The Bridal Bouquet has to shine almost as much as the bride to be. Be inspired by our ideas and find the perfect bouquet flowers and style to match the bride, the dress and the theme of your wedding.

When it comes to the bridal bouquet roses are a classic choice. Beautiful, varied and they are available all year round. Calla Lilies are also a popular choice with brides, they can be expensive however it is quite common to see a bride carrying just one simple stem to give a simple yet classic look to the day. Orchids are a beautiful addition to any bridal bouquet but are renowned for being quite delicate; ask your florist about hardier varieties that won’t wilt at the first sign of a photographer.

Making the Bouquet
When you know what flowers you want then it’s time to decide how you want the overall bouquet to look. The perfect place for inspiration is bridal magazines. Ensure that the flowers you want and any added greenery is available for the day and if you are new to flower arranging why not try a dry one with older flowers to get the positioning right.

The night before the wedding is the perfect time to put together the wedding bouquets and even the bride groom corsages. For the bridal bouquet ensure you have a bouquet holder complete with foam to keep the flowers moist. Fill the bouquet out with greenery and create a cascade effect by cutting the stems to different lengths.

Preserving the Bridal Bouquet
You can make the wedding bouquet last longer on the wedding day by using flowers like roses that are known to have staying power. Another way to keep your bouquet looking fresh is to ask your maid of honour to stand the flowers in a vase of sugary water for half an hour.

If you actually want to preserve your bouquet after the wedding with the intention of having it as a keep sake then you can try preserving it yourself at home or take it to a professional for freeze drying or pressing. You must arrange to do this no longer than four days after the ceremony.