Select the ideal bouquet for your wedding

ADD A SPLASH OF COLOUR TO YOUR BIG DAY, WITH A BOUQUET

Flowers are an integral part of weddings; not only adding to the romance and beauty of the occasion, but also imparting different meanings.

The floral arrangements you choose for your wedding — including bouquets, centrepieces and the flowers that decorate your venue — account for a significant amount of the average wedding budget, so it’s important to think carefully before choosing.

CONSIDER THESE TIPS:

White bouquets are a popular traditional choice but more vibrant bouquets add colour to the ensemble and photos.

Muted and romantic combinations of white and pink, or white and cream, pair better with a classic wedding.

If you like traditions, you may want to consider the meaning of flowers as you decide what to put in your bouquet.

The language of flowers is called ‘floriography’ and has been popular since Victorian times.

For example, lily–of–the–valley means ‘trustworthy’, myrtle stands for ‘hope and love’, and hyacinth has a double meaning with ‘constancy of love’ and representing sport or play.

The colours of roses — and some other flowers — also have significance, such as red meaning passion and courage, pale pink standing for grace and admiration, and yellow signifying joy and true friendship.

Bouquets can be adorned or bound with ribbons, pearls, feathers or diamantes.

Ensure the florist removes any pollen from your bouquet to prevent staining your dress.