Bridal Bouquet Tips

Written By: Wild Cactus Weddings Hair and Makeup Photo By: Kyle Loves Tori Photography

Hold your bouquet down by your waist for photos. This includes your bridesmaids' bouquets.

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Show off that beautiful bouquet by facing the flower out and holding them close to your body.

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With a cascading bouquet make sure to hold it so the greenery hangs down towards the ground and tilt it so the flowers point out.

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While walking down the aisle hold your bouquet down by your waist so it doesn’t block your neckline and beautiful face.

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Keep your flowers in a vase of water when it's not being used to keep them healthy and fresh all day long.

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Keep a small towel close to dry off the stems when your flowers are wanted to keep your dress free of water marks.

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Be conscientious of the weather and its effects on your bouquet. Extreme temperatures can harm your flowers.

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Your bouquet should add to your gorgeous look not distract from it. Honor yourself.

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If you want flowers as an accessory on your hair have your florist set aside a few flowers and have your hair and makeup artist place them in your wedding day do.

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Pick flowers that make you happy and show off your personality. It’s your day have fun with it.

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Bridal Bouquet Tips

Hold your bouquet down by your waist for photos. This includes your bridesmaids' bouquets.

Show off that beautiful bouquet by facing the flower out and holding them close to your body.

With a cascading bouquet make sure to hold it so the greenery hangs down towards the ground and tilt it so the flowers point out.

While walking down the aisle hold your bouquet down by your waist so it doesn’t block your neckline and beautiful face.

Keep your flowers in a vase of water when it's not being used to keep them healthy and fresh all day long.

Keep a small towel close to dry off the stems when your flowers are wanted to keep your dress free of water marks.

Be conscientious of the weather and its effects on your bouquet. Extreme temperatures can harm your flowers.

Your bouquet should add to your gorgeous look not distract from it. Honor yourself.

If you want flowers as an accessory on your hair have your florist set aside a few flowers and have your hair and makeup artist place them in your wedding day do.

Pick flowers that make you happy and show off your personality. It’s your day have fun with it.

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