Color me...

You've seen our Guide to White Bouquets, so we thought it was only fair to share our thoughts on bouquets of the colored variety.

Intrigued?

Read on.

A Guide to Colored Bouquets

by: WB

DO mix it up! Want to stick with the same type of flower? Well then choose a few shades of color to work with. Afraid of using too much color or too much of that flower? Well then spice things up with a variety of flowers!

DO try and embrace some bright colors! Just because you're getting married, doesn't mean the only color palette you can use involves pastels. This bride's wedding was in October, so she chose autumn-friendly tones of orange, yellow and red. How lovely!

Summer wedding? DON'T be afraid to use some darker hues! Sure this bouquet has a variety of flowers AND colors, but when it all works so well together, who could object?

DON'T be boring!! Even if you decide to stick with a one-color/one-flower bouquet, you can still keep it interesting. Feathers! Buttons! Stripes! Bows! Don't be afraid to show a little character, Brides! Or, you will likely just put your guests to sleep with your predictability. No one wants that.

But please, DON'T overdo it! You don't want to seem like a boring bride, but you don't want to give your guests a seizure either. Are those ribbons I see? Was there an Awful Bouquet contest to be won?

DON'T get stuck in the 80s. No matter how many times your mother tells you that V-shaped cascading rose bouquets are "classic", don't listen. She is dead wrong. And probably just reminiscing about her own wedding.

And on on the topic of roses, DON'T opt for the usual red rose bouquet. Been there, done that. Oh, I see, you want to seem a little more original by adding "diamond" studs? How predictable. I'm still grossly unimpressed by your efforts, Bride.

Moral of the story: Fun and original = good. Boring and dreary = bad. But at the same time, try and stick to a theme - choosing either a specific flower or color. No one wants a train-wreck bouquet. Or do they?

Still not sure what is right for you? Let's take a look at a few examples:

For the Traditional Bride:

Soft colors, rich textures, and an intriguing arrangement. A bouquet can be classic, yet still interesting and youthful.

For the Dramatic Bride:

Want to make a statement? Not afraid of a little black? Is Vivienne Westwood your idol? Then this calla lilly bouquet is for you! Incredibly chic and gorgeously dramatic.

For the Fearless Bride:

Colors! Feathers! Pearls! Borderline offensiveness! You don't care. If it's different, you want it. So show those roses-toting brides a thing or two, with this feathered masterpiece!

For the Bride Who needs to Keep her Hands Warm

So you're having a winter wedding. And you want a bouquet AND a fur hand muff...at the same time. Compromise? Never! Just get yourself the innovative Hand Muff Bouquet, and get ready to throw any taste you may have left, right out the window!

For the Bride Who loves Valentine's Day...a lot

Don't you just love hearts? They're just so....romantic! And isn't your wedding day supposed to be about romance and love!? Well then it's only obvious for you to have a heart shaped bouquet! Who cares if the guests gag in your face each time they lay their eyes on the atrocity in your hands? You're in love! And you want to show it! With flowers! (puke)

For the Bride Who has Lost her Mind

Why of course you want an Ardene- inspired beaded bouquet! I mean, nothing is better suited for your blue trimmed dressed! Although, something is definitely missing in this picture....Ah yes. Elbow length gloves. Also to be found at Ardene's. One-stop shopping for our crazy (albeit lovable) Bride!