Have The Thyme Of Your Life On Your Wedding Day With These Flower Bouquet Ideas
Roses are red. Violets are blue. L’OFFICIEL has your guide to the perfect wedding bouquet waiting for you!
When you think of weddings, a deluge of motifs might fill your mind. There are, of course, white, cupcake-shaped bridal gowns and crisply tailored suits. You might imagine mahogany reception tables covered with the sleekest table linens, the finest china, and springs of fresh thyme or rosemary. And let’s not forget an extravagant, multi-tiered wedding cake topped with silky buttercream and fondant flowers. But after hours of antsy bridesmaids scrambling to help the blushing bride or dashing groom put the finishing touches on their makeup or find their shoes, and they descend down the aisle to greet their partner waiting underneath an arch of sheer chiffon drapery, the thing the guests’ eyes are drawn to is the bouquet.
The tradition dates back to Ancient Greeks and Romans, who used weaponized aromatic herbs and bunches of blossoms to repel misfortune during weddings and encourage fertility, joy, and fidelity. By the Elizabethan Era, flowers became an indispensable part of the bridal ensemble, often a stylish hair accessory. Nowadays, carrying a bridal bouquet is one of the most beloved traditions in weddings, used to convey a sense of romanticism and elevate the wedding’s aesthetic to ensure it is memorable for all parties.
Naturally, there are oodles of pressure to find the perfect bouquet. To create a cohesive aesthetic, you might incorporate different flowers and foliage based on color and shape, blending smaller filler flowers with focus blooms. Or, you could opt for something less conventional, such as a floral garland, a nature-inspired handmade piece of jewelry, or a flower crown that radiates 16th-century charm.
Your pickings of buds and foliage will likely complement your outfit’s design. For instance, a refined dress or suit works best with a simple bouquet, while an eccentric suit with intricate embroidery or a dramatic ball gown crafted with airy tulle and beaded lace demands a more elaborate gathering of blooms.
However, flowers based on the venue and surrounding landscape and architecture might make your wedding especially memorable. If you want to evoke the allure of the refreshing summertime Santorini coasts, you might lean into hues of cerulean blue with phalaenopsis orchids bundled with white roses and fragrant eucalyptus. On the other hand, if you’re curating an earthy bohemian affair, a neutral palette filled with ivory and terracotta vendella roses, snow white peonies, and sunset orange banyan leaves will radiate cozy intimacy.
However, no two weddings are the same; the best bouquet is all about what makes you feel most confident. In Meghan Markle’s grand royal wedding, she chose a small and simple white bouquet of sweet peas, astilbes, lily of the valley, and sprigs of myrtle to complement her refined and sophisticated Givenchy silk organza dress. Conversely, Kourtney Kardashian captured the passionate gothic Italian ambiance of her wedding by holding a miniature bouquet of red and white roses. Meanwhile, designer Sandy Liang’s traditional Chinese ceremony in Flushing, Queens, was devoid of a traditional bouquet, as the founder of the ultra-feminine fashion label carried a single allium as she walked through a shrubbery-filled path.
Below, join L’OFFICIEL as we take a look at some of the most awe-inspiring wedding bouquet ideas so you can create the picture-perfect wedding of your wildest dreams.