elegant. Add a couple more elements to the flowers in the form of shoes and jewelry, and your look will be irresistible.
Also, when choosing a floral accessory, do not forget that it should match the character of the bride. A bouquet of gerberas is perfect for a cheerful, kind girl. And for a serious and sensible bride, you can choose classic scarlet roses.
Color features
According to tradition, the groom gives his bride a wedding bouquet on her wedding day, which the girl does not part with until the end of the celebration. However, there is a sign according to which a man should not see his beloved’s wedding dress, which may result in problems with the compatibility of the girl’s outfit and the bouquet. For this reason, modern brides prefer to order a flower arrangement on their own, after the entire look has been put together, the dress and other attributes have been purchased. At the same time, the groom himself can pick up the bouquet from the flower salon, then the tradition will be respected, and the girl will be happy with her appearance.
It is necessary to contact florists as a last resort, because this is the only way to choose the right shade. A red and white wedding bouquet will be appropriate if the bride’s dress is made in similar colors or is a classic snow-white color. In the second case, it is necessary that the image have a few more bright red details, such as shoes, a belt, a clutch or even lipstick.
White is the preferred color for marriage as it is a symbol of pure love, sincerity and fidelity. The color red, in turn, represents passion and the undying spark between lovers. Complementing each other in the bride's bouquet and her image as a whole, these two shades show the wide range of feelings that exists between a man and a woman. Tenderness and unobtrusive adoration are combined with a bright range of sensual love, which is quite symbolic on a wedding day.
The advantage of a red and white bridal bouquet is that by combining these colors in different proportions, you can get a completely unique composition. At the same time, you can compose it in such a way that it will suit a sensitive, modest and romantic girl or a strong, self-confident person who reaches all heights on her own.
Florist
Mono-bouquets are made using a play of contrasts - open buds are combined with closed ones. Bandage with white or scarlet ribbon. Elena Mikhailova
White irises harmonize well with blue flowers. White irises can be replaced with bright gerberas or roses. Blue flowers are best placed in the center.
- Blue roses can be combined with red gerberas and chrysanthemums.
- Blue shades go well with pink flowers and gold packaging.
- Hyacinths look good paired with pink and white roses.
- Traditional violets in combination with the selective species “Red River” evoke admiration.
- Unusually colored ranunculi will delight any bride. Their buds are painted in different shades. Combine with any lush flowers such as peonies and roses.
- Blue flowers are less conspicuous. According to florists, they visually look smaller than their counterparts in bright, warm colors. Therefore, for a bouquet it is better to take larger blue inflorescences and smaller red ones.
An excellent wedding bouquet with red flowers in the photo below complements the images of the newlyweds.
Recommendations
When choosing colors and their combinations, it is recommended to adhere to the following rules:
- You should order flowers at the last minute, after you have decided on the color and shape of the dress, the hairstyle and the design of the wedding ceremony.
- The choice is based not only on the color of the dress, but also on the preferences of the bride. It is also worth considering the girl’s age.
- You should choose flowers that will retain their fresh appearance for a long time and are not capricious to weather conditions.
- You should not select a bouquet alone. The flowers you liked may not suit the girl’s color type. Therefore, an outside perspective is needed.
- If the composition contains different flowers, it is worth considering their compatibility and ability to “get along” with each other. A bouquet with the addition of red carnations does not combine with other flowers and contributes to their rapid fading.
- You can add ribbons, beads and lace of different colors to the bouquet. The main thing is that the composition matches the image of the bride.
- Often, under a red bouquet, the bride wears makeup with an emphasis on scarlet lips. In addition, you can add flowers from the composition to your hairstyle.
- You should not take pictures with a floral accessory in front of your face, because this can emphasize the paleness of the bride.
A bride's bouquet of red flowers should look stylish, feminine and appropriate to the image and overall design of the wedding. Each flower carries a certain meaning and based on this, the bride can choose her own unique option.
General information
Classic brides choose arrangements of red roses. Among the huge variety of flowers, most girls most often choose roses, which are associated with the strength of the upcoming marriage.
You should be very responsible when choosing a bridal bouquet. It must be taken into account that everything in a wedding look should be organic and compatible: the wedding dress, wedding accessories, the bride’s character, and even the season in which the special event is held.
A flower arrangement of magnificent red roses will embody sincere feelings. These amazing flowers are sold in any season, so there is no difficulty in creating a wedding bouquet with your own hands.
Tulip arrangements are most often used at spring wedding ceremonies. These flowers are considered a symbol of purity, sincerity and love.
Red peonies do not need any additions; they look perfect in a bouquet and are considered the personification of strong, passionate love. Peonies are an excellent choice for girls who are planning to get married in the summer.
