Bridal bouquet of roses: the best options and combinations

For the grace of the petals, the complexity of the shapes and the delicate scent of roses, they are called “queens of flowers”. They are most often used in wedding arrangements, which is why sometimes such bouquets are considered boring and commonplace. However, this is completely wrong, because a rose can become the basis of the most incredible flower arrangements, looking either elegant and refined, then gentle and romantic, then passionate, then strictly.

Rose is one of the most common flowers for a bridal bouquet. This is facilitated by many factors, primarily the meaning of the rose. In the language of flowers, it symbolizes love, passion, external and internal perfection, eternity, fertility.

In some countries, the meaning of a bouquet of live roses is slightly different. She evokes the greatest admiration in the West. An analogy can be drawn here with the meaning that the lotus has in India. In the West, the rose is worshiped as a symbol of purity, innocence; in its ideal and complex structure, they see a reflection of the harmony of the universe.

In ancient Rome, roses were considered flowers that would save one from unnecessary talkativeness, the tendency to gossip and exaggerate, it was not for nothing that they were used to decorate the premises of the palaces where negotiations were held.

Nowadays, these flowers at a wedding can be considered a sign of manifestation of love and happiness. No wonder there is an expression "line the path with roses", which means "to make a person's life happy, pleasant, easy."

Roses are unique yet versatile flowers. They are suitable for a bride of any body size, for a wedding dress of any style.If we talk about what kind of bride the "queen of flowers" suits, it would be more correct to consider the features of the finished flower arrangement.

One of the most popular forms of a bouquet with roses for a wedding is considered to be round. Flowers are arranged in a spiral here, which makes it possible to get a flower circle on a small handle-stem.

Tall and slender young ladies are advised to choose bouquets on long stems or cascading compositions. Such bouquets are ideal in combination with dresses of a straight cut, "fish", that is, outfits without excessive splendor.

The more complex and magnificent the dress, the simpler and more concise the bouquet should be. For outfits with trains or a long veil that goes down to the floor, cascading compositions are not suitable. A falling bouquet and a train will double the attention of guests, concealing the beauty of each other. As a result, neither the train, nor the flowers of the original shape will receive the portion of admiration due to them.

Cascading bouquets, the "rod" composition and flowers on long stems are "contraindicated" for miniature brides as well. They will look too big in the hands of short girls, further contributing to the visual decrease in height.

Lovers of practicality and original solutions can choose bouquets in the form of a bracelet or clutch. The first one is worn on the wrist and is good for summer weddings. The second is made in the form of a clutch and looks the most organically in winter celebrations. Both options leave your hands free, but throwing such a composition (if it is provided for by the celebration scenario) is not very convenient.

Roses have perhaps the largest color palette. One of the most common at weddings is white flowers. They symbolize the sublime platonic love, purity and integrity of the bride. As a rule, compositions of white inflorescences are preferred by modest and gentle young ladies.

Stylists recommend replacing snow-white roses with flowers of beige, peach shades, or moving them to the center of a composition of tea roses. This is done because the white roses will be lost against the background of the classic snow-white dress.

Confident ladies, passionate, carried away natures choose a bouquet of red roses. In the language of flowers, this speaks of a strong feeling, deep affection, passion. Red is an active color, so it is advisable to "support" it with accessories of a similar shade - shoes, jewelry.

It is allowed to use burgundy roses in a wedding bouquet. However, if it is a mono-bouquet, it will turn out to be too dramatic and even gloomy.

Pink roses are a versatile bridal bouquet that matches any bride's outfit. Traditionally, it is seen as tenderness, romance, dreaminess. Pink flowers go well with all pastel and bright, rich colors.

For a long time in our country, yellow roses were considered heralds of separation and betrayal and, of course, were not used in wedding compositions. However, in reality, these flowers symbolize joy, light, family well-being and financial luck. Undoubtedly, only a bold and original bride can resist prejudice using yellow roses. It is worth noting her light temper, optimism.

Today florists also offer brides bouquets of delicate greenish, pistachio tones. They allow you to get original mono bouquets and go well with snow-white roses.If we talk about the symbolism of green roses, then this is a sign of family, harmony, fertility.

A bouquet of blue roses is commonly used in themed weddings. It looks very unusual and symbolizes mystery, dreaminess. Typically, blue roses are complemented by white ones. A good tandem will turn out from blue roses diluted with yellow buds.

As a rule, large roses are used in classic bouquets, but if you want something unusual, brides choose small spray roses. The latter are good both by themselves and as a decoration for larger single roses or other flowers.

In recent years, one of the trends in wedding floristry has become the use of peony roses. They delight with their splendor and sophistication and are good both in mono bouquets and in compositions with other flowers.

Small white or light roses can be combined with hydrangeas, lilies, delphinium. "Companion" can have any shade, but preference should be given to pastel, pink and blue shades, then the composition will be fresh, airy and very delicate.

Small inflorescences, as well as bush roses look harmoniously with daylily, delphinium. Carnations are increasingly found in wedding bouquets. And this is understandable - being modest, they will emphasize the luxury of more expensive flowers, being lush - they will create texture and additional volume of the composition.

The combination of small inflorescences of roses with alstroemeria, eustoma gives incredible lightness and tenderness. Eustoma, by the way, is similar to roses, but has a fluffier core. They also delight with sophistication and variety of shades, therefore they go well with all types of roses.

Red and scarlet roses are very versatile. They are good with lilies, peonies, as well as humble chrysanthemums and chamomiles. Such tandems of gerberas are good - a great option for courageous and extraordinary personalities.

To achieve elegant and stylish combinations allows using roses with peonies, lilies, orchids, calla lilies in the composition.

Today the wedding style does not approve of a large amount of decor in a bouquet. Moreover, roses are beautiful and self-sufficient, and excessive decoration can ruin their natural charm.

A small amount of floral mesh or paper can be used as decoration. As the latter, it is better to choose kraft paper of a natural shade, but the use of films and rustling paper, corrugations today is bad manners.

For round and hemispherical bouquets, satin ribbons of various widths and shades are usually used as decor. You can also complement the composition with small beads, a brooch.

The most popular decoration is greenery. It can be leaves of roses, gypsophila, monstera, bergras, fern. The bouquet decorated with chrysanthemums-santini, which are small fluffy green or yellow "balls", looks original.

For seasonal bouquets, you can pick up branches of an apple or cherry tree with blooming petals, ears of wheat or rye, small sunflowers as a decor. Winter bouquets are good with lush cotton bolls, crystallized (as if powdered with hoarfrost) berries or small fruits.

Red and pastel inflorescences go well with brunia. These are small silver-colored flowers-balls, which are especially fond of "winter" brides.

Greens of a dull, bluish hue help soften the bright shades of roses and give more expressiveness to delicate flowers. It looks like it is covered with wax. Eucalyptus branches and some succulents do an excellent job with this task.

For winter weddings, as well as for a very active wedding day, you should choose roses of red, scarlet, burgundy shades. They are more persistent than roses of other colors.

When composing a bouquet, you should decide which flowers will be "main" in it. They are placed in the center of the composition, framing with smaller ones. Experts do not recommend using more than three different colors in a bouquet. But there can be a great variety of shades of the same color.

When drawing up mono bouquets, you should select flowers, the shade of which is at least half a tone different from the other. This will create the volume and texture of the composition.

You need to combine the bouquet not only with the dress, but also with the hair color. Blondes are recommended to use roses in delicate pastel colors in bouquets. Pink, light blue, lilac roses are also suitable for them.

For brunettes, you can pick up a bouquet of a rich shade, making sure that their tone is warm. You can combine burgundy velvet roses with white shades or rich greens.

For red-haired brides, cream, gray, golden and purple roses can be recommended. Harmoniously combined with their hair color blue-white, pistachio rose compositions.

The bouquets of young brides are usually dominated by half-open roses, glass-shaped inflorescences (for example, hybrid tea varieties), and buds. For mature women, it is better to choose opened inflorescences.

A bouquet in the style of minimalism - a combination of white roses and the same shade of orchids. Greenery helps to avoid monotony and add texture to the composition. In this case, eucalyptus, fern are equally well suited. Such a bouquet is tenderness itself.

Chrysanthemums are ideal for adding splendor to round and spherical compositions. The main thing is to choose those flowers that are slightly smaller than roses or have the same size (no more). The color of chrysanthemums can be very close to the shade of tea or white roses, or become a bright accent.

An amazing "neighborhood" of delicate snow-white lilies and noble passionate burgundy roses. Both shades benefit from the tandem of contrasts, becoming even more pronounced. The harmony of contrasts can be traced in the texture of the petals - the thin sliding petals of the lilies only enhance the velvety texture of the rose petals.

Bright and sunny, and at the same time very touching and delicate bouquet of yellow and white roses. It is complemented by cheerful chrysanthemums-santini and modest snow-white alstroemeria. In this bouquet, by the way, lilac "blotches" would also look harmonious - for example, all the same alstroemeria, violets or irises.

Another variation of a cheerful and juicy bouquet. The basis of the composition is orange and peach roses, the arrangement of which is romantic eustoma corollas. Due to the peculiarities of the texture of flowers, the composition looks lush, but at the same time airy.

Snow-white freesias are undoubtedly responsible for the airiness and lightness of this composition.Dense and curled leaves of aspidistra become an excellent decor and allow you to save the bouquet from nondescriptness, give it expressiveness.

See below for a master class on creating a bouquet of roses with your own hands.