Wedding bouquets for brides and bridesmaids
The choice of thousands of brides — AMELIE wedding bouquets
On the wedding day the bridal bouquet is more than a beautiful arrangement of flowers. It continues the bride's style, her character and the whole wedding concept. The bouquet stays with the bride through the most emotional moments of the day — getting ready, the first look, signing the register, the photo shoot and the ceremony. That is why choosing it takes particular care, experience and a professional eye.
Over the years thousands of brides have carried an AMELIE bouquet. Each one was different — classic, minimalist, romantic, bold, colourful or completely unconventional. For us every bouquet is a new story, created for one particular bride, and it has to fit naturally into her special day.
Any flower — straight from the Netherlands
AMELIE receives a fresh shipment of flowers from the Netherlands twice a week. Regular imports let us offer brides and bridesmaids a wide choice, high quality and special varieties that are not always available on the local market.
Classic roses, peonies, hydrangeas, tulips, ranunculus, anemones, orchids, calla lilies, lisianthus, delphiniums, freesias, carnations and seasonal, rare flowers — at AMELIE almost any floral wish can come true.
Even with regular deliveries, some varieties, colours or seasonal flowers are best reserved in advance. This matters most when the bride wants a precise colour palette or a rare flower. Planning ahead lets us order the right flowers specially for that wedding.
A bouquet made for the bride
When choosing a wedding bouquet, the colour of the dress and the wedding décor are not the only things that count. The ideal bouquet should suit the bride's figure, the silhouette of the dress, the texture of the fabric, the hairstyle, the accessories, the ceremony venue and the overall mood.
A plain, minimalist dress, for example, may call for a bouquet with an architectural shape and clean lines. With a lace, romantic dress an airy, soft, loosely gathered arrangement looks especially natural. A large, voluminous bouquet can be striking in a big venue, while a small ceremony and a delicate dress often call for a more compact shape.
AMELIE florists take every one of these details into account. A bride's wish may start with just one favourite flower, a photo, a colour or a feeling — our aim is to turn that idea into a complete, harmonious bouquet.
What kinds of wedding bouquets are there?
Wedding floristry has several main shapes and styles. Each has its own character and suits a different kind of dress, venue and wedding concept.
1. Round, classic bouquet
The round bouquet is one of the most popular and versatile choices. It has a neat, symmetrical shape and is often made with roses, peonies, ranunculus or hydrangeas.
It suits a classic, elegant wedding and a dress with a clear silhouette. It always looks refined in photos and is practical too — easy to hold and keeps its shape well through the day.
2. Natural, airy bouquet
This is a free-form, light arrangement that looks as if it had been gathered naturally. The flowers sit at different heights, with green branches, grasses and light textures showing between them.
An airy bouquet is ideal for a wedding in a garden, a vineyard, a forest, in Kakheti or under the open sky. It suits romantic, boho and modern styles especially well.
3. Cascade bouquet
A cascade bouquet flows downwards from the top. It often uses orchids, calla lilies, amaranthus, sweet peas, ivy and different kinds of greenery.
This shape is festive, striking and aristocratic. It looks especially good with a long, plain or classic dress. Its size, however, has to suit the bride's height and the proportions of the dress.
4. Minimalist bouquet
A minimalist bouquet may consist of a single kind of flower or a few large flowers with a clear shape — for example only white calla lilies, tulips, orchids or long-stemmed roses.
This choice is modern, calm and refined. It suits a dress with an architectural silhouette, a city wedding and minimalist décor especially well.
5. Mono bouquet
A mono bouquet uses just one kind of flower: peonies, roses, tulips, carnations, hydrangeas or calla lilies.
At first glance it is a simple solution, but the right flower and shape can create a very strong visual effect. A mono bouquet is a good choice for anyone who loves one particular flower.
6. Garden-style bouquet
A garden-style bouquet gives the impression of a rich, varied garden in full bloom. It brings together several kinds of flowers, different shapes, colours and textures.
It can be pastel and delicate or colourful and energetic. It is ideal for a romantic wedding and for French, English-garden or Italian concepts.
7. Asymmetric bouquet
An asymmetric arrangement is built from stems of different lengths pointing in different directions. One side may be fuller or longer, which gives the bouquet a modern, artistic character.
This shape especially suits a creative bride, an unconventional dress and a contemporary venue.
8. Long-stem bouquet
In this type of bouquet the stems are deliberately left long and visible. It can be made with roses, calla lilies, tulips, delphiniums or other flowers with a clear line.
A long-stem bouquet is elegant, fashionable and photogenic. It looks especially beautiful resting lightly on the arm or held low.
9. Small, compact bouquet
A small bouquet is a practical and refined choice for a civil ceremony, a small wedding or a bride who loves very simple, natural details.
Compact does not mean less striking — with the right flowers a small bouquet can become one of the main accents of the day.
10. Colourful and unconventional bouquet
More and more modern brides choose bright colours and unexpected combinations: red and pink, orange and lilac, blue and yellow, or several contrasting tones together.
A colourful bouquet adds individuality and energy to a wedding. The key is to balance the colours with each other and with the overall décor.
Bridesmaid bouquets
Bridesmaid bouquets are made in the same style as the bridal bouquet but are usually smaller and lighter. They may repeat the main colours and flowers of the bride's bouquet, or just one unifying detail.
For example, if the bridal bouquet is made of several kinds of white and cream flowers, the bridesmaids can have more compact versions made with one or two kinds of flower.
It is also important to consider the colour of the bridesmaids' dresses. The bouquet should neither disappear against the dress nor create too sharp a contrast. Well-chosen colours make group photos especially harmonious and complete.
Besides classic bridesmaid bouquets, we can also make:
- small mono bouquets;
- wrist corsages;
- a minimalist accent made from one large flower;
- flower details for the hair;
- small arrangements to attach to a bag or a dress.
The groom's boutonnière
The groom's boutonnière is a small detail that can tie the whole wedding look together. It is usually made with one of the flowers from the bridal bouquet or with botanical elements linked to its colour palette.
A boutonnière has to be light, durable and comfortable. Its size should suit the cut of the jacket and the groom's build. A boutonnière that is too big can get in the way, while a well-balanced one sits naturally and elegantly on the lapel.
Besides a classic flower, a boutonnière can include small buds, berries, eucalyptus, an olive sprig or other textured details. If the wedding style is minimalist, the boutonnière may be just one small flower and a leaf.
Matching boutonnières can be made for the groomsmen, family members and other important guests at the ceremony. The groom's own boutonnière can still stand out slightly — for example with a more distinctive flower or a small extra detail.
How to choose the colours of a wedding bouquet
White and cream remain the classic choice, but a wedding bouquet does not have to be white only. The palette can follow the season, the setting, the tone of the dress and the main concept of the wedding.
In spring soft pink, peach, lilac, pale blue and light yellow look especially natural. A summer wedding suits both light pastels and bold, sunny colours. In autumn burgundy, terracotta, peach, brown and golden tones are in season, and in winter white, green, deep red and dark cherry create a special atmosphere.
White dresses differ too — some are a cool white, others milky, cream or ivory. So the tone of white flowers also has to be matched carefully to the dress, so that both look harmonious in photos.
Seasonality and ordering ahead
Seasonal flowers have a special natural beauty, but the availability of particular varieties changes through the year. Some peony varieties, for example, are at their best in quality and size only in a certain season.
If a particular flower matters a lot to the bride, ordering in advance is the best decision. AMELIE receives fresh flowers from the Netherlands twice a week, so we can find and order the colours and varieties you want for your wedding in advance.
If a seasonal flower is unavailable on your date, our florists will suggest an alternative that matches it visually and stylistically, so that the original idea and the character of the bouquet are kept.
Practical tips for brides
A wedding bouquet should first of all be beautiful, but it also has to stay comfortable and fresh all day.
When choosing a bouquet, it is worth considering:
- the shape, colour and fabric of the dress;
- your height and build;
- the overall style and colour palette of the wedding;
- the ceremony and photo-shoot locations;
- the season and the weather;
- how long you will need to hold the bouquet;
- whether you are sensitive or allergic to any strongly scented flowers;
- which flowers you love and which you do not want.
Bring photos of the dress, shoes, hairstyle, bridesmaids' dresses and décor to the consultation. This helps the florist see the full picture and create an arrangement that brings every detail together naturally.
On the wedding day keep the bouquet out of the heat and direct sun. If you are not holding it for a while, it is best to stand it in clean water. During transport it should stand securely, so that its shape and the direction of the flowers do not change.
One style — in every wedding detail
The best result comes when the bridal bouquet, the bridesmaid bouquets and the boutonnières for the groom and groomsmen are in harmony with each other and with the wedding décor.
If needed, the same floral line can include:
- the bride's main bouquet;
- a second, lighter version of the bouquet;
- bridesmaid bouquets;
- boutonnières for the groom and groomsmen;
- wrist corsages;
- fresh flowers for the hair;
- small flower accessories for mothers and family members;
- arrangements for the ceremony and the welcome table;
- car flowers;
- guest table décor.
That way every floral detail of the wedding tells one story.
AMELIE — part of your wedding story
Thousands of brides have chosen an AMELIE bouquet for one of the most important days of their lives. Each had her own wishes, style and story. For some the main thing was classic white roses, for others their beloved peonies, a wild garden-like arrangement or a colourful, bold and completely unconventional bouquet.
AMELIE receives fresh flowers from the Netherlands twice a week and creates the bride's main bouquet, the bridesmaid bouquets, the groom's boutonnière and other wedding flower accessories.
We believe the perfect wedding bouquet should not copy a trend — it should look like the bride herself. That is why we make every arrangement individually, with care and love, so that on your wedding day you hold not just beautiful flowers but a bouquet that stays linked with this special memory forever.