For example, combine blossoms of jasmine and lavender for a soothing scent. Ask the bridesmaids ahead of time if they have any allergies or are sensitive to strong smells before you pick your flowers.
If you do go with faux flowers, pick ones that are high-quality and look as realistic as possible, like silk ones.
If you want your flowers to match exactly, take fabric swatches or paint chips to your vendor so they know the precise shade. Consider the bridesmaid dresses, too. For instance, if the dresses are a wine color, you might want flowers in a contrasting hue to stand out.
Ask friends who have gotten married what vendors or florists they recommend. Read reviews online to get a feel for the experiences other customers have had with a specific vendor.
For example, buying daffodils in the fall, which is their off-season, will be more expensive than if you buy them in the spring.
Keep all of the bridesmaid bouquets the same while adding more blooms to the bride’s bouquet so that hers stands out. Match the colors of the bride’s and the bridesmaid arrangements, as well.
Choose flowers with longer stems for a cascading bouquet. Some of the most commonly used are roses and calla lilies.
For a country chic wedding, swap the ribbon around the bouquet for a strand of lace or burlap instead.
Choose your statement flower in a color that also contrasts with the bridesmaid dresses for a bold accent. Keep the rest of the flowers in the bouquet understated and neutral in color so they don’t compete.
If your bouquet has roses, remove all of the thorns. You can also pull off any damaged or wilted petals from the flowers.
Try to wrap the flowers so that they’re all at an even height.
Use as many or as few flowers in each bunch as you’d like. For reference, a medium-sized bouquet usually has 18-20 flowers.
You can leave as much of the stems exposed at the bottom as you want. Typically, people don’t leave more than 4 inches (10 cm) of stems showing.
Choose a ribbon that matches or complements the color scheme of the wedding or some of the flowers in the bouquet. Opt for thicker, sturdier ribbon, like satin or grosgrain, which covers up the tape better and will hold up on the bouquets.
You can add plant food to the water if you want to keep the flowers looking fresh and vibrant for longer. Remove any fruits or vegetables from the fridge where you’re keeping your flowers. Produce can cause flowers to wilt faster.
