I'm a coffee loving, travel-obsessed, twenty-something based out of Central Illinois. I'm lucky enough to make a living doing what I love - photographing people! I specialize in weddings (destination + local), senior portraits, + boudoir.
It’s been awhile since I’ve added another post to the “Inspired By’ segment of the blog! Today I want to talk bouquets. Not just any bouquets, but more specifically the BRIDAL bouquet. Do you know why brides started carrying bouquets? I do! Back in the 1600’s (before plumbing and running water) women would bathe yearly. Yep, you read that right. Typically in May, women would take that yearly bath, and plan for a June wedding. To ensure a more pleasant odor, women would carry around flowers (and often other spices and herbs) with them on their big day. Thus, the tradition of the bridal (and bridesmaids) bouquets, and if I had to guess, the tradition of florals incorporated in many parts of the wedding day. I love facts like this, but what I love even more is running water (can I get an Amen?!)
Regardless of tradition, your bridal bouquet is typically one of the biggest details of your day! It’s often the only pop of your wedding colors you’ll have close by at all times, which will tie your photos together seamlessly. In any situation, real florals will look, smell, and photograph so much better than silk florals, although I know that it comes with a price. Literally. If you’re finding yourself having to pick and choose over your floral details, I highly recommend focusing most on your bridal bouquet! Having a gorgeous bridal bouquet can help spruce up detail shots, reception photos, and even bridal portraits as well! So feel free to get that dream bouquet and keep the bridesmaids florals simple, since they won’t be as heavily focused on anyway. This is obviously just my opinion, but if you have any other tips or advice I’d love to hear it and share with future brides!
Now, for a little inspiration, here are some of my all time favorite bridal bouquets!
I could do this all day! Truth is, I haven’t seen a bouquet yet that I haven’t liked! Mager Image Brides all have impeccable taste. ? What are your plans for your bridal bouquet?
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