Imagining her own marriage ceremony, the girl immediately plunges into a fairy tale. Everything around looks gentle, romantic and airy. At the same time, every young lady strives not to forget about style and newfangled trends. Sometimes it is quite difficult to find harmony between these things. In addition, also the one that the bride herself will like.
One of the important accessories of the bride is the wedding bouquet. This composition should be made in a special way to emphasize the young lady’s sense of taste and make her image more romantic, gentle and elegant. A bouquet of cornflowers can combine the same. This is the composition that guests at your celebration will remember for a long time.
What do wildflowers symbolize in a bride's bouquet?
If we turn to the origins of the custom - the wedding bouquet, then not a single celebration would be complete without a composition of delicate and light wildflowers. According to legend, the more different kinds of wildflowers the bride’s bouquet combines, the more prosperous and happier the life of the married couple will be.
Here are some of the most common types of flowers for bouquets and their meaning:
- chamomile – youth, the charm of natural beauty, the desire for life;
- jasmine - as a manifestation of passion, enjoyment of life. For many religious movements, the flower personifies the connection with the divine principle, emphasizes the beauty of female nature, elegance;
- cornflower – loyalty, openness. The Japanese associate this flower with the truth of life, which combines beauty and simplicity;
- Lily of the valley is a symbol of marital happiness. Identified with tenderness and fidelity;
- snowdrop – a symbol of first love, sincerity, expectation of happiness;
- buttercup - wealth and happiness in family life;
- bell - constancy in the relationship between a man and a woman. It speaks of a woman’s readiness to take her husband’s side, to obey, to love forever;
- poppy – for dreamy people, with a developed imagination, who gravitate towards entertainment and communication. Represents carefree youth;
- iris - means power, a manifestation of courage, speaks of a fearless character. The bouquet emphasizes special respect for the recipient;
- sunflower - symbolizes family well-being, joy, optimistic mood;
- mint and lemon balm - bring fresh notes to established relationships.
In order for peace and unanimity in resolving issues to reign in the family between the future spouses, a wedding bouquet of wildflowers must certainly include plants of both sexes.
Ripe ears of wheat were added to the bouquet. This was considered a wish for the birth of children. Bunches of rowan berries speak of the beauty of the chosen one and enduring love.
The bride kept the wedding bouquet of wildflowers for a long time so that love would always live in the hearts of the spouses. Some women dried a bouquet of wildflowers and kept them in a secluded place for many years. It was believed that this was a powerful talisman against separation, infidelity, and family troubles.
What kind of bride would suit such a bouquet?
A bride's wedding bouquet of wildflowers is unlikely to be appropriate when organizing expensive weddings with luxurious event decoration. But the “rustic” style or “boho” implies just such a bouquet.
Against the backdrop of nature, wildflowers will favorably emphasize the natural beauty of the bride and will arouse the admiration of her appearance by guests, relatives and friends.
A bouquet of wildflowers is suitable for summer weddings. You can assemble the composition yourself or use the services of flower salons.
What flowers to choose
We described above what flowers are suitable for a wedding bouquet. But the choice of certain types of flowers may depend on the time of year . In megacities you may not encounter such a problem. The flower industry has modern technologies for growing flowers. Wedding salons will offer compositions that will not cause any trouble. In small towns, the time of year affects the composition of the bouquet:
- At the end of February, fragrant wild perennials begin to bloom in the southern regions of the country. The most common is mimosa;
- After the snow cover melts, snowdrops appear in early spring. During this period, one of the most beautiful flowering perennials, hellebore, blooms. Shades of petals from white to cherry color. Adonis, reminiscent of a chamomile, is suitable for making a bouquet. The diameter of the flowers reaches 6 cm;
- In May, primrose blooms. Suitable for small wedding bouquets. Of the wild flowers, violets and buttercups bloom especially brightly;
- Midsummer amazes with the variety of wildflowers. At this time, chamomile, feather grass, and colorful bells appear in all their glory;
- in August and September, the bouquet can be supplemented with ears of wheat, wild marigolds, and water lilies. Bunches of rowan and viburnum are ripening.
Storage conditions
The rules for storing flowers before assembling the composition have already been discussed - in the dark, cool and separately .
The already assembled bouquet (without a floral sponge) should be placed in water so that only the very ends of the stems are wetted.
Additionally : Do you know what to do with flowers after the wedding ? Read all about storage conditions here.
Bouquets of ears of corn and dried flowers do not need to be “drinked” , so they should only be carefully placed in a box or placed in a dry vase.
When traveling in the car, it is advisable to carefully hold the bouquet in your hands or place it in a suitable container. During long breaks (for example, rest between a visit, a walk and a feast), you can put fresh flowers in the water.
A successful combination of wildflowers of various shades with other plants in a bouquet
When creating a field bridal bouquet, you should not limit yourself to just one or two types of plants. Particular attention is paid to the harmonious combination of colors in the bouquet. The shape of the buds and the nature of the flowers are taken into account.
Poppy
The basis of the bouquet can be poppy. This will highlight the bride's passionate nature. Looks harmonious with white flowers. It could be daisies. Such a bouquet will certainly include cornflowers. Blue shades complete the composition.
Cornflowers
Cornflowers are often chosen as the “central” component of a bride’s wedding bouquet. They keep well and look great with the small white inflorescences of other wildflowers. Chamomile is a good addition. In a mono bouquet, cornflowers somewhat lose their expressiveness. The composition will require additional decor.
Wild violets
According to legend, Napoleon was kind to this flower. He considered it a symbol of fidelity. At wedding ceremonies, wild violets were used to decorate the bride's outfit. Violet buds were woven into hairstyles and decorated dresses and veils. In ancient times, the scent of violets was used to ward off evil spirits. The bride's violet bouquet often includes rosemary and orange branches. The harmony of aromas creates a favorable emotional atmosphere. In a bride's outfit with a bouquet of violets, you need to add jewelry that matches the flower arrangement.
Chamomile
Chamomile bouquets look especially elegant. Usually they try to dilute them with greens. Yarrow would be an ideal option.
This is one of the few universal types of flowers that are simultaneously suitable for modest, laconic and extravagant bridesmaid looks. The bride's jewelry should not be too large so as not to interrupt the style of the bouquet.
Sunflower
Brides, when choosing flowers for a bouquet, often give preference to sunflowers. A popular plant for creating wedding bouquets in Scandinavia. Ears of wheat are the finishing touch to creating a bouquet. A symbol of wealth and prosperity of the newly created family.
Wedding hall decor in blue colors
Deep rich blue color always represents nobility, serenity and confidence.
A wedding in blue requires a careful approach - you need to think through every detail, from the dishes to the decoration of the hall. As a result, everything should harmonize with each other. Even though blue is a very beautiful color, there shouldn’t be too much of it. This may tire guests.
However, a small amount of blue is also bad - it will simply get lost and only the name will remain from the blue wedding. You need to find a balance in the design.
Drapery plays an important role in the design of the hall. Many people forget about this, and the banquet room does not look very festive. However, if you do everything right, even an ordinary dining room will sparkle with new colors. Blue fabric can be used to decorate not only the walls and entrance, but also the ceiling and floor.
Note! It is better to choose velvet material for tables. This will give the atmosphere royal grandeur and luxury.
You can add more festiveness and fun to the space with the help of balloons, large posters, various figures - this is a whole field for imagination.
If the blue wedding takes place in the winter, you can add New Year's themed elements to the decor, which will add even more fun and magic to the surrounding space. Christmas tree decorations, frosty patterns, snowflakes, and even Christmas candles are suitable here.
All this will resemble a wonderful, kind fairy tale, in which not only the heroes of the occasion, but also numerous guests will feel like heroes.
If a wedding celebration in blue takes place in the summer, elements of a nautical theme can be used in the decor. You can decorate the hall with corals, stones and shells.
Decor of tables and chairs in a blue wedding
Tablecloths with a combination of white and blue colors will look best at such a themed celebration. However, simply choosing the right color is not enough. We also need to decorate the tables beautifully.
Small bouquets in vases will look great as decoration for tables in the hall. It is better to choose fresh flowers (in summer, spring and autumn this will not be difficult). You can also place candles or luxurious candy bowls on each table. All this will add liveliness and brightness to the atmosphere.
Most often, chairs at banquets are decorated with festive covers, thanks to which they acquire special elegance and sophistication. To add even more luxury, you can add beautiful bows or ribbons.
Bouquet design and decoration
The design of the bouquet depends on the chosen flowers. Let's look at two compositions. The first one uses the technique of making a bouquet in a spiral. The bouquet is assembled as follows:
- select flowers with tall stems. They will form the center of the bouquet. The number of plants is arbitrary, but 5-7 are considered optimal;
- Next comes a layer of flowers located about 5 cm lower. It is not necessary to take flowers of the same type. Alternate them depending on the color;
- the third tier of flowers is also about five centimeters lower than the second. You can arbitrarily choose the height of the bouquet layers;
- alternate flowers according to the shades of the petals according to your preferences. Try to emphasize the bride’s character traits with this combination. The meaning of wildflowers has been discussed above;
- Upon completion of assembly, trim the stems and secure the branches.
In the second composition, the spiral technique is preserved, but the shape of the plants changes. The bouquet includes stalks of wheat with ears, branches with clusters of berries. It could be rowan, various greens. The result is a cone-shaped bouquet. If desired, you can create a bouquet in the form of an oval.
Let's consider another example of composing a composition for a bride with a romantic character:
- Prepare all the necessary tools: sharpened scissors, pruning shears with a ratchet mechanism for an even cut. Stock up on wire, special tapes for taping, and twine of the desired shade. All these accessories can be bought in flower shops or stores for gardeners and gardeners;
- arrange the flowers on the table, remove excess leaves from the stems;
- the bouquet includes feather grass. The stem of the plant is short, so we use the taping method. You will need to lengthen the stem using wire specially used in floristry. The tape should be green so as not to stand out from the general background.
We use a variety of small bush chamomile or tanacetum.
To make a bouquet you will need tlaspi greens. The plant is often bred in greenhouses specifically for bouquet arrangements. Can also be found in the wild. These are arid areas, abandoned meadows.
How to do it yourself?
This question is quite complex, since the process largely depends on the plants available . Below are two options for compositions - based on summer meadow flowers (partially cultivated) and using ears of corn.
The first master class shows the spiral technique . In fact, the bouquet is collected from the middle, from the tallest plants. It is not necessary to arrange all the flowers sequentially - first some, then others, others... they can be alternated.
Basic principle : plants are gradually added to the initial two to five branches, gradually reducing the height of the composition and taking care that the flowers do not interfere with each other. The ends of the stems are trimmed after the final assembly and fastening of the branches.
How to preserve a wedding bouquet of wildflowers longer
Wildflowers are not resilient. It is necessary to take measures to avoid an unpleasant surprise in the form of a bouquet with drooping flower heads. If you plan to collect flowers yourself, take into account the following recommendations:
- choose a place outside the city, not too close to the highway, animal walking, or industrial facilities;
- stock up on containers in which you will transport flowers;
- ensure fast delivery – car;
- Use gloves when cutting stems.
