Lovely Bridal Blooms Top 10 Wedding Flower Tips
Planning your wedding flowers should be fun and stress-free. That’s why at Lovely Bridal Blooms, we’ve compiled our top 10 wedding flower tips to guide you through the process with grace and a grin. From choosing your bridal bouquet first to knowing when to trust the pros (that’s us!), these tips will save you from flower frenzy and even prevent a Bridezilla moment or two. Let’s dive in and get your wedding florals blooming perfectly for your big day!
1. Choose the bridal bouquet first
It’s your day, so pick the flowers and colours you love for your bouquet before anything else. Once you’ve decided on your dream bridal bouquet, it’s easy to choose complementary colours and blooms for the rest of the bridal party. Everything will tie together beautifully around the bouquet that makes you happiest.
2. Choose a bouquet style to suit your gown and shape
You wouldn’t wear stilettos with track pants (we hope!), and the same goes for your bouquet. Make sure you have the right bouquet style to match your gown’s design and your body shape – you’ll stand out for all the right reasons. The perfect bouquet will complement you and your dress, not compete with them.
3. Don't overdo it!
Your wedding flowers should complement your entire look, not overpower it. If your gown is quite ornate or detailed, a small and simple bouquet will enhance it without stealing the spotlight. Don’t hide behind a massive bunch of blooms and colours – let you be the star of the show. Remember, simple and elegant is often the key.t is the key.
4. Don't get caught up in trends
Your mum or aunt might have thought giant lilies and red carnations were the height of wedding style in the ’80s. Being on-trend can be fun now, but styles change fast. To avoid looking dated in a few years, keep your floral choices elegant and true to you. Timeless, unique flowers will look great on your wedding day, and you’ll be proud to show those photos to your grandkids in the future!
5. Choose flowers that are in season
You may have your heart set on out-of-season blooms (like tulips in December or peonies in May). While it’s sometimes possible to import off-season flowers, they tend to be lower in quality and much higher in price. Choosing in-season blooms means your bouquets will feature fresh flowers that last through the day – without a massive price tag. Seasonal flowers give you the best value and vibrancy.
6. Have a back-up Plan
If your wedding date falls at the very start or tail end of your favorite flower’s season, it’s wise to have a Plan B. Choosing a backup bouquet or alternative flower variety will give you peace of mind in case your first choice is unavailable or not at its best. We can help you pick substitute blooms that match your theme and colour scheme, so no matter what, you’ll have gorgeous, fresh bouquets on your big day.
7. Bridesmaid bouquets don’t need to match the dresses
Your bridesmaids’ bouquets don’t have to be the exact colour of their gowns. In fact, complementary or contrasting colours can look fantastic – especially if the dress colour is hard to match exactly. It’s our job to guide you toward colours that work best with your bridesmaids’ dresses. And remember, when in doubt, you can’t go wrong with classic white blooms, which go with any dress colour, style, or pattern!
8. Don't sweat the small stuff
It’s easy to get completely immersed in wedding planning and obsess over tiny details. But do you really need to know the exact measurement of a leaf in a boutonniere? Or exactly how many petals are in a box of mixed rose petals? (Yes, we’ve actually been asked both those questions!) Getting hung up on such minuscule things is not worth your time or energy.
Remember, we’re the professionals – we’ll make sure everything is perfect for you. So switch off the Bridezilla mode, take a deep breath, and maybe go enjoy a day out with your fiancé. The small stuff is safe with us!
9. Questions, questions, questions
Not sure if a certain flower is in season, or what colour your mum’s corsage should be? Ask us! We’re always happy to answer any questions you have (except maybe how many petals are in a box of rose petals – you got us there). Our brides email and call us as much as they need with questions or last-minute changes, and we love it. The more you ask, the better we can make your wedding flowers exactly what you’ve dreamed of.
10. Trust us – we’re your floral experts!
Here at Lovely Bridal Blooms, we are industry-trained floral designers, and we truly know what looks amazing (and what doesn’t). We’ve provided flowers for hundreds of weddings and will offer you advice at every step of the way. Our goal is to create bouquets and arrangements that are a perfect reflection of you and your vision for your wedding day. We’ll ask you plenty of questions because we want your flowers to be absolutely perfect. You can trust that we’ll get all the details right – down to the tiniest buttonhole bloom!