How can flowers be used in your wedding
Flowers has been traditionally sighted at weddings for the longest time, from bouquets to the modern car decorations. Flowers are a great way to add a pop of colour to the colour palette, if you are planning to use neutral colours. They also add a delicate touch to the wedding decorations and they are very versatile as they can be used in almost every aspect of the wedding. Flowers also come in a range of colours that can match any colour scheme that has been set. Another bonus point, flowers can be kept after the wedding, you could dry them and frame it up or seal it with resin to make into accessories that can be worn forever!
Here are 5 ways you can incorporate flowers into your wedding!
1) Bridal Bouquet
Flowers play a crucial role in weddings, particularly in the form of bouquets. For brides, choosing flowers that complement their gown enhances the overall bridal look. As the bride walks down the aisle, all eyes are on her, taking in her gown and the bouquet she carries, the image of the bride walking down the aisle is something the groom will remember forever. A helpful tip for brides who wish to preserve their bouquet as a memento of their wedding day, but also wish to participate in the bouquet toss tradition, is to consider preparing an extra bouquet specifically for this purpose. This ensures that the bride's bouquet remains intact, avoiding any potential damage during the toss, and allows the lucky recipient to cherish the bouquet they caught as well.
2) Accessories
Flowers are a great accessory as they are colorful and they are not heavy. However, their delicate nature requires careful handling to avoid damage before the ceremony. One common use is boutonnieres for the groom, often coordinated with the bride's bouquet for a symbol of unity for the newlyweds.
For the bridal party, the bridesmaids can wear corsages with flowers that are the same as the ones used in the bride's bouquet, it makes for a great photo opportunity. Brides can enhance their wedding day look beautifully with the strategic use of flowers in their hairstyle. Fresh blooms can be woven into braids or tucked behind the ear for a romantic touch. A small, delicate flower crown can create a whimsical vibe, perfect for an outdoor wedding. For a more subtle approach, a few flowers strategically placed in an updo or loose curls can add a natural feel to the overall bridal look.
To preserve wedding flowers as cherished keepsakes, using resin is a popular choice. This clear liquid allows you to creatively preserve flowers, whether making a comb or earrings and necklace set, to remember the day forever!
3) Cake
Flowers on wedding cakes are a beloved decorative option, offering a vibrant splash of color that elevates the cake's appearance beyond simplicity. They introduce dimension with their three-dimensional presence, preventing the cake from looking flat. Couples have the choice between using real flowers for a natural, authentic look, or opting for fondant flowers, which are edible and can be custom-colored to match any wedding theme. Fondant flowers also ensure longevity, maintaining their vibrancy throughout the celebration without any risk of wilting.
4) Decorations
Flowers are such a versatile item that they can be used in a vareity of ways to decorate the venue and even car for the wedding. Having your car decorated with flowers and ribbons has now become a common wedding tradition, as the decorated car is used to trasnport the wedding party to the bride's home for gatecrashing and first look and to transport the couple and their family to the wedding venue.
At the venue, flowers provide a simple yet stylish means of decoration. They can grace each table as centerpieces, adding charm and preventing the space from feeling empty, while also sparking conversation among guests. Decorating the chairs with flowers are also a common trick couples use to spice up their venue, making it look more festive and joyous.
For couples exchanging vows in front of an audience, a flower arch offers a grand and romantic focal point. Not only does it create a stunning backdrop for the ceremony, but it also ensures memorable photos that capture the essence of the occasion beautifully.
5) Flower Girl/Confetti
Having a flower girl to throw flower petals down the aisle before the bride walks down the aisle has also become a familar tradition. Even though, many do it with a twist now as some couples do not have a young girl in the family or maybe they do not want to seem cliche, now couples will get their friends or siblings that are well beyond the flower girl age to toss the flower petals instead, it makes for a great memory and sets the mood with happiness and laughter.
During the ceremony exit, a tradition would be to throw rice at the newly weds to ward off bad luck but many couples skip this ritual or replace the rice with an alternative. A more sustainable and aesthetically pleasing option would be to throw flower petals at the newly weds, it is colorful and soft, unlike rice that is hard and tiny and can be hard to remove from hair and clothes. If you find flower petals too big, you may consider getting those hole punchers used for paper to cut tiny circles out of the flower petals or a cuter option would be to find those scrapbook punchers that have a variety of shapes, similar to a hole punchers but the result is your desired shape, etc. hearts, stars, bells, butterfles.
