How to select a flower arrangement that suits your wedding and style
Most flower arrangements fall into the category of formal or informal. Formal arrangements tend to have simple, homologous color schemes. Conversely, casual floral bouquets tend to have a looser symmetrical aesthetic. Informal arrangements allow for more flowers, greater color variety, and more creativity. They're also far more unusual at a traditional wedding.
When choosing your flower arrangements, you'll likely fall somewhere between these two extremes. Be sure to choose your florist or your flowers according to whatever style tends to appeals most to you. After all, this is your wedding day.
Floral color schemes:
Conservative assortments typically have a monotone color arrangement. These are often best suited for formal affairs. Informal floral collections will use complementary color schemes for a more dynamic floral flower arrangement. Complementary color scheme arrangements have flowers with colors opposite one another on the color wheel, like blue and orange or purple and green. Choosing a related color theme allows you to add some creativity to your bouquet without being overly traditional. This style combines flowers that exist in a particular region along the color wheel. Examples of related color-themed bouquets would be blue and purple assortments or red and orange colored flower arrangements.
Floral Symmetry
Symmetry is essential to a well-arranged bouquet. You can discern balance in an arrangement once the bouquet has been prepared before you. Step back and evaluate your arrangement from a distance. More formal bouquets tend to follow stricter symmetrical rules, while informal flower assortments can be shaped more dynamically.
For example, a loose arrangement of mixed wildflowers, tall flowers, and short flowers can be enhanced by adding some smaller drooping flowers if you wish to bestow an informal quality to your assortment. Similarly, bouquets with greater floral uniformity will appeal to more conservative or traditional tastes.
Find a centerpiece container that matches the arrangement's mood
Finally, specific style vases work better with particular floral arrangements. Which container you choose is important to your final presentation. Playful containers help accentuate an off-kilter quality. For the more traditional bouquet, contrasting a pure crystal container works great when filled with a one or two dozen long-stemmed roses.
If your wedding plans are on a tight budget this year, going without a florist could save you a lot of cash. If you've got the spare time, try arranging the flowers yourself. Not only will it ensure your wedding decorations will be tailored precisely to your desires, you just might find the process a creative and fun way to spend your weekend.
