Not a single wedding celebration is complete without this important accessory – the bride’s wedding bouquet. The bouquet not only organically complements the image of the girl getting married, but also has a symbolic meaning : in the old days, dried wedding bouquets were considered a powerful talisman of the family hearth. Modern brides are increasingly trying to move away from template solutions and choose, for example, cascading bouquets or make flower arrangements from unusual, sometimes even exotic flowers. The bride's yellow wedding bouquet looks bright and unusual, will brighten up any cloudy day, and will become an attractive detail of the bride's image.
Photo of a yellow wedding bouquet for the bride
Symbolism
Not so long ago, a bouquet of yellow flowers was considered a bad omen, a symbol of separation, but times are changing, and modern floristry is moving away from this unfair stereotype. After all, yellow is the color of sunshine, gold and joy. How can such a positive combination bring anything bad?
In psychology, the meaning of golden shades is boiling energy, but not aggressive, as is the case with red, but tuned to cooperation, creation and mutual understanding.
Important! Yellow keeps you on your toes, allows you to believe in yourself and move towards your goal without fear.
Typically, a yellow wedding bouquet is interpreted as a wish for the newlyweds to have financial and emotional well-being, a large number of children, and carefree fun. Lighter colors bring notes of tenderness, trust and caring attitude towards each other, while bright ones speak of energy and optimism.
Daffodils
Strict flowers with a straight stem and their delicate, fragrant buds evoke a feeling of homeliness and tranquility. Their petals symbolize respect, attention, willingness to help, and care. A person who receives a bouquet of daffodils can interpret this as a compliment - the giver considers it a symbol of solar warmth, the personification of light and a state of comfort.
What kind of girls is it suitable for?
Bright yellow colors will appeal to the incorrigible optimist, who looks into the future without worries and with curiosity. Such a bride always sees the good side in everything , is able to calm and inspire everyone, and is full of energy and new ideas.
A bright yellow bouquet is perfect for dark-skinned or tanned girls . In contrast to the juicy buds, their skin looks lighter, porcelain.
Sunny shades are universal and suitable for any time of year:
- in spring they harmonize perfectly with the fresh greenery of awakening nature;
- in summer they organically complement the heat and colors;
- in autumn they blend into the gold and crimson of the surrounding foliage;
- in winter they fill the colorless monochrome with life and brightness.
A yellow bouquet is the ideal solution for a gypsy wedding in boho, rustic, country, eco, and Hawaiian style. We advise you to combine such a bright composition with the same rich tone of the dress, snow-white or colored, but it is better to refuse cream or milky fabrics. They may appear dirty. Don’t forget about bright makeup so that your face doesn’t get lost against the background of such a noticeable accessory.
Regardless of the presence or absence of a tan, you should not take pictures with a yellow bouquet in front of your face. Flowers will create an unhealthy glow. Juicy inflorescences look much better against the background of a snow-white dress.
Peculiarities
It is worth warning that the bride’s yellow bouquet will be perceived ambiguously among the guests and relatives who arrived for the celebration. Some people have a deep-rooted prejudice about its supposedly negative meaning. Therefore, the decision of the young couple to choose just such a bouquet, in fact, is a rather extraordinary act, which characterizes them as a completely independent couple, since they gave such an emphasis to their main celebration of life. After all, they probably prepared several more wedding attributes, similar in shades to the color of the bouquet. This will most likely be something from the bride's jewelry, in her outfit or the groom's suit.
It is possible that the decoration of the wedding venue also contains yellow elements: balls and ribbons, curtains on the windows, tablecloths on the tables, dishes or a car donated by relatives. Everything should look in harmony and fit in style.
Color selection
Nature has created a whole palette of different sunny buds, strict and fluffy, large and small, lemon, cream, almost orange - you can choose the perfect accessory for any look:
- spring mood will be created by fragile daffodils, graceful tulips, cheerful sunny gerberas ;
- golden chrysanthemums, alstroemerias, roses and peonies look elegant and luxurious ;
- Yellow callas or lilies look aristocratic and strict ;
- For a rustic celebration, you should take a closer look at craspedia, real or decorative sunflowers, carnations, mimosa .
Form
Depending on the theme of the wedding, a yellow bouquet can be either a huge cascade immersed in greenery or a neat classic circle.
More specific forms are also possible, for example, an exotic large glamelia composed of individual petals looks charming. Such an artificial flower is made perfectly from ordinary tulips, but you can use any other plants.
Advice! Select buds with petals that are not too fragile.
No less interesting is the pomander - an absolutely round sphere without a leg, attached to the hand with a satin ribbon. It is better to choose persistent large buds with fluffy petals for the pomander, for example, carnations or chrysanthemums.
Hyacinths
A plant with a small but large stem, with a scattering of small flowers. Their homeland is considered to be the Balkan Peninsula and Eastern countries. From there they were transported in the 16th century, first to northern Italy, and then a century later to Constantinople, where huge gardens of hyacinths of all colors were planted. All the nobility and the rich came there to relax and enjoy the sight and aroma of this amazing flower.
The rich color palette of hyacinths can tell about a person’s feelings and emotions. The main message of such a bouquet is the wish for a better life, joy and good mood. But, if only yellow hyacinths are present in the composition, this means that the person is hiding jealousy and mistrust.
Composition ideas
Of roses
The Queen of Flowers, a symbol of love and fidelity, is of course the first flower that brides think of when presenting their bouquet.
Yellow roses in the composition are used both miniature, bush roses, and more substantial ones - elongated or, on the contrary, carelessly fluffy, for example, the David Austin variety. This ensemble is especially suitable for a sultry brunette, but fair-haired brides can also find a suitable shade.
A combination of white and yellow buds is acceptable. In this case, you will receive a truly exquisite and very delicate accessory. Golden roses look good surrounded by fresh greenery: both fluffy twigs and large leaves.
If you are a romantic person, try diluting yellow roses with delicate white freesias or chrysanthemums. A more aristocratic option is a combination of roses and lilies. Be sure to decorate the stem of the bouquet with satin fabric, snow-white or to match the petals.
Remember that a rose is a very capricious flower, and it can only tolerate its own kind as neighbors in a vase. In all other cases, it is better to divide the plants before placing them in a vase, otherwise they will quickly wither.
From calla lilies
The elongated graceful buds of calla lilies in a yellow shade look not only aristocratic, but also very feminine, as if radiating love and happiness. This flower symbolizes trust, which is so important for a new family.
Calla lilies perform well solo in long bouquets in the form of a scepter or cascade. Such an accessory looks best with a straight, flowing dress style - column, Greek style, empire style. But you should avoid combining elegant calla lilies and fluffy ball gowns. Such a duet will inevitably come into conflict and will look sloppy.
If desired, add any voluminous flowers to the callas - roses, peonies, chrysanthemums or small balls of mimosa or craspedia.
From orchids
An exotic orchid looks great, immersed in the greenery of the cascade - a good option for a Hawaiian tropical wedding, as well as in the company of the usual lilies, roses, and alstroemerias.
A huge palette of shades allows you to create truly sensual masterpieces, for example, using two-color buds with edging or a center of a different color. This is a very convenient option if you want to add even more bright fiery colors to your bouquet, but are afraid to overdo it.
It is best to add more greenery to the accessory, but artificial decor made of fabric, paper or lace is also acceptable.
Idea! Orchid petals are quite hardy and elastic, so if desired, decorations can be placed directly on them - pearls, butterflies made of felt or polymer clay, rhinestones.
If you want to hold a riot of colors in your hands, then yellow orchids will become a wonderful canvas on which burgundy or purple alstroemeria, freesia, irises, and eustoma can bloom.
From tulips
Tulips are often considered unworthy of a wedding ceremony, but this is unfair - large, graceful buds attract the eye, remind of spring, and also have incredible durability and frost resistance.
This bouquet is perfect for both a winter wedding and a light spring mood. The powerful straight stems of tulips do not require any special decoration and look very dignified if you simply grab them with a ribbon, twine or a string of beads. If you want to make the composition more sophisticated, then decorate the leg with smooth or airy fabric, beads, rhinestones, and lace.
An excellent duet with tulips will be irises : traditional purple or blue, or white, red, pink. The composition turns out to be sensual and tender. Tulips and craspedias also look interesting. Yellow balls, similar to a huge mimosa, look great both fresh and dried, and therefore can accompany tulips even in a winter bouquet.
What to combine yellow with?
A yellow mono-bouquet is rarely used ; most often, florists offer “diluted” combinations that look much more impressive and original. The yellow and white bridal bouquet is the most common option of such compositions - it is elegant and delicate, the overall image looks noble and fresh. Such bouquets are beautifully decorated with green branches, which adds additional romance and makes the composition stand out against the light background of the dress.
Photo of a yellow and white bridal bouquet for a wedding
Red and orange – the colors of passion and love should be added carefully to yellow; the composition bursting with colors becomes uncontrollably bright, but this is very appropriate for autumn celebrations. In addition, the autumn bouquet looks amazing if you add artificial berries and dried flowers to the decor, and decorate it with beads that match the color and texture.
For romantic people, light shades of pink and yellow - such a floral arrangement looks cute and touching. Fabulous blue and yellow bouquets , for example, with the addition of irises or bells, decorated with satin ribbons and rhinestones, also look very impressive and are suitable for energetic young ladies who are not afraid to be the center of attention.
Photo of a blue and yellow wedding bouquet
Palette
If you don't want a sunny monochrome, then add a few auxiliary shades. Since yellow itself is very bright, you should not combine it with more than two other tones, otherwise the overall picture will turn out to be too chaotic.
White-yellow
The traditional combination is yellow and white. Snow-white creates a feeling of solemnity, the beginning of something new, innocence and purity. In a duet with yellow, this color acts as a wish for the new family to be well-being at all levels - material, social, spiritual.
It is permissible to add juicy greens. This way the picture will turn out to be spring and joyful, and will be perfect for a celebration planned for the warm season.
The combination of yellow and green in itself is also acceptable - it is very natural and calm. In this case, you don’t have to decorate the stem of the bouquet, but simply tie the stems of the plants with ribbon or twine - and an unpretentious, but such a captivating bouquet for a rustic or country wedding is ready!
Multicolored
For passionate and sensual natures, a combination of yellow with red or orange is suitable. An extravagant fiery bouquet looks great in the hands of a girl of the “autumn” color type, as well as at an autumn or winter wedding.
It is permissible to add berries, ears of corn, and dried flowers of the desired shades to the composition.
Advice! The rich yellow-red palette must be supported in any detail of the bride’s image - hairpin, shoes, belt, makeup.
Other popular combinations:
- a combination of yellow with blue, light blue or violet will suit a creative girl at a themed wedding;
- Romantic, dreamy natures will love the duet of yellow and soft pink ;
- if you choose fuchsia and similar tones , the overall picture will turn out glamorous and will fit perfectly, for example, into the theme of dudes.
Decorating the bouquet
A golden bouquet is demanding in the selection of additional decorations. They are taken so as not to overdo it with the accent. Suitable for composition:
- Greenery. Green is the perfect combination with a sunny tone. But they add a few branches so as not to drown out the yellow color. They are placed along the edge of the composition, creating an advantageous contrast. Or interspersed with small splashes in the middle.
- Satin ribbon. It is tied around the stems to make the bouquet romantic and neat. The hanging ends of the ribbon give the composition lightness and originality. And if they are twisted, then a feeling of childish unpretentiousness and naivety is created.
- White lace. If it matches the shades of the buds, they can be tied to the stems. The accessory adds femininity and airiness to the look.
- White pearls. They are glued to the tip of a hairpin, which is inserted into the bud. It looks unusual, majestic. Or they use the stems of a bouquet for decoration, or make a row of pearl beads stuck into the stems.
Florist recommendations
- Be sure to take into account the theme of the wedding and the overall decor of the room, because the bouquet should become the connecting thread of the entire celebration;
- White-skinned girls should carefully select the shade, as yellow can give their face an unhealthy look;
- For a yellow bouquet, it is preferable to wear a bright-colored bride's dress - snow-white, pink, blue. Milk and cream will be lost against the background of a bright accessory;
- The shape of the bouquet depends on the height of the bride. It is better for tall, large girls to choose a cascade, for short and fragile girls - a traditional circle on a leg;
- Pomander and glamelia, due to their exoticism, look appropriate in the hands of any bride;
- Flowers for a bouquet should be rich lemon, golden, sunny shades. Pale yellow doesn't look good in photographs;
- Don't take pictures with yellow bouquets in front of your face. Both the bouquet and your face will look much better if the flowers are against the background of the dress;
- Consider the hardiness of the plants that make up your composition. If orchids, tulips, roses or dried flowers can easily stay without water for a couple of hours, then the lack of moisture will immediately affect peonies or lilies.
How to compose
The issue of composition will not create additional problems for the bride or florist. Here it is important to consider the most successful color combinations, the most suitable shapes, and so on. It is worth noting that even certain types of plants sometimes require a special form of composition, since otherwise they may look awkward or unnatural. Thus, roses with orchids look beautiful in a sphere, callas in a long “rod”, and tulips are best tied tightly, but so that the buds are organized into a rounded “cap”.
It is also important to choose the right additional elements. All accessories should be in tone or at least the color that best combines with yellow. For example, yellow, green and white ribbons used to tie flower stems work very well.
A yellow bouquet can be complemented with large beads. Often they are attached to tape and are not noticeable and can be inconspicuous. So adding beads is a purely individual desire of the bride.
In general, a yellow flower arrangement does not need additional accessories, as it itself presents a holistic and bright picture. The right combination of flowers and other plants does not need to further emphasize the beauty and sophistication of the bouquet.
Photo
In many countries, yellow is a symbol of good luck and prosperity. And increasingly, newlyweds are choosing yellow shades in their wedding decorations, including a bride’s bouquet with yellow flowers, as in these photos:
Mimosa
The flower, which came to Russia from Australia more than two centuries ago, has become a real symbol of spring here. On the eve of March 8th, you can see entire “mimosa markets” on city streets. Small fluffy inflorescences with silvery leaves symbolize modesty and shyness, sensitivity and tenderness.
Even when dried, mimosa retains a subtle aroma. In the language of flowers, the gift of mimosas speaks of the skill of maintaining attractiveness in any circumstances.
