- Choose Your Favorite Color
Choose the color that you like & reflects your personal taste. You have a favorite one, and you can pick its shades to be your bouquet element. Whatever your guests talk about yours, you need not to worry. You like it, right? - Use the Same Color
You can match your bouquet color by mixing the shades of your gown or theme color. For example, if you pick a purple wedding theme & you wear violet dress, you can choose shades of violet as your bouquet elements. Shades of violet consists of orchid, purple, violet, etc. You can choose one shade or combine them as your arrangement. Flowers that can be used to arrange it such as lavender, hydrangea, lily, etc. - Use Complementary Color
Complementary color is opposite of it. If they mixed, they produce a neutral one such as white, grey, or black. The exact opposite of the dress' color will make a great focus to the bouquet. In this combination, you should pay attention about each strength. The easiest way to choose is by looking at a color wheel, a circle chart that tell you what primary different colors will become when they mixed together. With the right composition, you can achieve a great one. The standard complementary are: red and green; blue and orange; yellow and purple. For example, if you are going to wear a purple dress, you can choose a yellow one that can be arranged with yellow calla lily, sunflower, gerbera, etc. - Neutral Bouquet
If you are still confused after reading this, try neutral arrangement. Neutral means without color. Although neutrals are white, grey, and black; for flower, a neutral is white. White is purity and basic. It can be matched with any color. White has several hues: cream, snow, & ivory. Those hues can be found on calla lily, carnation, freesia, etc.

There are various bridal books, magazines and shops to help you choose the perfect style and color. The arrangement you select should be a reflection of your personality and/or the color scheme of your wedding.
A growing popularity in wedding flowers is silk flowers. Silk flowers are non-allergenic, will never wilt and can be kept as a remembrance of your special day for years to come. Another advantage over silk flowers is their cost and durability.
Another option for the wedding bouquets is stunning handmade porcelain flowers. Porcelain and silk flowers are available in traditional styles. With a seemingly unlimited array of colors, these amazing creations last a lifetime. Many come with a display stand included in the purchase price, so your wedding bouquet now has become an exquisite family heirloom.
As you plan your special day, consider the option of a porcelain handmade bouquet. The cost is a bit higher, yet the memories of your ceremony will be with you forever. In addition, your wedding bouquet will be with you as well, a permanent reminder of your love for each other.

More often, the flowers are the messenger of love and passion and respect, making the eyes and especially the soul happy. Therefore maybe the wedding bouquet is one of the most important accessories for a bride to be. In the most special moment in a girl’s life, all has to be perfect as she always dreamed. And the wedding bouquet is for the bride, she is carrying it during all day long. That’s way she’s the one who chooses the flowers, her favorite flowers and her favorite colors. Because the flowers will complete the bride and put forward her feelings and her unique personality.
The bridal bouquet has its meaning. Besides the fact that the flowers will be an unforgettable memory, the wedding bouquet is the natural perfume of the bride. Because every flower spreads a special and unique scent, the flavor of love.
There are specialized persons who are saying that the wedding flowers have to assort to external elements as restaurant, decorations, guests, wedding themes. It’s not true. All it matters is the bride’s wishes and spirituality.
There are flowers for romantic or strong personality or modern thinking or classic brides. We are not speaking about the wedding bouquet’s shape. There is another article about. We want to suggest you, as a future bride, the flowers for you to enjoy your wedding and to feel perfect in your shoes.
A romantic bride will choose discreet, tender and delicate flowers: lilies-of-the-valley, freesias, tulips, lisianthus, orchids, jasmines, arranged in a free and very simple style, without glassy accessories. She prefers white simple color or dull tones of cream, violet, pink. This bride wants her to be sensual and pure and the flowers to complete her and never to be the wedding attraction.
There are roses for the classic brides, white roses round arranged. For the classic-joyful brides, the perfect wedding bouquet will be a multicolor round rose bouquet. The classis-daring future wife will carry a completely red rose bouquet or the rose bouquet garnished with red or pink or orange or yellow mini roses. We can include here the lilies, but they also fit to the strong-personality brides.
To an elegant bride we are recommending calla lilies. If you want to be pure and simple, yet elegant, we think that the white calla lilies are the perfect flowers for you. If she wants to catch the guest’s eyes, she has to choose a white and other favorite color combination (red calla lilies would be our suggestion) for calla lily wedding bouquet. Also if it’s fall, violet, burgundy or orange calla lilies will be the perfect choice. For a spring wedding and also a happy bride, calla lilies in a multicolor bright bouquet will light up your face. The calla lilies lend to an original combination with eucalyptus leaves or Hypericum berries or Mistletoe.
If you are a strong personality person, fit yourself a wedding bouquet with dominant shaped flowers. The lilies, Amaryllis, Flamingo flower (Anthurium), Bird-of-paradise-flower (Strelitsia), Protea flower, Nerine, Delphinium, Vlam Leucospermum, Tuberose, Leucadendron are flowers for you to be original and to amaze.
There are modern wedding bouquets for modern brides. In this case, the florist or floral designer is the person who takes the decision. It’s his art. He can mix flowers from any floral category and put together flowers with different shapes and colors. The bride chooses the main line for the bridal bouquet and the florist has to know the bride’s preferences for flowers and accessories.
Flowers for happy bouquets: Alstroemeria, gerbera, sunflower, delicate anemones, Asclepias, Lilac, Australian bells, Aster, daisy, peony, daffodil, hyacinth, gladiolus, corn flowers etc.
The berries branches are beautiful, original and chic accessories for a bridal bouquet. We want to give you some suggestions: Hypericum, Mistletoe, Bittersweet, Cotoneaster, Winterberry, Magic berry, Crabapple, Hibiscus pods, Mountain ash, Pyracantha, Pepper berry, Snowberry etc.
Hoping that we’ve given you the best suggestions and we’ve been helpful, we are now wishing you best and “Happy Marriage!”. Brides from all over the world, be proud of you, smile and enjoy your moment! Take the good energy from flowers, by feeling their perfume!

If you are planning to have the ceremony at a church, the reception and evening party at a different location this will result in you requiring two sets of wedding flowers. It may be worth seeing if you get them moved by the florist or by a relative on the day.
If you are planning to have the ceremony at a church, the reception in one venue and the evening reception in another place this means you are going to require three different sets of flowers instead of the two.
Or if your budget is quite large check with your florist to see if they can supply the flowers for two or three of the venues which means you will be surrounded by the same theme of your chosen wedding flowers all day long which will make a very happy memory and your photographs will also reflect this effort.
The florist being reliable is a big issue on your special day the last thing you need to worried about is whether the florist is going to turn up. You should look out for testimonials from previous clients all good florists should have them.
You will also need to find out how many other weddings they do on the same day. It is a question of wanting your florist more concerned with yours or someone else’s wedding when they are creating your flowers, after you plan them so well you don’t want the ideal getting lost on the day, ideally they should only book in a few per day but do check if you are having complicated designs however a wedding Florist in Durham should be able to cater to this for you.
In addition to above you will also need to see if the person you have consulted with will be doing your flowers. You’ve spent hours with your florist choosing what flowers you want only to realise on the big day that someone else is creating your perfect wedding flowers. To ensure this doesn’t happen ask your florist. They will have a vast amount of experience in wedding flowers in the North.

Wedding Flowers were brought into weddings to represent new life, never-ending love, purity and fertility. The groom wears a flower that appears in the bridal bouquet, to signify his declaration of love. Bouquets traditionally consisted of flowers and herbs. Some bouquets also contained dill, since it was believed that dill promoted desire. After the ceremony, the dill would be eaten for that purpose.
An Irish bride insists on having lavender in her bouquet, as it signifies good luck and happiness. Tossing the bouquet comes from an English tradition where women would attempt to tear pieces of the bride’s dress and flowers to possibly obtain some of her good fortune. To escape from the women, the bride would toss her bouquet into the crowd and run away. It is believed today that the woman that catches the bouquet will be the next to marry.
Though some trends have blossomed and others have wilted, one thing remains true: flowers are a great way to make a highly personal statement. Here are some factors that can be considered to choose a particular type of flower:
Color is the first factor to be considered. A wedding bouquet must match the wedding gown of the bride and the other decorations. Apart from flowers, many types of ribbons, beads and baubles can be used for this purpose.
Another way to personalize a bouquet is to choose flowers that match the personality of the bride or is expressive of her background. For instance, a bride may choose to show off her Norwegian heritage by including purple heather -- Norway's signature flower. Or she might pair the groom’s and her birth-month blooms.
Bouquets can also be fashioned by keeping in mind the family tradition. The bride may carry the blooms her mother had carried for her wedding, or can wrap her bloom with her grandmother’s scarf to give it a vintage feeling.
Flowers can also be chosen for sentimental value. For example, a bride can carry flowers which the groom had given to her on their first date, or can make a bouquet of his favorite flowers. This will make the bouquet more special and personalized. The wedding flowers can also be in tune with the surrounding environment. These are a few tips to make wedding bouquets more personal and unique, but the ultimate choice, as always, remains with the bride!

The Entertainment Theme:
Have all the guests bring gifts pertaining to entertaining the couple in times to come. This includes buying CDs, DVDs, games, puzzles, video games, and anything else you can come up with, get creative. This could also include televisions or DVD players or other game machines. For food bring boxes of candy, microwave popcorn, hot dogs, or even nachos such as you would get at a movie theater. Make the bridal shower invitations look like an over-sized movie ticket. A great idea for a couple that is just starting out.
Around the Clock Theme:
In this scenario, each guest or pair of guests is assigned a certain time of day, such as lunch time, bath time, or an actual time of day, like 8 am. Each guest should bring gifts that will be used during the time they are assigned. For example, with a morning time assigned, coffee mugs or specialty coffees would be a great gift. An afternoon time like around lunch time could be his and her lunch boxes complete with matching thermos. Finger foods are a great snack to be served, and a great bridal shower invitation for this theme would be clocks with each guest's time on it.
Gift Certificate Theme:
With all of those mounting bills from the wedding, most couples would love to have a gift certificate themed bridal shower. In this theme, each guest is asked to bring the bride a gift certificate of their choice. This can include gift certificates to grocery stores, restaurants, spa treatments, clothing stores, movie theaters, and furniture stores. The possibilities are endless, and they are sure to enjoy it! Snack ideas are limitless, as are your bridal shower invitations.
Garden/Tea Party Theme:
This works great with a spring wedding. If you have a friend with a nice garden or yard with beautiful scenery, ask to borrow the space for an afternoon. Gift ideas are limitless, and finger foods desserts and sandwiches make a great snack to serve. Decorate with fresh Montreal flowers in the color of the wedding, and the bridal shower invitations look great with flower pressed paper which can be found in any craft store and printed on your computer.
Recipe Theme:
Also great for the bride and groom starting a new home together. Have each guest bring their favorite dinner recipe, favorite dessert recipe, and a miscellaneous recipe, along with the ingredients for each (dry goods only) as a gift. This will give them lots of dinner ideas, as well as being able to stock their pantry a bit before the wedding. Food for the bridal shower can be anything you like, and bridal shower invitations on blank recipe cards are a great idea! Be sure to include several blank recipe cards with each invitation as well.
The ideas for a bridal shower theme are endless. Use your imagination and the sky is the limit.

Montreal Flowers:
If you’re getting married in the winter around Christmas time, why not embrace the season? “There’s something magical about the winter season – bring those elements in. Lots of red, especially the darkest crimson blooms such as black magic roses, create bold, stunning arrangements. A traditional red rose is a safe way to play it and then pick other elements to jazz it up a bit. Add to those roses some additional details: chocolate cosmos, hypericum berries, pepper berries, and winter berries.
For a good pop of color, submerging cranberries in the vases of water. If red is not in your wedding pallet, another option awaits. There is nothing more beautiful than a traditional white wedding. Not only does the cold air prevent white petals from browning around the edges, but your blooms will also reflect winter’s snowy ambiance. Pair white roses with green berries, combine dramatic amaryllis with white gazer lilies, or couple green and white cymbidium orchids.
With all of the romance your blooms will exude, make sure you’re not the only ones enjoying kissing throughout the evening. Hang mistletoe in entryways or any other place guests might want to share a smooch. This romantic seasonal green also works well as an accent to all floral arrangements, including corsages and boutonnier
Catering:
To keep your guests warm on the inside with the cold winter chill outside, add a hot chocolate and wassail cider bar to your reception beverage station. Spicing up your hot drinks with cinnamon sticks for stirring and cinnamon & nutmeg for toppings. Keep that chocolate coming. Give that favorite chocolate fountain a twist of flavor – peppermint flavor. Cinnamon bears reign as the popular dipping item for chocolate fountains this winter, and not only for peppermint-flavored fountains. Milk and dark chocolate please the pallet as well with this spicy snack.
In addition to the chocolate fountains, serve hot bread pudding and pumpkin pie as desserts for your reception. Or select pumpkin spice and cream cheese filling for your wedding cake to stay true to the season. However simple or lavish you’re planning your big day, utilize the winter season to your advantage. Give your guests those extra details that will have them remembering your wedding whenever winter season rolls in.
Decorative details:
Use Christmas ornaments in place of traditional guest cards. Simply attach a small card and ribbon with their name imprinted on the ornament. Or hand paint each name on the individual ornaments. Your guests will remember your wedding for years to come each time they place their ornament on their Christmas tree.
Dip candy canes in white or dark chocolate and wrap them in plastic bags tied with a simple red or white ribbon. Give away these treats as your favor at the end of your wedding reception. Display gifts in a sleigh or under an evergreen decorated with pictures of the couple. Instead of a star or angel as the tree topper, use a bride and groom in its place. Before you walk down the aisle, have your flower girl toss imitation snow or miniature snowflakes in place of flower petals.
Replace the wedding march with a slow-paced, instrumental holiday tune. Fill your reception with sweet winter aromas. Boil apple cider with floating oranges and cinnamon sticks in various hidden corners of the room. Or light deeply scented evergreen candles to bring the outdoors in.
There's no denying the romance of the winter season: gently falling snow, softly glimmering lights and sweetly scented evergreens.