Wedding details: The Bouquet

Bridal Bouquet

I decided what I wanted almost as soon as I got the offer to have a bouquet.

We wanted to save as much money as we could - the aim was to not break the bank over one day.

So, not being very passionate about flowers, I wasn't too fussed about a bouquet. I always think flowers are very pretty, some smell delicious, but they die after a couple of weeks! We decided not to pay out for a bouquet of flowers.

I never did any research how much a florist charges, but having read online articles and real-life wedding experiences, I think they charge a lot. For something that's going to die soon and only be paraded around for one afternoon!

That was all decided until a friend asked me what I was doing for a bouquet. I replied with something along the lines of what I've written above. She said "ooo you've got to have a bouquet! Let me do you one as a gift!" It turns out, one of her family members is a florist! 

I immediately thought of my favourite flower - the gerbera. It's like a huge, colourful daisy and they come in such gorgeous, vibrant colours.

I chose orange because it's my favourite and it's very summery. 

According to eHow.co.uk "Brightly-coloured orange gerbera daisies represent feelings of warmth and creativity. Giving orange gerbera daisies to someone will convey a message of friendship and kindness. Because of the bold colour, orange gerbera daises also represent sunshine and happiness."

I also love roses as they're my dad's preferred choice of bloom. My friend suggested ivory roses as they would be classic against the bright gerberas. I also wanted one blue gerbera as my 'something blue' but it didn't look right.

According to origamidelight online 

"Ivory roses are the symbol of fidelity. Ivory roses are used to express the sincerity of ones love and a long lasting promise of commitment."

My friend also said we should have button holes. They came out large and couldn't fit in the lapel! So my husband wore his tucked into his pocket. 

My friend had intended an orange gerbera as the button hole but had some roses left over once the bouquet was made - so we had 2 of each!

My mum carried the orange gerbera and my mother in law attached hers to her dress. The ivory rose buttonhole went perfectly with the blue and ivory striped ties my groom and our best man had.

I'm glad I got to have such a beautiful bouquet.

Groom

Photo credit: Our future brother-in-law Steven