Color palette
Distinctive features of the floral ensemble for the autumn season include originality, a large palette of colors and expressiveness. In this case, a minimal amount of greenery is used. You can add a touch of autumn by using acorns, leaves in autumn colors, and ribbons in matching colors and materials. It is important to pay attention to a competent approach to color solutions. The main shades of autumn include:
- turquoise and purple options;
- lilac and lilac, turquoise color from a cold range;
- fireplace red and orange;
- gold with yellow.
The most popular colors of autumn are gold and bright sunny colors. The combination of green and red shades in various variations looks original and unconventional. A combination of orange and brown as representatives of a warm color scheme will fit perfectly into the autumn type of bouquet.
The choice of colors should be based on the theme of the celebration and the personal wishes of the couple. A bouquet of autumn flowers does not have to consist only of bright elements. Pastel shades will look gentle and sophisticated. And you can complement it with details using decorative elements such as beads, rhinestones and ribbons.
The best flower combinations
In order to harmoniously combine flowers into one ideal composition, you need to know certain rules for composing them. Here they are:
- Contrasting combinations involve combining different colors with contrasting shades. Alternatively, blue irises and yellow gerberas, white orchids and red poppies. Such a bouquet will look very optimistic.
- Similar combinations are a combination when buds of the same color palette are used, but of different shades. A delicate version will be obtained from white, pink and beige plants.
Bouquet of blue hydrangea, cream ranunculus and white bells
Compositions of roses of different shades, diluted with decorative greenery
Pink roses and purple eustoma
- In the monochromatic version, the bouquet consists of one flower or one color.
- A polychromatic solution is a combination in which flowers of a wide variety of shades are used.
Advice! To create a bouquet for a themed holiday, you can use a variety of snowflakes, pine cones and marine accessories. Compositions made from banknotes or sweets are relevant.
Flowers used
To emphasize the seasonality of the wedding ceremony, it is necessary to use appropriate materials in the bride’s bouquet:
- The use of a large number of chrysanthemums has become a classic. The advantage of such colors is their versatility; they can be perfectly combined with other color options. Using bush chrysanthemums you can create beautiful voluminous flower arrangements. These flowers will perfectly complement a boho or country themed wedding.
- Ranunculus are a favorite among florists due to their ability to maintain a fresh appearance for a long time. Such flowers are perfect for brave and extraordinary brides who love everyone's attention. Specimens of inflorescences with a smooth color transition are suitable.
- Hydrangea is considered the most popular and accessible flower for creating an autumn bouquet.
- Dahlias are also distinguished by their ability to maintain a fresh appearance for a long time. They show future spouses' mutual gratitude to each other, as well as general family happiness.
- Gerberas symbolize longevity and a happy life. These flowers are also considered hypoallergenic, which will have a positive effect on both guests and newlyweds. They are distinguished by their ability to maintain a fresh appearance for a long time. The main advantages of florists include low cost and the ability to create an inexpensive, beautiful themed bouquet of autumn flowers.
When choosing flowers, it is important to take into account the specific aroma of some options. And also make sure that there is no allergic reaction of both the newlyweds and invited guests to such a composition.
Autumn wedding floristry encourages the use of unusual elements, such as vegetables. You can use decorative pumpkins, zucchini, as well as apples, carrots or broccoli. After which, distribute the parts to guests as a memorable edible souvenir, which will also provide benefits for general physical well-being and provide vitamins.
In the classics, as an option, a composition is created using calla lilies or roses. Different varieties of roses will look good in one bouquet. Thanks to the wide variety of colors and shades, you can create an individual composition that suits the spirit of the bride.
It is important to remember that when choosing plants, you need to take into account the smallest details, including dress and makeup, manicure and other little things. It is important to remember that the main task of a floral arrangement is to complement the bouquet.
Sunflowers will look great against a traditional white dress with a classic design. They have strong stems and are distinguished by their ability to maintain their original appearance for a long time. Sunflowers symbolize sunshine and a happy family life.
Using a poppy flower you can make your image unusual and bright. Besides looking stunning, poppies look great in wedding photos. A bouquet of poppies alone is considered universal and will suit any theme and style of celebration. You can complement the poppy bouquet with anemones, sunflowers or cornflowers, as well as autumn decor. The autumn bridal bouquet can be supplemented with thematic elements to emphasize the theme, for example:
- Using autumn maple leaves you can create bright accents and emphasize the autumn theme. They harmonize well with white roses, dahlias or callas;
- acorns and rosehip branches will also be an original addition. This decor will perfectly complement a composition in country, boho or rustic style. It can also suit the theme of an ethnic wedding. A special charm can be added to the composition with the help of bunches of natural grapes;
- You can use properly dried herbs, branches or ears of corn as decoration. Natural materials in a wedding bouquet can be an excellent and environmentally friendly solution.
As additional decorative elements, you can use miniature pumpkins, rowan or viburnum berries, as well as acorns or apples.
Tips and tricks for making a bouquet
The main unspoken rule of florists is that the bouquet should not be too voluminous. Also, the volume depends directly on the brightness of the bouquet. The brighter it is, the more voluminous the overall result looks. Therefore, large floral elements should be diluted with decor and pastel shades to avoid overload. You can dilute the composition with maple leaves, acorns or decorative vegetables.
Wedding ceremony style
In the process of forming a bouquet, it is important to build on the style of the chosen wedding option, for example:
- if the holiday is planned in a rustic style, it is necessary to choose smaller types of inflorescences. In this case, it is necessary to ensure that the overall composition has the correct geometric shape;
- For a formal event in the shabby chic style, flowers of either roses or medium-sized ranunculus are suitable. It is worth remembering that decorations should be in moderation.
Large calla lilies with bright ribbons as decoration will ideally complement the classic wedding style.
What to combine autumn flowers with?
Florists simply love creative and original bouquets. This is exactly what the autumn composition will look like. It can be diluted with various decorative elements.
It can be:
- leaves - they should be collected with special attention. Pay attention to the size of the leaf itself, as it must fit the size of the inflorescence. Leaves should only emphasize the mood, without interrupting the main idea and idea of the entire flower arrangement.
- apples - their smell and aroma will be personified with something family, homely and cozy. You will just want to be in the garden, where it will smell like Antonov apples.
- acorns - their color goes well with many autumn inflorescences.
- twigs, dried grass - all this will create the feeling as if you didn’t order flowers or didn’t pick them yourself for half a day, but just picked them in the autumn forest.
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The influence of the bride's figure on the composition
Experienced florists also take into account such details as the figure of the hero of the occasion. The following important aspects should be paid attention to:
- A drip bouquet of small inflorescences is ideal for petite girls. In this case, compositions with a total diameter of 30 cm or more will look too bulky;
- If a girl is tall, you should pay attention to flowing compositions. It can combine inflorescences of both large and smaller shapes.
In order to correct figure flaws with the help of a bouquet, you can choose cascade-shaped compositions from large inflorescences. It will help the bride visually look slimmer. Traditionally, bouquets are made from an odd number of inflorescences.
Geometric shape of the final composition
The final appearance of the bouquet will depend on the chosen form. To make a final decision on this issue, it is necessary to consider in detail the features of each of the popular forms:
- For a bouquet in the shape of balls, the basis is traditionally a wire frame. Flowers of the selected type and shape are attached to it. Using a light ribbon, the bouquet is attached to the hand of the hero of the occasion. If the execution technique was competent, then such a bouquet will not lose its shape for a long time and will react quite reliably to external influences without becoming deformed. However, it is worth remembering that to create such a composition of flowers you will need several times more.
- If the style of the bride's dress is classic, the bouquet can be chosen in the shape of a hemisphere. The inflorescences are attached to a base in the form of a disc frame or frame. In such compositions, you can often see roses as the main flower.
- A composition in the form of a basket and a muff is created from a frame onto which inflorescences of various shapes and colors are attached. The basket frame will be a practical and original solution, and the muff will also additionally warm the bride’s hands in the cold and late autumn.
- Bouquets of the disheveled type are distinguished by the absence of clear geometric shapes and flashy decorations. At first glance, many people think that this is a simple bunch of flowers. The composition is usually decorated with traditional and elegant decor in the form of butterflies, foliage, and also berry ears. Most often used to decorate ethnic weddings and boho celebrations.
- An asymmetrical bouquet is characterized by the presence of flowers of different sizes and shapes in a single composition. In addition, various types of decor are used, making the bouquet look bright and unusual.
- The next type of composition of fresh flowers for a wedding bouquet is distinguished by the presence of a closed contour and a slightly rounded shape. The shape is universal and looks good in combination with a variety of dresses of different shapes, colors and styles.
- The name tussie-mussie refers to a cone-shaped floral arrangement. This fashion came from the fashion capital of France, Paris. Traditionally, a flower composition includes 1-2 types; a larger number of options will create overload.
Another model for brides with adequate self-esteem or even royal aspirations is the scepter. It is created in a vertical position and is based on flowers with fairly long stems.
The bride's bouquet
No one has canceled traditional wedding bouquets today, but every year more and more girls are considering options for original ensembles made from such cute and romantic garden flowers.
In addition, the design style of such compositions does not stand still:
- Round small bouquets are so charming and in tune with the image of the bride that they will probably forever remain a fashionable wedding ensemble.
- The teardrop shape is also very popular for the bride. Such a bouquet can include a wide variety of flowers in the color scheme that will be in tune with this particular girl.
- The cascading form of the composition will highlight the grace and elegance of the tall bride. Such a bouquet will harmoniously complement the outfit of a young girl.
- One large flower, just like one blooming branch, is a stylish and unconventional option for a wedding bouquet. This type of floral arrangement is increasingly preferred by brides.
- For brides with curvaceous figures, a new trend in the 2021 wedding bouquet is offered - an asymmetrical, careless composition of medium size, with freely arranged buds and greenery. It is permissible for individual elements of the bouquet to protrude, which emphasizes their naturalness and originality.
Weddings in 2021 are characterized by the use of garden or wildflowers. Chamomiles, crocuses, dahlias, and marigolds can add unique elegance and at the same time tenderness to a bouquet. These simple flowers make stylish, fashionable compositions that impress with their varied shapes and colors. Such a careless bouquet gives the impression that the bride has just picked flowers for him in the garden, which creates an aura of naturalness and originality.
Autumn themed accessories
Don’t forget about thematic decor, which must be present in the bride’s bouquet. Decorations can be:
- crystals with beads;
- acorns, decorative mini pumpkins and apples;
- acorns, branches, grape leaves and grapes, ears of wheat.
Another original decoration can be a branch of hops, spruce or other coniferous trees if both young people and invited guests are not allergic to pine needles.
Polystyrene foam in autumn floristry
The eastern format of the composition involves the use of foam plastic as a base. It is generously moistened with moisture and flowers are inserted as the basis for the future bride’s bouquet in such an unusual design. This format of bouquets has a long service life due to the large accumulation of liquid in the foam itself. The only maintenance required is periodic wetting of the oasis with a sponge during the ceremony.
Apple theme when creating a bouquet
The advantage of apple compositions is that you can easily create them yourself. To keep the fruits firmly, they are pinned onto so-called holders. The most commonly used version is made of metal with splayed peaks. Traditionally, holders are left in water for the required amount of time to provide moisture. The gaps are filled with herbal supplement.
Some replace holders in the form of peculiar sharp knots. strong branches are sharpened with a sharp knife, pricked onto the branches and apple fruits are inserted. Next, the composition is inserted into the water at different angles. The remaining gaps are filled with autumn-themed decor. You can supplement the apple one with sweet peppers, but hot ones are also suitable for those who like spicy additions to images and dishes.
Options for vases for storing bouquets
It is important to remember that citrus and pumpkin varieties have very thick peels. For many brides, this feature prompts the idea of using it as a vase to store a composition. To create such an original idea, just cut off the top of the fruit and pull out the pulp. Next, after filling with water, place the finished bouquet in it.
The idea is so simple and original that even a simple head of cabbage can become a beautiful vase. But the head of cabbage by itself will not hold water for long due to the large number of cracks. To solve the problem, just make a hole in the head of cabbage and fill it with a small amount of water.
It is most convenient to use pumpkin material as a vase. Its advantage is that such a vase can be used repeatedly. It is universal and suitable both as a vase for a wedding bouquet and as a candle stand. In addition to pumpkin, you can use the peel of zucchini or squash for the same purpose. Wood material, for example, birch stump, is suitable.
Vases with decorative mounds
Cones, acorns and other autumn plant inventory can be used as such material. It is worth remembering that it is not recommended to pour water into the material itself due to its rapid wear resistance in this storage format. There is a way out of this situation.
A narrower vase must be placed in a wide format vase. In this case, it is necessary to have the minimum possible free space between them. Water for the bouquet is poured into the inner vase and the composition itself is placed. And the selected natural material is already poured into the resulting space in a safe way.
Bouquet decoration in 2021 style
In addition to a wide selection of colors, composition shapes and types of flowers, there is also a wide range of floral arrangements for the bride to choose from. To create airiness and some carelessness in the bouquet and in order to emphasize the individuality of their image, girls can choose a variety of luxurious accessories to their taste: natural pearls, all kinds of satin ribbons, sweet marshmallows and multi-colored beads.
Fashion trends in wedding bouquets give scope for creativity not only to florists who create such luxurious and original compositions, but also to brides, for whom this celebration is the biggest event in their lives. Today, many people take the creation of a flower arrangement very seriously, and this is not without reason. Young ladies are well versed in what a bouquet should be, what fashion trends need to be taken into account and how to create a unique and stylish floral ensemble.
Another note of innovation and style was the design of the bouquet stem. The special attitude towards this part of the bouquet is due to the fact that the bride’s white outfit gets dirty very easily, everything is visible on it. In addition, this approach to the details of the composition gives an advantage to the entire bouquet. Luxurious lace, beads, stones, ribbons all create a rich and stylish overall look. The main thing is that the design of the leg does not make the entire composition “overloaded”.
Other and additional recommendations
When choosing a wedding bouquet, you must take into account the recommendations of florists and wedding stylists. Helpful tips would include the following:
- if the dress is richly decorated, the bouquet should be more modest;
- the composition as a whole should not be heavy, both visually and physically;
- When choosing an option, it is important to take into account the height and figure of the bride. The shape of a spherical version is suitable for miniature girls, and taller heroes of the occasion should pay attention to cascading compositions;
- you should choose flowers without a pungent odor due to possible headaches from them and the presence of allergic reactions;
- If the symbolism of flowers is of great importance, it is important to study it and then collect a bouquet based on the signs.
In order for the composition to retain its shape longer, it can be placed during the holiday in a capsule with a special nutrient solution.
It is not recommended to use extremely bright colors for decoration due to the overload of the look. The color palette can and should be diversified with the help of accessories and pastel colors.
The autumn season is the period of greatest creative opportunity for creating a wedding bouquet. An autumn bouquet of typical shades in the form of red, gold or orange will make the celebration unforgettable and colorful. Many girls prefer to create a bouquet on their own, even collecting some materials and herbs by hand. Thanks to the unusual and bright details, the bouquet will be a wonderful addition to your autumn wedding look. The main thing when compiling it is not to forget about a sense of proportion. The decor and bouquet should not distract guests from the bride. In addition, it must harmoniously fit into the style of the given celebration.
What should you consider when choosing a wedding bouquet?
When arranging flowers, it is important to know about the rules of florists. So, let's start in order:
- Each color in the bouquet is symbolic and has a specific meaning. Red roses speak of passion, white ones emphasize innocence and purity, and purple ones highlight joyful moments.
- All flowers in the arrangement must be fresh. You need to choose dense buds, with healthy foliage and strong stems.
- The bouquet should not be oversaturated. It is better not to use more than three types of flowers.
Each color in the bouquet is symbolic and has a specific meaning. Red roses speak of passion, white ones emphasize innocence and purity, and purple ones highlight joyful moments.
All flowers in the arrangement must be fresh. You need to choose dense buds, with healthy foliage and strong stems
The bouquet should not be oversaturated. It is better not to use more than three types of flowers
- For a traditional dress with a full skirt, you should choose a small bouquet. If the outfit contains a large number of decorations, then the floral arrangement should contain massive elements. The color palette of the event and the bouquet should be combined. All decorative details should emphasize the theme of the wedding event. The larger the dress, the smaller the bouquet.
Advice! The bouquet should be selected last, when the wedding dress and other details are ready.