CHOOSE A COLOUR

The colour theme you choose for your flowers will help, set tone for your entire day. Here’s how to get it right ………………………

Vibrant, colourful flowers can have a huge impact on your wedding and will not only complement your dress and your bridesmaids’dresses, but also transform the atmosphere of your entire wedding day.

Whether you want to walk down the aisle clutching a brilliant posy of mango arum lilies or a sophisticated bouquet of Grand Prix roses, it’s vital you choose colour that will suit you and the style of your day.
If you have dark skin or hair, rich red and plum tones will look fabulous with your colouring, so why not incorporate flowers such as striking red amaryllis or purple delphiniums into your bouquet? Alternatively, if you have light hair or fair skin, chose softer colours such as pastel pink peonies or African Blue lilies to really make sure you shine.

While many brides often choose one coloured flower and base the rest of their floral theme around that bloom, there ’s no Reason why you can’t mix it up a little. For a striking, modern look, why not incorporate exotic blooms, berries or seed pods into your arrangements? For those of you who are more formal, try intertwining fragrant lavender of freesias into your displays.

But if you’re felling spoilt for choice with so many gorgeous flowers on the market, let the seasons guide your selection If you’re a winter bride.

crisp white and green tones blended with soft pink will suit your big day. And if you’re planning an autumn wedding, deep red, burnt orange and lots of lush foliage will make sure your day is a style success. However, a summer wedding is always a great opportunity to merge pastel pink and peach tones for a more traditional garden look.

But no matter what the season, dazzling colours are here to stay, so don’t be afraid to experiment!