Wedding Flowers Ideas For Bouquets for the Bridesmaids

The bride isn’t the only one in the wedding to carry a bouquet. Bridesmaids often do, as well. Like the bridal bouquet there are a number of different categories. Within those, options abound.

A cascading bouquet is a contemporary favorite. These highly colorful designs spill flowers down in a lovely waterfall of blossoms. Whether made of pink Posies mixed with Peonies, or hot pink Gerbera with bright blue Irises, they make for a stunning addition to the bridesmaid’s ensemble.

Nosegay designs are another alternative to the traditional hand held style. A mixture of Bluebird Roses and White Button Chrysanthemums is both lovely and practical. For a more delicate look, the Dendrobium Orchid mixes perfectly with Hydrangea and Asiatic Lilies.

Pomander designs are a different choice that attracts many a wedding planner. A bridesmaid can easily carry one of these small flower balls by holding the ribbon or looping it around the wrist. Whether made of stunning red roses or pink carnations, they offer lush color in a small sphere.

Another way of freeing up the bridesmaid’s hands is to use a flower basket. Very different in design from that of the flower girl, these might be little pails, for example. For winter weddings, the Amaryllis makes a perfect choice and they come in red, white or mixtures.

For beach-themed weddings, brides might want to consider the humble Anemone. One type is bright red with black centers surrounded by white. That makes for a very arresting flower. For a more subtle look, the purple with delicate white centers can compliment a dress of the right color.

Whatever species or design strikes your fancy, there are several things to keep in mind.

One is that the flowers need not be natural. Silk is an increasingly popular choice for a whole host of reasons. They last forever. They’re durable, so they won’t be crushed easily when the bridesmaids move around in a crowded dressing room. And, silk flowers can be wrought in a number of designs that need not resemble their natural cousins too closely, making for a unique look on a unique day.

Equally important, remember that the bridesmaids’ bouquets should always be smaller than the bride’s. It’s natural that the bride should be the center of attention and this small difference helps.

Bringing bridesmaids in on the decision of what bouquets to carry or wear will help, too. Just as with dresses, each bridesmaid will naturally want to provide some input on how they look. A calm discussion gives everyone the feeling they have contributed, and the ideas that come out of free flowing brainstorming always leads to superior outcomes.

Once everyone is coordinated, it’s off to the Internet to click on the one that was selected, or to choose individual designs to suit each bridesmaid’s distinctive look. That’s win-win in the realm of bridesmaid’s bouquets.

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