Flowers For the Bridal Party
The bridal flowers may vary from a large bouquet to a single flower, but, for tradition, the bride and her attendants should carry something. It not only adds to the overall beauty, but gives a nervous bride a graceful place to put her hands. Large bouquets can be heavy; be careful not to overcompensate by holding them up too high. Your lower arm should rest on the top of the hipbones.
Bridal Bouquets: Among all the shapes and types of flowers available, you should find something perfect for you, and the gown you have selected, with the help of a good florist. For a petite bride or a very ornate gown, a smaller, more simple bouquet would be in order. With a larger or tall bride and a less elaborate gown, a beautiful cascading bouquet would balance nicely. For an old-fashioned Victorian look carry a nosegay or a flower-filled basket. Some florists will give you a smaller "throwing" bouquet, or you may want to purchase one in order to keep yours for preserving.
Bridesmaids’ and Maid of Honor’s Flowers: The bridesmaids’ bouquets are generally smaller and should coordinate with the bridal bouquet. The size and color should complement their dresses and the overall look of the wedding. The maid or matron of honor’s bouquet may be of a different color, depending on her dress, or larger in size to set her apart from the others.
Flower Girl: Most flower girls wear a delicate wreath in their hair and carry a nosegay or small basket decorated with flowers and colored ribbons. The basket is filled with rose petals to be scattered in the path of the bride.
Hairpieces: You may decide to wear flowers in your hair rather than another type of headpiece. They may be worn alone or as a delicate wreath with a veil attached to the back.
Mothers and Grandmothers: Both of your mothers and grandmothers should be presented a corsage to either pin on their dress or handbag; or, if preferred, they may wear the corsage around a wrist. Check to see which style they would prefer, or if a special color is needed to coordinate with their dresses.
Groom, Fathers, and Ushers: All of the men traditionally wear boutonnieres, generally a single blossom such as a rosebud or shaft of lilies of the valley. All of the men’s boutonnieres are alike except for the groom’s. He wears something a little special.
Ringbearer: The ringbearer may or may not wear a boutonniere. It depends on his outfit. With a tuxedo you may want him to wear a boutonniere, whereas with knickers and knee socks it may not be appropriate.
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