Choosing a brides bouquet is a task that demands all your attention as there are many things to consider. First, you have to know what kinks of flowers and what color scheme will decorate the church and the reception and this way decide on a brides bouquet.

After that, you can take into account your skin color and the design of your wedding dress. A formal gown, in a classic cut with a long veil and train will probably need an elaborate bridal bouquet to match. You also have to take into account the gown´s fabric so that it´s harmonious with the colors and size of the brides bouquet. If the fabric is very elaborate, a matching bridal bouquet will preferably by medium sized, made with small flowers, and in light or pastel colors. But if the gown is made with a very simple fabric, the bouquet can include exotic flowers in bright colors. A very colorful and decorated brides bouquet will stand up beautifully against a very minimalistic gown. If the gown is very embroidered for example, a simple bouquet will match it perfectly.

The height of the bride is another important factor. If you´re a petite bride, try to choose a brides bouquet that won´t overwhelm you. However, if you´re very tall and you choose a small bouquet, the bouquet will be lost.

Another key element to take into account when looking at brides bouquets trying to choose, is your personality. If the bouquet doesn´t match your personality it doesn´t matter how much everyone else loves it, your won´t feel comfortable.

Your bouquet is a very important part of your wedding, after deciding on your wedding dress, the decoration and color scheme of your reception venue, contact your florist so you can start looking at bouquets.

Even though roses are still preferred by brides all over the world for their bouquets, orchids, gerberas, calla lilies, lisanthus, to mention a few, have become popular. A great book is:"To Have and to Hold" by David Stark and Avi Adler. In it you will find a bouquet made of a single stem, and traditional bouquets, it is very inspirational and a favorite of florists. Forms and sizes have also changed, nowadays it´s unusual to see a gigantic brides bouquet that trails down to the floor. Modern flower bouquets are more manageable, smaller, and the harmonize with the church´s decoration, and the colors choosen for the reception´s centerpieces and linens. Brides bouquets can be decorated with leaves, vanilla beans, herbs, shells, wire, and ribbons. If it´s a Christmas wedding it can be decorated accordingly as for any time of the year. Be inspired, buy some books for inspiration, or learn to make your own brides bouquet!