Many girls dream of a wedding, and most want this momentous event to happen in the summer. And only a few young ladies plan to get married in the winter, when the trees are shrouded in silver hoarfrost, and the earth is covered with fluffy snow.
Snow wedding
A winter wedding is magic from the fairy tale “The Snow Queen”: a light frost, a blush on the cheeks of happy newlyweds, a snow-white fur coat thrown over the bride’s shoulders, and a touching bouquet, warmed by the warmth of two hearts in love ... Magic, right? But did you know that a wedding bouquet is not just flowers gathered in a beautiful composition, but a real accessory that can set the style and mood of the whole ceremony?
Tradition from the middle ages
A beautiful tradition associated with the bride’s bouquet appeared a long time ago. An excited bridegroom presented him with his chosen one before the ceremony and waited with bated breath - she would take this gentle gift or not. It was believed that the wedding flowers adopted by the bride symbolized her consent to the marriage.
Stunt Bouquet
In the old days, after the wedding, the bride did not throw away, but dried the bouquet. Subsequently, it served as a kind of protection against evil spirits, and was also considered a symbol of eternal love and harmony between spouses.
Later, it was believed that any detail of the bride’s outfit brings happiness and fulfillment of desires - hence the custom was born of throwing a wedding bouquet to unmarried girlfriends.
In a word, a bouquet is not just an accessory, but a certain symbol that carries a lot of positive emotions. And this means that the choice of colors should be taken seriously.
What to do with girlfriends? They are eager to catch the bride’s bouquet! It's simple - buy an artificial bouquet in advance that will take on all the functions of the main flower arrangement.
Alternative to florists
Florists literally every month come up with a new fashion for wedding flowers. At the same time, prices are growing exponentially, and sometimes they bite quite strongly. This is especially true in the winter season, when the already high cost of floristic material just soars up. What to do if the budget is limited, but you want a beautiful bouquet? There is a way out - you can make a bride’s winter bouquet ... do it yourself! You will find ideas for creating an original composition in this article.
Getting started
Before you start creating a bouquet of your dreams, it is worth considering in detail not only your image, but also the style of the groom, and the ceremony as a whole. Remember - a bouquet is a peculiar accent of a wedding. Moreover, it can be beaten depending on the color of the groom’s outfit or lipstick on the lips of the bride, as well as wedding decor and the general idea of ​​the wedding. It is not difficult to make the best winter bouquet with your own hands if you approach this issue creatively.
Bouquet forms
Before starting to think about your flower idea, it will not be superfluous to find out what form wedding bouquets can be. There are only four of them, and each of them is beautiful in its own way.
- The most popular is the classic round shape. Flowers in such a bouquet are arranged in a circle, forming a kind of ball. Is it easy to make a round winter bouquet with your own hands? Yes! Any newcomer can cope with the preparation of a wedding composition of this form, so if you have never made bouquets before, a round shape is ideal for you.
- More complex bouquets are cascading. In this form, flowers are made like a waterfall, and the length of the bouquet can vary according to the wishes of the future bride. Making a cascading winter bouquet with your own hands is somewhat more difficult than the classic round one, and nevertheless it is quite possible.
- Another form of a wedding bouquet is elongated, or, as it is also called, vintage. For such wedding compositions, flowers are used with long stems that are connected with a beautiful ribbon or lace, and are optionally decorated with brooches, rhinestones or beads. The bride usually wears such retro bouquets on her hands, or rather on the bend of her elbow. To think over and arrange a winter bouquet in a vintage retro style with your own hands is easier than easy - such compositions are very simple to manufacture and do not require special skills.
Flower variety
So, if you have decided on the shape, it is worth deciding what flowers the wedding bouquet will consist of. If 20 years ago you had to choose between roses and ... roses, now floristic shops are full of colorful flowers of all kinds, among which you can easily choose the ones that are perfect for your wedding bouquet.
- The rose is undoubtedly the queen of flowers. In flower shops you can find roses of any size and color, ranging from large whites to tiny cream ones. They are always appropriate, always popular, these flowers are a kind of classic that will never go out of style.
- Another beautiful flowers that fit perfectly into any wedding bouquet due to the variety of shades are chrysanthemums. They tolerate cold well, so they are ideal for composing a winter bouquet.
- A wedding bouquet of callas looks very touching, especially if those are white. Their delicate, fancifully curled petals look unusual and original. However, it should be remembered that these flowers are not suitable for a very cold winter, in the cold they become fragile, like glass, and can simply crumble. These flowers are suitable for warm winters, with temperatures up to - 7 degrees Celsius.
- Flowers with the unusual name "ranunculi" look as if they were somehow connected roses and peonies into a single whole. Lush buds can be of almost any color, and, despite their fragile appearance, these flowers are incredibly resistant to cold. If you decide to make a winter wedding bouquet with your own hands, then ranunculuses are perfect for this!
- A wedding bouquet of amaryllis is a great idea for those who love lilies but cannot stand their smell. Amaryllis is a lily that has absolutely no flavor. In addition to indescribable beauty, these flowers stand in a vase for a very long time and will delight the eye for another month after the wedding.
In addition to the above flowers, you can use orchids, peonies, daffodils, carnations, anemones, tulips - in a word, those flowers that you like. The main thing is to check the weather forecast before making a bouquet - severe frosts can hopelessly spoil a floral arrangement consisting of flowers with thin petals. If winter is not too cold, feel free to use the entire assortment of the flower shop and don't be afraid that the bouquet may turn black or crumble.
I want supplements!
Everyone knows that when making bouquets, florists use various additives. And if you are going to make a winter bouquet with your own hands, you should familiarize yourself with this assortment of leaves, dried flowers and other components of the decor. It can be gypsophila, rowan branches, rosehip berries, monstera, fern, arborvitae twigs, cinnamon sticks, eucalyptus and much, much more to each other, in general - all that is enough for imagination.
Piggy bank of original ideas
Want to be the most original bride? Then, even if it’s a very beautiful, but the standard arrangement of flowers is not for you (especially if you will make a winter bouquet with your own hands). What to make a wedding masterpiece from? Take a look around - and the idea will certainly appear!
- It is difficult to come up with a more winter wedding arrangement than a bouquet of fir or pine cones. Agree - this is very unusual, symbolic and just fabulous! Cones can be gilded or silver plated, sprinkled with sequins, painted in different colors, pasted over with pearls. In a word, there are tons of options!
- If your wedding falls on New Year's holidays, you can beat this in a wedding bouquet, making it from pine nets and Christmas tree decorations. Agree, bright, multi-colored balls look unusually festive and elegant!
- If you are a sweet tooth with your future husband, then the material for the wedding arrangement can serve ... cookies, gingerbread cookies and sweets! Favorite sweets collected in a winter bouquet with your own hands - a useful and beautiful craft that you can not only see and touch, but also eat!
- In the cold winter, I want warmth and the early onset of summer days. A bouquet of sea shells will help you find yourself in the warm season, which will serve as a pleasant memory of sea vacations, warm sand and seagulls soaring in the sky. Agree - this is an original, unconventional idea that will surprise absolutely all guests.
- A bouquet made of cotton resembles snowballs collected together. He will perfectly fit into any winter wedding. Cotton is eternal, therefore such a bouquet will please you all your life.
Important little things
When composing a bouquet, no matter how original it may be, we recommend that you follow some tips.
- If the bouquet is bright - it is worth thinking about rich makeup. Otherwise, the wedding arrangement will turn into a bright spot that will distract all attention.
- White flowers can visually turn a champagne-colored dress into a dirty gray. If your dress is not perfect white, choose cream or pale pink flowers.
- You should not collect a very large bouquet - it is inconvenient to walk with it.
- Ideally, the bride’s bouquet should be combined with the groom’s buttonhole. If everything is chosen correctly, the couple looks literally a single whole.
- Stems of flowers, regardless of the shape of the bouquet, it is advisable to wrap a ribbon or any other decor. If this is not done, the dress and gloves of the bride will be stained with juice of flowers.
- Do not choose flowers with a strong smell for a wedding bouquet - from inhaling their aroma your head may hurt.