Should I choose real flowers or silk flowers for my Bridal Bouquet?

Traditionally, brides have always chosen real flowers for their bridal bouquet but silk flowers are indistinguishable from fresh flowers. They can even be sprayed with a scent to give the appearance and impression of real flowers.

These are some of the advantages of choosing silk flowers:

Since silk flowers are not seasonal, you can choose any type or color of flower any time of the year.

Silk flowers are much less expensive than fresh flowers often costing half the price of real flowers

Silk flowers will never wilt no matter how hot the day

Silk flowers never need to be preserved and can be displayed anywhere in your home as a memento of your wedding day.

What Style of Wedding Bouquet Should you choose?

Once you’ve decided on the flowers you want for your bridal bouquet, your next decision will be the type of wedding bouquet that best suits you.

There are really only 3 different types of bridal bouquets and it all comes down to a personal choice.

If you are looking for a circular shape, then the Posy Bouquet will fit your needs.

The Teardrop Bouquet is wide at the top and tapers down to a point.

The Sheath Bouquet is a long arrangement of flowers laid across the arm.

Perhaps you can show pictures of the posy, the teardrop and the sheath bouquets.

The Lovely Bride and Her Wedding Bouquet

The date is set, the ceremony is planned, the wedding reception is booked and now the bride must turn her attention to her wedding bouquet.

The most elegant bridal bouquet is the Calla Lily. Although it comes in a variety of colors, the most popular color in a wedding bouquet is white.

One of the all-time favorite bridal bouquets is the Rose. Choose white roses for innoncence and purity, yellow for friendship, red for love and passion and pink roses for happiness.

Some other favorite wedding flowers are tulips, orchids and peonies.

Bridal Jewellery

There is an infinite variety of jewellery that can be worn on your wedding day and the type you choose will depend greatly on the style of your wedding dress. If your dress has a lot of beads and pearls, it is probably better to keep your jewellery simple so as not to detractt from your beautiful wedding gown.

Here are some types of jewellery to complement your wedding dress.

Filigree silver with marquise drop pendant if your dress is low cut.

Pearls are always a favorite and this could be something borrowed from your Mother or Grandmother.

Crystal jewellery sets are wonderful and adds glamor to your appearance.

Collar bibs with crystals or pearls are stunning.

When it comes to headpieces, there are rhinestone tiaras, halos with white pearls or headbands with rhinestones.