Why do we love sweet, simple bouquets so much?
Maybe it’s because we’re coming off a trend to big, shaggy, glorious bouquets that sometimes look nearly impossible to carry down the aisle. Bouquet designs have evolved through the years, but once upon a time, they were teensy, delicate things. Thanks to Queen Victoria (who also gave us the white wedding dress), nosegays (or tussie mussies) entered the bridal landscape as sweet floral accessories. Today, they’ve acted more like the star of the show, and while we’re not complaining, it’s nice to see the person behind the flowers, AKA the bride.
Here are three ways to style your smaller bouquet, each of them proving that good things come in small packages.
1. Modern Color
A pop of bright color against the serene white background of your dress looks youthful, contemporary and fun. This look works for both casual and formal weddings. Contrast with folds of green leaves or foliage for an earthier look. Just because it’s small doesn’t mean it can’t have a bit of the free-form feel of the big, opulent bouquets.
2. Feature Flower
Okay so you love the statement flower vibe of the bigger bouquets but want that to come in a smaller scale. No problem. Choose one glorious flower (peony, rose, magnolia) and clutch just a few of them. You’ll still get the loose, natural appeal of the larger groupings without the burden of carrying them. Keep it all in the same color family for a modern effect.
3. High-End Blooms
One of the biggest trends we’ve seen over the last few years in the biggest bouquets is that they make use of top shelf blooms. There are few filler flowers or foliage; everything counts and everything is quality. Same goes for more diminutive bouquets. Take a hand-wrapped clutch of luxurious petals down the aisle for maximum impact. In this case, contrasting colors really bring out texture and the sense that each bloom is more special than the next.
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