Are you planning your wedding with a rustic theme? For this special day, you want a beautiful bridal bouquet, but you’re unsure how to choose flowers that fit the bohemian style?
I’m here to help you.
When preparing for your wedding ceremony, choosing the bridal bouquet is a crucial step. This small bouquet will set the tone for the rest of your floral decor and will be featured in most of your photographs!
Today, I’m sharing my skills and knowledge as a professional florist so you can create the bouquet of your dreams.
The rustic wedding bouquet features a very natural look that evokes memories of childhood flower bouquets from the fields. However, it should be created with care, paying attention to the choice of ribbon for the handle as well as the selection of flowers. You can choose either dried flowers or fresh flowers (depending on the season), such as Cosmos, Astrance, Alchemilla, Dahlia, Chamomile, and many more. The favored foliage for the rustic trend is Eucalyptus, which can be combined with other greenery.
Want to learn more? Keep reading to discover:
- What Defines a Country Wedding Bouquet
- Photos of Bouquets for Your Inspiration
- A Selection of Flowers to Include in Your Bouquet
- Floral Accessories to Complete Your Bohemian Look
What is a Rustic-Chic or Bohemian Bouquet?
Very trendy in recent years, the rustic style has brought a breath of freshness to the events industry.
In the following lines, I’ll share the secrets with you.
A Loose, Dreamy Bouquet
Like all wildflower arrangements, the bride’s bouquet allows nature to take center stage.
With this trend, we’re moving away from the strictly round bouquets that were once in style, to embrace the more relaxed, loosely arranged bouquet style.
This arrangement has a less defined shape: the plants are not all at the same level in the bouquet, and the upper hemisphere of the bouquet is only suggested. In so-called “deconstructed” bouquets, it may even be completely absent!
A loose bridal bouquet is one that brings to mind the wildflower bouquets we made as children or that our grandparents created.
Plants are arranged freely and are not constrained by a structure or overly tight fastening of the attachment.
It’s a wild and free bouquet, just like the bride carrying it!
A bouquet that’s more impressive than the classics
Another difference with the traditional round bouquet is its size: whereas it was customary to create a small bouquet that matched the bride’s frame, the bohemian bouquet is, on the contrary, quite spacious.
👉 Throughout the day, you might find it challenging to hold onto this bouquet. If you’d like to avoid this inconvenience, I recommend having two bouquets made.
The first, the larger one, is the one you’ll carry for the photos and the wedding ceremony.
The second, smaller bouquet, can be tossed into the air for other young women as you exit the church or carried for the rest of the time to keep you from being too weighed down.
A bouquet with exquisite finishing touches
Just because a wildflower bouquet looks like it was casually picked and arranged during a stroll in the fields doesn’t mean it should be overlooked!
On the contrary, this type of creation requires special care from the person making it. First and foremost, it’s important to choose well-matched flowers that are fully blossomed and free of blemishes.
The assembly should be done consistently, while the finishing touches require special attention.
Therefore, I recommend choosing a beautiful ribbon for the handle, one that complements both the flowers in your bouquet and your outfit and accessories.
It’s the little details that make the difference! 😉
What Flowers to Include in Such a Bouquet?
For a bohemian bouquet, it’s not just the style that sets it apart from a traditional bouquet!
Indeed, some flowers are particularly suited for this trend. I’ve put together a short list for you to choose from, so you can create a bridal bouquet that reflects your personality.
Wildflower Aesthetic 💐
Unlike the rose, wildflowers are not necessarily available year-round.
Here’s a selection of the most popular ones, organized by the season during which you can most easily find them:
- Spring 🌱 :
- Lilac
- Waxflower
- Poet’s Carnation
- Speedwell
- Peony
- Sweet Pea
- Hydrangea
- Daffodil
- Iris
- Wallflower
- Summer ☀️ :
- Thistle
- Bluebell
- Astrantia
- Garlic Chives
- Ladies’ Mantle
- Cornflower
- Goldenrod
- Zinnia
- Hydrangea
- Dahlia
- Craspedia
- Autumn 🍂 :
- Abelia
- Lady’s Mantle
- Goldenrod
- Love-in-a-Mist
- Scabious
- Zinnia
- Dahlia
- Feverfew
- Cosmos
- Astrantia
- Astilbe
- Bellflower
- Poppy
- Winter ❄️ :
- Waxflower
- Buttercup
- Scabious
- Statice
- Anemone
- Tulip
- All Year Round 📅 :
- Dried Flowers : Everlasting, Statice, Thistle, Lavender…
- Baby’s Breath
- What are known as “garden roses”
Chardon / Cosmos / Wax Flower
Other Plants to Enhance Your Flowers 🌿
The rustic trend highlights the beauty of plants, enhancing flowers and adding that natural touch that gives it all its charm.
I have also put together a small selection of greenery and natural elements that fit particularly well with this style and can be used to create a bride’s bouquet:
- Olive
- Eucalyptus
- Mimosa
- Grasses
- Pampa Herbs
- Bay Laurel
Grasses / Eucalyptus / Mimosa
👉 The Eucalyptus is the star foliage of bohemian style: there are many varieties that offer a wide range of colors and shapes. Feel free to mix them to create a unique and natural bouquet.
How to Enhance This Bouquet with Accessories?
Have you finally found your dream bouquet? Don’t hesitate to complement it with floral accessories for a complete bohemian look.
To help you make your choice, I’ve put together a short list of floral arrangements that you can pair with your bouquet for the big day.
A Floral Hairstyle
Whether it’s a comb or a flower crown, floral hair accessories are a must-have for all bohemian brides.
It enhances your appearance and adds elegance to your outfit, making you the queen of the day!
Easy to wear, the flower crown is perfect for enhancing your figure and giving you a romantic and rustic look.
Want to get one right now to try it out or even make it your own?
Check out our selection of flower crowns in our online store. For any inquiries, take advantage of our dedicated French customer service team, who will assist you in making your selection.
👉 Looking to style your hair in a bun? Check out our dedicated article on the topic to learn how to pair it with your flower crown!
A Floral Bracelet
Often reserved for bridesmaids, the floral bracelet should match the bouquet and serve as a reminder of it. This delicate detail helps create unity between your outfit and that of your bridesmaids.
👉 Want to learn how to make one of these bracelets yourself? Check out our detailed DIY article to easily learn how to create a floral bracelet.
A Buttonhole
There’s nothing quite like highlighting the affection and connection between you and your future husband than by preparing a floral boutonnière that matches your bouquet for his outfit.
Just like the bracelet mentioned earlier, this will be a detail that makes a difference in your wedding photos and adds harmony to your floral arrangements.
👉 Would you rather create this little floral accessory yourself? Join me in this tutorial article, where you’ll learn how to easily make a boutonniere.
You now know everything you need to know to choose and create a wildflower bouquet that reflects your style and makes you the queen of your bohemian ceremony 👸.
I’ll see you very soon for a new floral article!