Wedding Bouquet Ideas: 32 of the Prettiest Arrangements Featured in Vogue
In need of wedding bouquet ideas? Youâre not alone: The bouquet has been a nuptial staple since the days of ancient Rome when brides carried bunches of blooms for good luck due to the longtime association of flowers with fertility and life. While such societal superstitions have faded, the beauty they bring for walks down the aisle has made this tradition survive for millennia.
Oftentimes, the flowers within a bouquet are embedded with romantic symbolismâfor her wedding to Prince Albert, for example, Queen Victoria carried her husbandâs favorite flower of snowdrops. Fast forward a few royal generations, and Kate Middleton chose a bouquet of lilies (representing happiness), hyacinths (representing love), and ivy (representing friendship) for her wedding to Prince William. Both women also included a sprig of myrtle due to its long visual associations with matrimony.
Meanwhile, Jackie Kennedy opted for elegant white spray orchidsâa symbol of elegance and pure loveâaccented with gardenias for her 1953 wedding to John F. Kennedy.
In the weddings published in Vogue, bridesâand some groomsâhave chosen a fascinating array of flowers to hold on their big day. Some opt for a traditional white bouquet, while others select colorful flowers that coordinate with the environment that surrounds them. Then there are those who treat bouquets as an avant-garde exercise: take PJ Magerko-Liquorice and Jordan Millington-Liquoriceâs wedding, where the groom grasped a monochromeâfrom petal to stemâset of roses. And some donât even opt for a bouquet at all: Designer Sandy Liang held just a single allium with a black ribbon by florist Miguel Yatco during her coastal Maine wedding to Dorian Booth.
Below, take a look at the best (and most unusual) wedding bouquet ideas in Vogue. You may even find inspiration for your own.
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Jess Wolfe and Ben KatzâIt strikes just the right balance of romance and playfulness,â bride Jess Wolfe told Vogue of her wedding bouquet.
