How to Pick the Perfect Bridal Bouquet

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With an estimated 2.6 million weddings taking place in 2022, there’s no shortage of brides looking for wedding bouquets. Planning a wedding can be stressful, but picking a bridal arrangement doesn’t have to be!

Keep reading to hear our top tips for picking the perfect bridal bouquet. 

Decide on a Budget

On average, brides spend $1,764 on flowers for their wedding. Whether you want to spend $500 or $5,000 on wedding flowers, it’s a good idea to have a number in mind before you go to a flower shop. 

Sit down with your partner, as well as anyone who is helping pay, and come up with a set budget for florals. Keep in mind that your bridal flower bouquet will likely take up a large portion of your budget. 

We also recommend talking about the flexibility of your budget. If the budget is $500 but the estimate is $575, are you able to go over or do you have to keep it under $500? It’s best to talk these things through before you go to the flower shop. 

Familiarize Yourself With Your Options

There’s a lot to consider when choosing bridal flowers, and it can be overwhelming if you go to a bridal shop without knowing your options in advance. From cascade bouquets to composite bouquets, your choices are endless.

Flip through some bridal magazines or Google “Bridal Bouquet Ideas” to get a general idea of what you’re looking for. Screenshot or keep track of bridal arrangements you like, and show them to your florist at your floral appointment.

Consider Your Wedding Colors

Many weddings have a set color palette. Whether you’re going for a Bohemian earthy vibe or a bold and colorful aesthetic, keep your colors in mind when you choose your bridal bouquet. 

Be sure to tell your florist what your colors are and bring fabric swatches if possible. You’ll also want to consider the color of your wedding dress. Pure white flowers could look funny with an ivory dress!

Wedding flowers are a great way to showcase your wedding colors. Make sure they match! 

Personalize Your Bridal Bouquet

These flowers will be displayed at one of the biggest parties of your life, so make sure they represent you! It’s your day, so get flowers that you like. 

Many flowers have a special significance. Do some research to find out what flowers represent before including them in your wedding bouquet.

In addition, you may wish to incorporate something (or someone) of importance into your bouquet. Some brides choose to add a locket with a picture of a deceased loved one to their bouquet. Other brides incorporate their “something old” into their bouquets. 

Whatever you choose to do, make sure you love your flowers!

Listen to Your Florist’s Recommendations

We saved one of the best tips for last: Listen to your florist! A wedding florist will be able to help you find the aesthetic you’re looking for by suggesting flowers to match your vision. 

Most florists have a book you can flip through for inspiration. Others will ask questions to get to know you and what you want. If they suggest something you don’t like, don’t be afraid to speak up! Their ultimate goal is to make you happy. 

Find Your Dream Bridal Bouquet

With these tips in mind, it’s time for you to find the bridal bouquet of your dreams! Prepare in advance to make your floral appointment a breeze.

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