A wedding dress truly is best paired with a beautiful bouquet, but with endless options and colour palettes at our finger tips, how do we ever decide what will stand the test of time?
How to Choose Your Wedding Dress
Choosing the perfect wedding dress is an exciting and important task for any bride-to-be. When selecting your gown, there are several factors to consider to ensure you find the dress of your dreams.
Firstly, think about your personal style and what makes you feel beautiful. Consider whether you prefer a traditional, modern, relaxed, or glamorous look. Your wedding dress should reflect your personality and most importantly, make you feel confident. Accessories are also a great way to dress up your gown, especially those that allow the dress to be convertible, giving different looks depending on the moment of the day. It could be a simpler dress with a gorgeous cape or a huge bow on the back that can be removed as a surprise later. Maybe it’s a bolder dress with a simple veil.
Next, take into account the venue and style of your wedding. Your dress should complement the overall aesthetic of the event, whether it's a beachside ceremony, a garden party, or a formal affair in a grand ballroom.
Additionally, consider your body type and what silhouettes and fabrics flatter your figure. It's essential to choose a dress that accentuates your best features and makes you feel comfortable throughout the day and night. Do you have a favourite part of your body you want to showcase? It could be your neckline or back or even the curve of your hips! No matter what, though, you should consider ease of movement, comfort, and the ability to dance and enjoy your celebration.
Lastly, budget is also a significant factor to keep in mind. Set a realistic budget for your dress and consider alterations, accessories, and other expenses that may come with it. There are many pretty dresses at different prices based on fabric, designer, and design intricacy. You can get one within your budget that suits your style, it just may take a bit of patience.
How to Choose Your Wedding Bouquet
When choosing your wedding bouquet, start by considering the overall vibe and colour palette of your wedding. Think about the style of your dress and the formality of the event. Take into account the season and availability of flowers for that time of year and have a list of your favourite (and least favourite!) flowers as well. Be open to suggestions from your florist. Even if a specific flower isn’t in season, they may be able to make alternate suggestions to achieve a similar look.
Size is another consideration. Your wedding bouquet should be appropriately sized for you. Something too big is not only heavy to carry, but it may also be a distraction away from you.
Lastly, think about shape. Do you want something more classic and round in shape, all one colour, more wild and free or somewhere in between? These are all important things to consider when chatting with your florist.
A Few of Our Favourite Wedding Dresses and Bouquets from Over the Years
Take a peak below at some of our favourite dresses, their bouquets, and the beautiful women in them!
Click on each photo for full details on dress, florals and photography!
