Bouquet Breakdown - Sizing
When talking to brides, I often ask how big of a bouquet they imagine walking down the aisle, and it’s often a hard question to answer. I blame consistency. I have found a real lack of scientific standards when looking for bouquet sizes, since they all show different colors and styles and flowers. This is my answer to that problem.
Small (Posey/Nosegay)
Don’t let its size fool you, a small bouquet can absolutely pack a punch. While I think this could be a stunning elopement bouquet or the flowers for a micro-wedding, I usually save these for a more petite bridesmaid bouquet. Thinking about corsages for your mom or grandma? I guarantee they’d rather hold this, and it’s usually the same price as a corsage. After the ceremony, set it in a metal julep cup or small opaque vase for a sweet floral moment in lieu of bud vases.
Medium
The perfect bouquet for your wedding party. Look closely and you’ll notice a few more flower varieties here, which we can get away with when the bouquet gets to this size. This is my default bridesmaid bouquet size, since it allows me to pull all the textures of your wedding together in a cohesive way. That said, if you prefer a more petite bouquet for your wedding day, this is still the largest bouquet most people will hold in their lifetime. Doubt me? This is the size of my own bridal bouquet.
Large
This is when your biceps start kicking in a bit, but it’s so worth it. I would describe a large bouquet as the perfect size for most brides, since it works with every dress, every wedding, every season. You can tell it’s my favorite, since I got way into the design and forgot the camera settings and to try to keep the shape for the experiment. Delicate stems, like the jasmine and locally-grown Icelandic poppies help elevate the look.
Extra-Large
Wanna feel like a superstar? Opt for an XL bouquet. I like to add a ton of texture and color in these bouquets, since the size can really handle all that variety. One thing to keep in mind with an XL bouquet is that it does take a little more work to hold, and is a bit harder to hold one handed (it took a lot of takes to get my standardized photo).
All Together Now
You may have already read that a good rule of thumb is “the bigger the dress the bigger the bouquet” and I disagree completely. Any size bouquet can work with your dress if it’s an intentional choice. Whoever is getting married will carry the largest size, and I generally do one step down for the wedding party BUT general isn’t for everyone. For a more dramatic feeling, try leapfrogging sizes: XL bridal bouquet and M bridesmaid’s bouquets. Have no wedding party? Choose whatever makes you most excited. I will never pull you back from going bigger on your bouquet, so pick the size that speaks to you, regardless of your venue or your dress. Rules are meant to be broken.
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