Matching Your Bridal Party’s Flowers

Next to your own bouquet, the bridesmaids’ flowers are one of the most stunning aspects of your wedding theme. Put them together and you’ve got a garden of gorgeous delights.

There are several ways to coordinate your bouquet with those of the girls, varying from traditional to modern and fun. For the more conservative look, have the girls carry flowers similar to yours, but in a smaller bunch and/or a different hue. (Rule #1 when coordinating bouquets is to never let your girls’ bunches upstage your own.) If you’re carrying roses, have the women carry spray roses. A big lily for you means small lilies for the girls.

Some other trends include having the women carry different flowers, but all in the same hue. You can also have each bridesmaid carry a different flower from your own bouquet. Depending on the formality of your affair, you can get even more creative and have the girls carry a bouquet of flowers to match their birth month. Very casual weddings can mean the girls decide on whatever they want, but make sure you go over their ideas with your florist.

Since you don’t want the bridesmaids’ flowers to get drowned out by their outfits, it’s wise for them to carry bouquets that are a slightly different shade from their dresses. Monochromatic colors are smart, and you can also have them carry a monochromatic shade different from your own.

To keep the look in sync, know some basic fashion rules. If the women are wearing slinky dresses, they should wear longer, simpler bouquets, like lilies. Full dresses can be matched by thicker, bunchier bouquets. If your bridesmaids are wearing short dresses, a large bouquet is likely to drown out their outfit. A large bridal party generally translates to smaller bouquets, as too many flowers will take over the whole procession.

Budget-wise, the girls’ bouquets are like yours—you don’t need to have the biggest and most expensive flowers in the world. Make sure you purchase flowers that are in season and grown locally, and keep it simple. One lovely flower can be an elegant way to top off your affair.

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