Color meaning
The color red is interpreted in wedding floristry as a sign of hot, passionate, endless love and respect for each other. Lighter colors also indicate joy, while darker colors indicate royalty.
This is a shade of energy and strength, suitable for confident, sensual and vibrant brides.
What colors are they made with?
Red color in all its diversity is very common in wildlife, so the bride has plenty to choose from.
The classic option is undoubtedly roses. Bush, garden, peony - the proud, graceful petals of this magical flower will in any case add nobility and luxury to the bride’s image.
For lovers of more refined forms, callas, lilies, and orchids would be a good solution. This bouquet looks equally fabulous both in light colors close to orange and in rich burgundy.
Flowers with fluffy, slightly disheveled petals - peonies, carnations, chrysanthemums, freesias - also look excellent in the red spectrum.
Idea! The huge red protea looks absolutely exotic - a tropical flower reaching 30 cm in diameter and shaped like a royal scepter.
For a wedding in a rustic style, simple but charming forms of poppies, tulips, gerberas, and irises are indispensable, especially in combination with lush textured greenery.
It is also possible to add two-color buds. The most striking example is the unusual red and white amaryllis. Orchids, carnations, alstroemerias also often combine red with white, pink or orange.
A composition for a winter or autumn celebration is decorated with a variety of red berries, leaves, and dried flowers. Rowan is often used - its flaming accent looks great in both a darker and monochrome picture.
What flowers are suitable for a red bouquet for a wedding - mono-bouquets and flower arrangements
Despite its simple appearance, this wedding element has many nuances, depending both on the design of the celebration and on the bride’s outfit.
Before you start choosing flowers, you need to decide what shape it will be, as this will influence which plants will be used. The following forms are suitable for a red bouquet:
- The hemisphere is the classic shape that is used most often.
- The teardrop shape is a rarer form and looks good in photos from classic weddings. It has elongated outlines, the composition is quite large in size, and also has the highest weight.
- Crescent - a hemisphere is taken as a basis and complemented with side flowers. The composition can be either asymmetrical or horseshoe-like.
- Straight - the shape is created from flowers whose buds are directed straight up. It is important to have long, rigid stems that will support the inflorescences in one position.
The most commonly chosen flowers are:
- Roses express different meanings depending on their color. Scarlet flowers speak of sincere love and unceasing passion. Burgundy buds, in addition to indicating deep feelings, also declare strong admiration for the bride.
- Gerberas are flowers that signify purity of thoughts, joy, fun, happiness, mystery. When combined with the color red, the buds express sincere affection and love.
- Tulips have a wide range of meanings. Scarlet inflorescences express a declaration of love and a request to trust.
- Callas are considered the guardians of family happiness; they express admiration, respect, love and optimism. The color red adds an additional meaning to them of high family values.
Bouquets can consist of one type of plant or several. It all depends on what appearance the newlyweds want to see at the wedding ceremony. Also, sometimes the reason for composing them from different buds is that the newlyweds want to express their feelings in flower language.
Stylistics
As for style, the design of the bouquet largely depends on it.
A vintage or retro celebration involves the use of feathers, rhinestones, beads, brooches on the flowers themselves, as well as extremely elegant decoration of the accessory leg using fabrics of various textures, tassels, and decorative pendants.
More natural ceremonies - rustic, eco, country - require fewer details. Sometimes one tone-on-tone ribbon, holding together fresh stems, or craft paper, wonderfully highlighting the luxurious velvety of the petals, is enough.
Composition ideas in rich colors
Roses and gerberas
This combination is quite original - elegant classic roses are perfectly set off by cheerful, modest gerberas. Such an ensemble combines aristocracy and lightness, optimism and seriousness of intentions.
Full monochrome possible. In this case, the contrast of textures becomes an interesting accent. It is acceptable to add a variety of decor, for example, contrasting beads on the petals or cores.
If desired, the shades can be spread across the spectrum: saturated burgundy roses can be diluted with scarlet gerberas.
Idea! The gradient from the dark center or top to the light edges or bottom is extremely interesting.
For a more delicate composition, it is better to use miniature buds of spray roses. Another exquisite solution is a single cup-shaped flower of the David Austin variety, surrounded by cheerful gerberas.
Most often, the combination of roses and gerberas is assembled in a classic round shape, but interesting cascades are also possible. A good product from these two plants is a pomander - an absolutely round sphere without any stem, secured to the wrist with a satin or lace ribbon.
It is important to remember that roses, unlike the more democratic gerberas, are rather capricious flowers and evict all other plants from the vase. Therefore, after the celebration, the bouquet will have to be divided. Another option is to use artificial flowers or place the stems in special floral capsules. In the latter case, a dense decor of the leg is necessary so that the special devices are not visible from any angle.
Tulips
Traditional companions of spring, hardy and elegant tulips, look wonderful both as a retinue for larger buds and in a mono-bouquet. A huge palette of shades allows you to choose a version of red to suit your taste, ranging from almost orange to rich burgundy petals.
Tulips that are barely blooming look very tender and tender - they are perfect for very young brides, even with fairly fair hair and skin, because green in this composition will in any case be dominant.
The long powerful stems of tulips allow you to create a variety of compositions:
- Free-form bouquets, the so-called ruffles, also look great;
- and round;
- and spherical;
- and cascade options.
Tulip petals are quite hardy even for such an exotic composition as glamelia - a flower artificially sewn from many individual buds. It can be given any shape you like, decorated with pearls, rhinestones or a large decorative figurine in the center.
Not every florist can handle glamelia, so be sure to look at the portfolio of the chosen master in advance - does he really know how to work with such a delicate material?
Callas, roses and orchids
An extremely elegant combination consists of regal roses, exotic orchids and majestic calla lilies. The easiest solution is a cascade in which calla lilies crown the composition. A large amount of greenery will emphasize the freshness of such an ensemble and make it lighter and airier.
Idea! The round shape with stems completely hidden behind satin and tulle looks no less elegant.
The trio looks very elegant in the shade of marsala, as well as ruby and burgundy. The dark part of the red spectrum allows you to reveal the shapes of the buds as deeply as possible.
Orchids come in a wide variety of two-tone varieties, with a contrasting center or petal edge, and this can be used to add interesting accents to a bright monochrome or to break up the sensuality with pink or white delicacy.
All shades of red for a wedding bouquet
Surprisingly, such an arrangement can be gentle, European-style, discreetly aristocratic, or absolutely creative. It all depends on the presentation, additional components and style. What is proven by master classes on creating completely different floral compositions, where red roses became the main “character”.
“A riot of flora” in boho style
In this life-affirming “ruffled” mix, the main role is given to peony roses, which are incredibly fashionable today, otherwise known as “springs”. Hybrid tea and bush spray varieties have also been added. Thanks to the combination of purple, light pink, coral and creamy shades, the arrangement turned out to be delicate and airy. She will make the bride's image sweet and touching, adding only a slight note of passion.
All flowers must be placed in water, and then taken out one by one and cleaned, preparing to create an arrangement. We assemble the composition in our hands, alternating the buds so that the different shades are distributed evenly, interspersed with decorative greenery. The center of the composition consists of large inflorescences, and small spray roses are placed on the periphery, giving additional volume. Plants need to be placed at different levels so that they look as natural as possible.
When there are enough flowers, we secure their stems with twine. Let's cut it to a single length, and then decorate the composition with beautiful silk ribbons.
Red and white arrangement for a gentle bride
The bride's bouquet of red and white spray roses seems modest only at first glance. An exquisite combination of “ice” and “fire” will give a girl no less seductiveness than a simple arrangement of scarlet buds. And by assembling the composition on a porta bouquet, you can protect it from premature fading. But in this case it’s still better to throw a duplicate bouquet.
We begin work by decorating the porta bouquet with rose and aspidistra leaves. Then we pay attention to the handle and tighten it with elegant guipure lace. While these manipulations are being carried out, the floral base is saturated with water.
We install the porta bouquet holder in any stable vessel and begin assembling the arrangement. We cover the handle with polyethylene so as not to get wet or dirty.
We distribute the pink buds, trying to ensure that the dark and light specimens are in a checkerboard pattern.
We fill the gaps with hypericum berries.
Finally, we add a little wedding sparkle to the bouquet by decorating it with a string of pearl-like beads.
Winter's Tale
Among the snowy splendor, the bride's wedding bouquet of red roses will seem like a flickering flame, lighting the hearts of all participants in the celebration. And to make the arrangement as appropriate as possible to the time and place of action, easily recognizable attributes of winter were added to it - branches of coniferous plants, pine cones decorated with artificial snow and evergreen holly berries, often used in Christmas or New Year's floristry.
In this case, the most important thing is to secure the pine cones in the composition. Unlike plants, they do not have their own stems, so you will need to create an imitation from wire. We pass it between the lower scales and twist it for better fixation.
Taping the resulting leg
All that remains is to assemble the arrangement, making sure that the stems of real plants cover the wire - the pine cone holder. It’s better to completely decorate the stem of the bouquet with ribbon and decorate it with a lush bow.
Mono bouquet
It is recommended to use large single-headed pink buds of a rich shade. Their beauty will be emphasized by the greenery of pittosporum.
The “Queen of Flowers” must be cleaned not only of leaves and thorns, but also of the lowest petals of the bud, which have an unpresentable appearance. Then we resort to the proven spiral technique, gradually arranging all the flowers around one central one. We place each new branch at an angle to the previous one, then the composition will turn out lush and semicircular.
Having collected the required volume, we wrap the stems with tape or tape so that they do not fall apart.
We lay out pittosporum sprigs around the circumference. Let's fix everything again. We hide the tape under the satin ribbon, decorating it with decorative pins.
Such an accessory, distinguished by its splendor and size, looks great with a fitted dress in a “godet” or sheath style.
Harmonious wedding combinations
It’s not for nothing that red is considered a classic; depending on the shade, it can complement almost any part of the palette, both related and contrasting.
Very often, red is combined with white, as well as cream and beige - pastel colors dilute the brightness.
And also:
- A duet with pink, delicate or rich looks no worse;
- Yellow and orange, located next to each other on the spectrum, will add warmth to red , while blue and green will create an extremely interesting contrast;
- Creative, bright personalities may take a closer look at the extremely sensual combination of red and purple.
Be sure to take into account the warmth of tone and do not mix warm and cold shades - this is extremely difficult to do adequately even for professional florists.
Red-white
The most common combination for red is traditional white, pure, innocent, carrying the meaning of a new beginning and sublime love. The red and white composition creates a clear, but not flashy, contrast.
Both mono-bouquets, for example, of red and white roses, and compositions with more different textures are interesting:
- red peonies are perfectly set off by white freesias;
- lilies - alstroemerias;
- gerberas - carnations;
- orchids - hydrangeas;
- poppies - lilac.
The leading color can be any of the colors. The dominance of white will create a more airy and delicate composition, while red will create a more sensual composition.
Red-blue
Such an accent is much brighter and louder, and therefore necessarily requires additional matching elements in the bride’s image - makeup, jewelry, dress decor.
Scarlet, bright shades together with light blue create a festive and harmonious mood. Flowers can be of the same type or different if you want to focus on the texture.
Extremely interesting are red roses with simple blue irises or cornflowers - a rather unusual but fabulous combination. Dark shades create a truly royal picture, for example, burgundy and deep blue roses or peonies and chrysanthemums.
It is better to use pure white as a decorative shade. It will make the overall composition more harmonious and neat. A lace ribbon or a string of beads running along the buds is perfect.
Red-green
An unusual combination, perfect for a winter, fantasy, medieval or country wedding. Calming, talking about nature and life, green looks elegant in a duet with the entire spectrum of red: from brick to almost purple.
Advice! Since the combination of red and green is already quite original, do not be afraid to experiment with the shape and type of plants used.
The effect of two colors can be achieved either by adding a variety of greenery and leaves, for example, fern, bergrass, red, barely blooming gypsophila, or by purely green buds, of which there are not so few. Chrysanthemums, freesias, carnations, orchids, roses and lilies exist in a variety of shades of green: from light green to emerald.
Composition options
There are many types of wedding bouquets, it all depends on the chosen wedding theme and the preferences of the bride. The classic win-win option is a mono-bouquet. It is composed only of red roses. This bouquet looks luxurious and at the same time elegant, especially in contrast with the bride’s snow-white dress. It can be decorated with dark green leaves and additional wedding accessories, but in small quantities.
Not only large single-headed roses can be used, but also bush roses. This type of rose is considered ideal for a wedding bouquet on your feet, and a romantic and light note immediately becomes visible in the image. In addition to the classic round shape, the bride's bouquet of red spray roses, made in the form of a cascade, looks very beautiful.
Also, red roses can be combined with other flowers. Examples are below.
- With roses of other colors. For example, a bridal bouquet of red and white roses can be composed in such a way that there will be a transition from light to dark colors.
- With large daisies or Bacardi chrysanthemum, such bouquets look very bright and light.
- With white lilies, in this case a very elegant combination is obtained.
- With eustoma, reminiscent of airy roses, delicate wedding bouquets are obtained. Bouquets with eustoma in delicate light colors look especially good
- With peonies. Roses and peonies together can complement a lush and festive look. They can be taken either the same color or in different shades.
What kind of brides is it suitable for?
It’s not for nothing that red is considered a classic color. It will suit almost any bride, the main thing is to choose the right shade and frame:
- Burning brunettes look best with all shades of red. The bright color emphasizes their natural contrast and never looks flashy;
- Red-haired young ladies are better off choosing the warm half of the spectrum - scarlet, red-orange, brick. Interspersed with yellow and orange are acceptable, as well as green as an additional tone;
- For delicate blondes, especially those with fair skin, a pure red bouquet may be too heavy. It is better to choose a softer composition, for example, pink or white, adding red as a small detail.
To make the accessory look perfect, it is necessary to take into account the bride’s external characteristics:
- The more magnificent the shape, the more voluminous the flowers should be selected for the harmony of the image;
- Small, elegant compositions are perfect for fragile girls;
- Tall brides look good with a cascading shape, as well as with a strict elongated scepter;
- Low - with spherical and round bouquets.
Another relatively recently appeared, but already very popular option is the crescent moon. A special frame allows you to use any flowers for such a composition, but naturally curly stems, such as orchids, look best.
For which bride is a “fiery” bouquet suitable?
Red color is very demanding of the environment. If it dominates the wedding arrangement, the bride's outfit should be snow-white, without any shades. Ivory and beige against the background of scarlet flowers may seem dirty, as well as light blue or lilac shades. It is better to choose a dress of an exquisite classic style, decorated with strict embroidery or lace.
At the same time, “fiery” shades need to be supported in accessories - shoes, hairpin, bracelet or belt. Or focus on bright manicure and makeup. A few touches will be enough to create an elegant and impressive look. Too much red in wedding style is considered bad form. Girls who just want to hint at their sensuality can limit themselves to splashes of scarlet flowers or berries in a bouquet of calmer tones.
Typically red buds are used:
- for compositions in a classical and retro direction;
- as part of multi-color mixes for summer and autumn weddings, as well as in rustic or boho style arrangements;
- as a bright, “warming” accent in winter bouquets.
These flowers are absolutely not suitable for a celebration in Provence, shabby chic, vintage or nautical style.
More often, scarlet or carmine roses are chosen by sultry brunettes for floral accessories. Blondes are recommended to “dilute” too saturated color with powdery shades in combination with greenery.
It is interesting that many ancient peoples had a custom of decorating the bride with red roses. They not only emphasized the beauty of the girl, but also enveloped her in a magical, intoxicating aroma. Similar traditions were known in Ancient Greece, Rome and China.
Recommendations
To make a bright composition look appropriate, be sure to take into account the theme of the wedding and support it, including through a bouquet. The bride's image should also include elements of the chosen shade.
To enjoy the perfect bouquet, remember the advice of florists:
- It is best to avoid flowers with a strong scent. They can give you a headache, even if you don't suffer from allergies;
- Buds with protruding stamens, like those of lilies, stain the dress with pollen that is difficult to remove. To avoid this problem, remove excess parts of the plant in advance;
- Remember that not all flowers have equal stamina , and therefore it is necessary to use the bouquet care that the weakest plant requires, because wilted petals immediately spoil the whole overall picture;
- No cut plants should be kept in direct sunlight or frost for a long time , but with water everything is quite individual;
- The bouquet must be light and with a comfortable handle - not too thick and not too short, because you will have to hold it in your hands throughout the day;
- Tall brides should choose cascading compositions, short brides should choose classic round ones;
- Shapes directly affect the size of the composition : the greater the weight, the greater the volume of flowers should be.
Red looks wonderful in a duet with classic snow-white fabric, perfectly highlighting its tenderness in photographs. But a red, peach or beige dress does not always look good against the background of a red bouquet.
Important! Remove thorns from roses and other thorny plants. They can severely scratch your hands and tear your dress.
Photo
A wedding bouquet in red tones will highlight the tender nature of the young bride. Such an accessory attracts attention on a subconscious level, and all eyes will be focused on the hero of the occasion.
