Choosing the Right Size Bouquet

Picking the right bouquet size is all about scale. While the bride's bouquet is usually grander than those of her bridesmaids, fitting your wedding flowers with other elements of your wedding day isn't cut and dry. You need to ensure that your bouquet isn’t overpowering or alternatively gets lost with your wedding dress. Make sure that the flower colours aren’t too bright and draw away from you as the focal point, and the flower bunch matches the feel of your wedding. Follow the simple guidelines below to ensure your bouquet is just right for you.

Petite Bride: Scale down your bouquet because it will accent your physique. A nosegay (a tightly packed bunch of flowers) or a posy (shaped similar to a nosegay, but smaller) would work well.

Voluptuous Bride: A larger bridal bouquet will allow you to project grace. Your best bet is a round bouquet. It's bolder than a nosegay but less conspicuous than a cascade.

When choosing your bouquet it’s also important to consider the wedding gown you have chosen.

Ball Gown: A gown with such a grand, impressive shape needs a bridal bouquet to match. If your bouquet is too small, it can get lost in a sea of fabric. In many cases, an easy rule of thumb is the bigger the dress, the bigger the bouquet. Petite brides however need to watch out for this rule - a petite bride shouldn’t opt for a massive ball gown in the first place.

Slim Silhouette: A sheath dress (figure hugging dress) is all about feeling light and airy, so carry a bouquet that embodies that same spirit. Consider a small nosegay or a posy. If your wedding dress has slender lines, a bouquet that is too big might hide your shape and weigh you down. This will cause the bouquet to overpower you.

Embellished Gown: Bows, crystals, sashes, and other details can also play a role in how big your bridal bouquet should be. If you've got some sparkle at the waistline, carry a tight nosegay rather than a cascading collection of blooms, so that you don't hide the detail. If your gown features a lot of embellishment, opt for a simpler bouquet - your bouquet should be considered part of your attire, and your ensemble will look overdone if there are too many blooms. Consider opting for a simple bouquet with same colour flowers, such as white, to tone the look.