{"id":3262,"date":"2013-01-03T14:00:11","date_gmt":"2013-01-03T20:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pwgnm.wordpress.com\/?p=3262"},"modified":"2020-06-26T17:02:32","modified_gmt":"2020-06-26T17:02:32","slug":"picking-a-bouquet-that-fits-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/2013\/01\/03\/picking-a-bouquet-that-fits-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Picking the Perfect Bouquet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Your bouquet plays a huge role in setting the tone for your wedding celebration. The style of your wedding gown is a big factor in selecting the arrangement you will carry down the aisle. For example, a modern bride in a Vera Wang sheathe might choose a single, dramatic calla lily, while the informal bride may opt for a hand-tied bouquet of wildflowers. Here are easy ways to find the right bloom for your big day.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3263\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3263\" style=\"width: 294px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/albuquerque-santa-fe.perfectweddingguide.com\/wedding-vendors\/charlottes-flowers-24831\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3263  \" alt=\"Charlotte's Flowers\" src=\"http:\/\/pwgnm.files.wordpress.com\/2013\/01\/charolettes-flowers.jpg\" width=\"294\" height=\"390\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3263\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Charlotte&#8217;s Flowers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size:19px;font-weight:bold;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Color<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Color plays a large part in your\u00a0<a title=\"wedding planning\" href=\"http:\/\/albuquerque-santa-fe.perfectweddingguide.com\/all\/wedding-planning-services\/\">wedding planning<\/a>\u00a0floral choices. Although traditional bouquets usually are white, bouquets of bright colors and strong contrasts are increasingly popular. Some brides break with traditional white to choose rich hues that complement the dresses worn by their bridesmaids. The bouquet to the left done by <a href=\"http:\/\/albuquerque-santa-fe.perfectweddingguide.com\/wedding-vendors\/charlottes-flowers-24831\/\">Charlotte&#8217;s Flowers<\/a>\u00a0uses very vivid shades of purple and lavender which is without a doubt eye catching and beautiful.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size:19px;font-weight:bold;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Seasonality\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Although almost every flower is available year-round for a price, the season in which you\u2019ll marry can influence your bouquet choice. For example, a spring bride might choose peonies, tulips or daffodils, while the late summer bride may prefer marigolds or delphiniums. (Our gallery of<a title=\"wedding flowers\" href=\"http:\/\/www.perfectweddingguide.com\/wedding-flowers\/\">\u00a0Wedding flowers<\/a>\u00a0will help you visualize these bouquet options)<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size:19px;font-weight:bold;\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your style of bouquet is a matter of personal style and taste but is also the perfect opportunity to show your personality. For example the bouquet below done by <a href=\"http:\/\/albuquerque-santa-fe.perfectweddingguide.com\/wedding-vendors\/albuquerque-florist-inc-29163\/\">Albuquerque Florist Inc<\/a> was bound with a strand of pearls- \u00a0a very elegant and personal touch.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3265\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3265\" style=\"width: 268px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/albuquerque-santa-fe.perfectweddingguide.com\/wedding-vendors\/albuquerque-florist-inc-29163\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3265\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3265\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/pwgnm.files.wordpress.com\/2013\/01\/albuquerque-florists.jpg\" width=\"268\" height=\"280\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3265\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Albuquerque Florist Inc<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align:center;\">\u00a0<span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size:19px;font-weight:bold;\">Popularity\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most popular flowers for wedding flower bouquets are roses, lilies, stephanotis, orchids, peonies, irises, daisies, gardenias and hydrangeas. But there are dozens of other options. Consult your florist to find your perfect mix.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the more popular wedding flower bouquets include:<\/p>\n<p>1.\u00a0<b>Biedermeier<\/b>. Often bound by a lace or ivy collar, the Biedermeier has a number of complementary flowers<\/p>\n<p>tightly bound into a compact ball, usually with an oversized blossom at the center.<\/p>\n<p>2.\u00a0<b>Cascade<\/b>. Long-stemmed flowers are combined with flowing ivy and other greenery for a cascading effect down the front of your gown.<\/p>\n<p>3.\u00a0<b>Composite<\/b>. Individual flower petals are wired together to create a single large flower.<\/p>\n<p>4.\u00a0<b>Crescent.<\/b>\u00a0Similar to a cascade, it\u2019s a curved bouquet designed to nestle along your arm. Neither cascades or crescents currently are as popular as clutch bouquets.<\/p>\n<p>5.\u00a0<b>Nosegays<\/b>. A variety of flowers and greenery are tied into a tight, round bunch with ribbon, lace or strands of crystal and pearls.<\/p>\n<p>6.\u00a0<b>Spray<\/b>. A few blossoms are fashioned together in a triangular shape and bound by ribbon or decorative cord.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3266\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3266\" style=\"width: 251px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/albuquerque-santa-fe.perfectweddingguide.com\/wedding-vendors\/azarel-floral-co--33882\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3266\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3266 \" alt=\"Azarel Floral Co\" src=\"http:\/\/pwgnm.files.wordpress.com\/2013\/01\/azarel-floral-co.jpg\" width=\"251\" height=\"376\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3266\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Azarel Floral Co.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/albuquerque-santa-fe.perfectweddingguide.com\/wedding-vendors\/azarel-floral-co--33882\/\">Azarel Floral Co<\/a>. created the arrangement to left and I not only love that the florist picked the very trendy and popular color tangerine for the focal flowers but also how they got the color to pop by surrounding the flowers with lush greenery.<\/p>\n<p>These are just a few things to consider as to ensure that you absolutely love your bouquet on your special day.<\/p>\n<p>Browse our\u00a0<a title=\"wedding flowers\" href=\"http:\/\/www.perfectweddingguide.com\/wedding-flowers\/\">Wedding flowers<\/a>\u00a0gallery for more ideas and inspiration!<\/p>\n<p>Sources : Editors of<a href=\"http:\/\/albuquerque-santa-fe.perfectweddingguide.com\/\"> Perfect Wedding Guide<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/albuquerque-santa-fe.perfectweddingguide.com\/wedding-vendors\/albuquerque-florist-inc-29163\/\">Albuquerque Florist Inc<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/albuquerque-santa-fe.perfectweddingguide.com\/wedding-vendors\/charlottes-flowers-24831\/\">Charlotte&#8217;s Flowers<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/albuquerque-santa-fe.perfectweddingguide.com\/wedding-vendors\/azarel-floral-co--33882\/\">Azarel Floral Co<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your bouquet plays a huge role in setting the tone for your wedding celebration. 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