{"id":1172,"date":"2015-05-20T22:07:02","date_gmt":"2015-05-20T22:07:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.asyouwish.co.nz\/blog\/?p=1172"},"modified":"2016-01-13T13:50:41","modified_gmt":"2016-01-13T00:50:41","slug":"what-should-i-do-with-my-wedding-bouquet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asyouwish.co.nz\/blog\/what-should-i-do-with-my-wedding-bouquet\/","title":{"rendered":"What Should I Do With My Wedding Bouquet?"},"content":{"rendered":"

I love flowers – I feel that they bring an element of life and beauty to any setting. And it’s no surprise that one of these settings are weddings.\u00a0 Whether you choose to have flowers in your d\u00e9cor or\u00a0not, most brides will always choose to have flowers for the\u00a0bridal party. Now it’s not everyday that you walk around with a bouquet of flowers in your hands, so it’s\u00a0only natural that some brides will forget them and others will feel awkward holding them. So\u00a0what are you supposed to\u00a0do with your bouquet?\u00a0Is there a right way to hold it? Where should you put it when you need your hands for something else? And at the end of the day what do you do with it then? These are just some of the questions I’ll answer today.<\/p>\n

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Photo by Sarah Joy Keys<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

So your planning is complete and\u00a0your wedding day has arrived. In your planning you will have determined how the bouquets are going to get to you on your wedding day – so you\u00a0will\u00a0either have arranged delivery with the florist or organised with your wedding planner or\u00a0trustworthy friend to collect them for you. Make sure that you have your bouquets onsite with you at least 2 hours before you are due to leave for the ceremony, so that your photographer can capture some beautiful detail shots just like the one above. Also if you are having some pre-ceremony photos with your bridesmaids and parents make sure you are holding your bouquets for these too.<\/p>\n

With all you pre-ceremony photos complete it is now time to leave for the ceremony. Remember to take your flowers with you. This may seem a little obvious but in all the excitement it is easy to forget something, and believe me it does happen. If you are worried you’re going to forget, ask a couple of people to specifically remind you (maybe even\u00a0set an alarm\u00a0on their phone as a backup).<\/p>\n

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Photo by: thephotographer.co.nz<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

You have now arrived at your ceremony venue and excitement is building as you prepare to walk down the aisle. You and your bridesmaids are all holding your bouquets – but are you holding them correctly? Yes, there is a correct way to hold your flowers. You should have a steady grip with both hands, holding the bouquet just\u00a0below\u00a0your waistline. But\u00a0do keep your arms slightly bent, as this will reveal the curve of your waist. Of course two hands isn’t really an option\u00a0if you are being escorted down the aisle, but you can still hold your bouquet in this position with one hand.<\/p>\n

The main reason for holding the flowers lower, is so that you don’t hide the details on the bodice of your dress. But I also think it causes you to have better posture\u00a0when\u00a0you’re not all hunched over your bouquet of flowers and\u00a0this will mean that all the photos taken of you walking down the aisle will be far more flattering.<\/p>\n

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Photo by: Grace Photography<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Having walked down the aisle you now stand before the love of your life. The celebrant asks you to face each other and hold hands for the exchanging of the vows and rings. You now need your hands free from\u00a0your flowers, so you simply turn to your Maid of Honour and gracefully hand\u00a0her your\u00a0bouquet. When it comes time to sign the register, she will need to give them back to you, so that you can take them with you and place them\u00a0on the signing table while you and your groom sign. Assuming your Maid of Honour and Bestman are signing as your witnesses, she can do the same thing\u00a0when they sign. By doing this you are naturally creating a more beautiful photo opportunity.<\/p>\n

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Photo credit: seancraig photography<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

As you leave the ceremony for photos, again remember to take your bouquet with you. Incorporating your\u00a0flowers into your wedding photos can turn a nice\u00a0wedding photo into a stunning wedding photo.\u00a0I\u00a0see a lot of wedding photos,\u00a0and when the bouquets\u00a0are left out it often feels like the photo is unfinished. The cost of flowers and photography often represents a large portion of the\u00a0wedding budget so it only makes sense that you get the most out of them.<\/p>\n

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Photo by: Joanna Wickham Photography<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Its party time! The MC has announced your arrival and you enter the reception ready to celebrate with your family and friends. And yes, you are still carrying your bouquet.\u00a0As you are seated you look for somewhere to put your flowers. Again this is a great opportunity to make the most of your bouquets. I suggest placing the bouquets either along the front of the bridal\/head table in a way that works in with the table decorations or\u00a0place them on the cake or gift tables.<\/p>\n

Later in the evening you might choose to throw your bouquet – this is something you should\u00a0decide on during\u00a0the wedding planning process. Some brides who wish to keep their bouquet, but still want to\u00a0throw one will either throw one\u00a0of the bridesmaid’s or have an extra one made up especially.<\/p>\n

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Photo credit: The Ruche Blog<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Now that your wedding day has come to end you can say farewell to your bouquet,\u00a0however many brides choose to keep them. There are many lovely ways to preserve and display your wedding flowers. You can see some of these on one of our boards on Pinterest<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I hope that by having read this you can now feel confident that you know exactly what to do with your wedding bouquet.<\/p>\n

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