What bouquet to prepare as a gift for the wedding of the newlyweds?

A wedding is not just a holiday. This is a tribute to traditions, a kind of ritual of honoring a new family, come down to us from time immemorial. And as befits any sacrament, it has its inalienable attributes.

One of the dominant roles in the wedding ceremony is played by flowers. They are present everywhere - in the decoration of the hall, the hood of the car of the newlyweds, in the hair of the bride. And, of course, in the hands of the guests.

And if the wedding is a ritual, then the flowers on it are symbolism. Therefore, it is so important to choose the right bouquet as a gift for the newlyweds, to express your wishes and good feelings with the help of flowers. And try to make the bouquet to your liking, be as original as possible and not get lost in the sea of ​​other wedding flowers.

A wedding bouquet should fit into the concept of a wedding and serve not only as a manifestation of the originator’s originality. Rather, the bouquet will match the formula: flowers for the wedding - it is a wish of happiness for the newlyweds captured in the natural beauty.

There are some unspoken rules for making wedding bouquets. It does not hurt to know that in each country and national culture these rules may differ to some extent. Therefore, having received an invitation to a wedding abroad, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with the cultural characteristics of the inviting party, as well as their wedding traditions and language of flowers, which is honored by local residents.

For wedding ceremonies, they are as follows.

• A bouquet should be appropriate. It is necessary to clarify in advance the situation in which the event will take place. For a classic wedding in a luxury restaurant will not suit a bouquet of wildflowers, even if it seems sweet and sincere.
• It is useful to take into account the time and place of delivery of the bouquet. If you plan to congratulate the young after the marriage ceremony at the registry office, then it is better that the bouquet was of a usual, convenient form. If the guest is invited directly to the restaurant, it will be more practical to present a beautiful basket with flowers, which can be put in a prominent place and not look for a place for a bouquet.

• Flowers should not be scattered. They are fastened either by gift wrapping or floristic fasteners so that when giving a gift the bouquet does not crumble in the hands of the bride and does not cause awkward bustle. It should be borne in mind that the time of donation is most often common to all, and the bride and groom will have to take a huge amount of flowers right away.
• Opaque wrapping material should be removed from the flowers before handing. Only transparent mica packaging, which serves as a holder and decoration, is allowed.
• The number of large flowers in a bouquet must necessarily be odd, since an even number is traditionally assigned to the memory of those who left.

There are no strict requirements for the floral gifts of nature - each flower is beautiful in its own way, and everyone has different tastes. But the wedding is not accepted to give flowers of dark shades, no matter how gorgeous they may seem. According to the wedding tradition, the dominant color at the celebration is white. It symbolizes the purity of thoughts and the tender feelings of the newlyweds.

The exceptions are exclusive weddings where an original style or a specific color is planned. For example, an informal wedding in the Gothic style, a wedding in nature or in ethno style, a costume wedding. But as a rule, such details are reported to the guests in advance.

It is worth noting that the pastel color flower rule does not have a strict framework. Rather, it is a good tradition, a tribute to the wedding alongside the bride. For lovers of bright colors in bouquets suitable seasonality option. After all, the bouquet is quite possible to beat in the spirit of the season.

• Spring is characterized by delicate shades of lily of the valley or lilac. The awakening of nature, as a symbol of the emerging new family. After a long winter, young greenery is especially pleasing to the eye, so there may be a lot of it in a bouquet. For example, sprigs of asparagus or ornamental fern.

• In winter, solemn white flowers will look great, like crystal from frost. It is desirable that they were noble varieties - roses, lilies, orchids. Or, on the contrary, you can choose vibrant and bright colors, as a symbol of sunny summer in the frosty winter.

• In the fall, paints of warm shades of red and gold colors are appropriate, because this is the time of harvest, and as a symbol of abundance and prosperity for the new married couple. In late autumn, when winter has not yet come into its own, and nature is rather dull, bright colors of flowers will decorate the celebration.

• Summer is the time of flowering, the variety of flower choice. At this time of year it is best to focus on general rules or on the preferences of the heroes of the occasion. If the weather is very hot, the color scheme of the bouquet can be refreshing in spring, without an excess of bright colors. But in the cloudy summer a bouquet with rich colors will warm the bride and add a festive mood to all those present.

Making bouquets is a whole science, which, however, you can master yourself. The main thing - the taste and sense of proportion. The number of flowers in the bouquet depends on the splendor of the composition, but an overabundance of colors and elements leads to frivolousness and untidiness.

A few simple rules will warn against the mistake of turning a stylish bouquet into a tasteless “broom”:

• if the bouquet consists of several large flowers (roses, peonies, gerberas) and many small ones, then large elements should be at least 3-5 pieces;
• exquisite bouquets of small roses are in the amount of 25-27 pieces;
• compositions consisting only of large flowers (for example, gerberas or peonies), in an ideal proportion of 9-11 pieces.

In the modern world, wedding traditions are still strong, despite all the newfangled trends. Classics is the tradition that has developed over the past hundred years with respect to certain colors. One hundred years is a conditional period of time, but it was with the advent of the twentieth century, with the arrival of civil registry offices and other social institutions in our country, some flowers acquired the tacit status of belonging to certain events.

Thus, in the hierarchy of wedding flowers, the rose is the undisputed leader, the queen of the ball. But tulips in our country for a long time were considered to be simple duty flowers, which it was customary to present at official festivities of the average hand. But there is another side to the coin - tulips are considered a symbol of spring and eternal youth. And along with mimosa, they are a traditional gift for the women's holiday on March 8. They are suitable for a modest spring wedding, especially if the event takes place in a narrow circle of close people.

The fate of the carnations was less successful: the red ones became a symbol of political events, and the whites the funeral ceremonies. But today it is quite acceptable to present a large lush bouquet of white carnations on not very long stems for a wedding.

Let's return to symbolism and consider the language of flowers in the context of actual classics. The science of fluorography, in common people - the language of flowers, came to us from the East and firmly entrenched in European culture since the Middle Ages. Flowers served as symbols and could tell what it was not customary to say out loud. With the advent of industrialization and the emancipation of society, this romantic science seemed to have sunk into oblivion. But on the threshold of the XXI century, interest in it came to life with a new force, materials of the past were studied, and today any self-respecting florist can tell which symbolizes this or that flower.

• the Rose - an unconditional symbol of love and nobility in all ages. Since the days of knights and beautiful ladies, this flower is a constant attribute of all lovers. Red roses symbolize passion, and white roses - purity and platonic feelings. In wedding traditions white roses are used most often in the bridal bouquet, and for a gift bouquet from guests you can choose pink, cream or gradient (transition from one color to another).

• Pion - a lush flower with a wonderful aroma, in the language of flowers means a sweet happy life, a wish for good luck and joy. In the countries of the East, he is credited with magical properties aimed at attracting wealth and honor. A wedding bouquet with peonies always turns out chic, fragrant and festive.

• Lily. Noble flower, not inferior in its majesty to the rose. It has a rich history in heraldry, symbolizes material luxury, respectability and high demands. No wonder the lily was the emblem of the French royal power throughout almost its entire history. Lilies look gorgeous in any bouquet, and white lilies as a gift to newlyweds - the top of grace and elegance.

• Orchid. Entered the wedding fashion relatively recently, for a long time remaining an exotic flower for our fellow citizens. Orchid flower buds are a symbol of sophistication and luxurious femininity. They are among the three “royal” symbols, but unlike roses and lilies, the price of orchids is incredibly high. This is due to the features and difficulties associated with growing plants.

• Gerbera - the perfect choice as a gift for a cheerful couple. These bright lively flowers perfectly keep their shape and seem to exude a positive and good mood. They symbolize youth, joy of life, openness to the world. Gerberas look good both in the general bouquet in the same color range and by themselves.

For guests invited to a wedding with a colleague or a distant relative, it will be quite enough to confine to the usual bouquet and general requirements for the composition. There is no need to think over the original design, in this case the flowers are a symbol of respect and wishes for happiness. The bouquet will take its place among the other flowers presented, and this will also become a kind of contribution and symbolism.

Close friends of the groom and the bridesmaid are the closest circle to the newlyweds. From them, a young couple receives attention and support on this day, it is they who become the ringleaders of the holiday, its most active participants. The bouquets of friends are filled with special meanings, like encrypted messages and tacit assurances of sincere friendship.

For close people to choose a suitable option is not difficult, given the preferences of the newlyweds. Groom's friends can inquire in advance about the friend's bride's tastes, and at the wedding to please her with their “conjecture”. Bridesmaids to determine the bouquet is even easier - it can be flowers that are suitable for a wedding dress or the style of the banquet hall.

The parents of the bride and groom at the wedding ceremony have the honorary status of patriarchs of the celebration, because their children today are entering adulthood and creating a new family. For many dads and moms, this is a day of happiness with tears of joy in their eyes, happy emotions and experiences.

From the bridegroom's parents, the bride will be especially pleased to receive flowers symbolizing good feelings and readiness to accept her to his family. For a bouquet of any gentle buds of pastel shades. It can be graceful lilies, tender hydrangea, bright peonies.

It is important for parents of the bride to present a bouquet intended not only to the daughter, but also to the son-in-law. It is necessary to show a little imagination and taste in order to combine the wishes of the newlyweds in colors. For example, beat a bouquet in contrasting colors, like yin-yang symbols. Of course, black color in wedding bouquets is excluded, but it is possible to use bright red as a symbol of masculinity or blue - the color of respectability. The combination of these flowers with feminine pink or blue will emphasize the dual symbolism of the bouquet.

Fresh flowers are constant companions of any wedding ceremony, but there will always be a guest who wants to become the most original in their wishes for the newlyweds. For an experienced florist or just a person with fantasy and taste, nothing is impossible! It is enough to grab the original idea by the tail and translate it into a gorgeous bouquet.

• Of flowers. Petals of monophonic buds can be decorated with transparent or mirror crystals of rhinestones resembling dew drops. A bouquet with colorful rhinestones will also be suitable for a gift - they will shimmer and attract attention. Recently, a service of decorating petals with pictures or inscriptions has appeared on the floristic market. This option can be a very unusual gift, if you express a wish for happiness on the bud of a monochromatic large flower. You can also transfer a smaller copy of a photograph of a pair to a large calla leaf, for example.

• From candy. A chic pastry bouquet will not leave indifferent not only the bride and groom, but all those around them. A candy gift can be decorated in the form of a lush bouquet - in this case, the candies are fastened to long skewers and decorated with satin ribbons. Another option - the design in the basket. It is important to take into account that it is not enough to put sweets in a container; they also need to be decorated with flowers.

• From soft toys. Cute teddy bears and bunnies can be an original gift for a very young bride. They are designed to cause a feeling of tenderness and emotion. Often, additional details in the form of bows and hearts with wishes or confessions are attached to such small toys.

• From decorative materials. Depending on the season of the wedding, the preferences of the newlyweds and the style of the event, you can use non-standard elements for the design of the bouquet. For summer compositions, shells, colorful feathers of exotic birds will be an excellent addition. In the autumn bouquets spikelets of wheat would be appropriate as a symbol of fertility. Winter compositions can be decorated with cones with all-over frost, thin sprigs of needles.

Each culture has its own unspoken rules by which certain flowers become persona non grata at wedding ceremonies. In our country, all of the yellow flowers are probably subjected to this unjust “persecution”. They are considered to be a symbol of separation. Although, for example, in the UK, yellow flowers are a symbol of the sun and joyful life.

Flowers of black and dark-purple tones are excluded from wedding bouquets. Black is the color of grief, and purple is the color of sadness.

It is not accepted to present artificial flowers from plastic for a wedding. Recently flowers made of printed satin or flowing silk have come into fashion, but here one needs to be careful - the newlyweds may not share delight into such innovations.

Dried herbariums, potted flowers and any sharp plants that can injure will not be suitable for a gift.

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