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Since red is the most common color for flowers, a red bridal bouquet is only limited by the bride’s imagination. Red roses, which traditionally symbolize love, are still the favorite flower for a red bridal bouquet. However, florists and brides alike have modernized the red bridal bouquet to include Heliconia, tulips, Gerbera daisies, orchids, lilies, gladiolas, peonies, and hydrangeas. Even poinsettias are making appearances in stunning bridal bouquets. Not all of these flowers are commonly sold in red, so you may have to hunt them down, but they are definitely worth finding if you are set on having a red bridal bouquet.
A red bridal bouquet may sound a little irreverent, but at the right time of year, it is quite beautiful. Red bouquets aren’t exactly appropriate in the spring, but they look exquisite in the fall, winter, and are especially nice if you get married on Valentine’s Day. Roses are the flower of choice on this special day, but don’t be afraid to spice things up with something like a few red Stargazer lilies.
A red bridal bouquet is perfect for a fall wedding. There are so many colors of red from deep burgundies to brilliant vermilions that naturally lend themselves to other colors and flowers of the fall season. This includes mums, asters, orchids, zinnias, and other flowers that come in reds, yellows, and oranges to create a timely fall bouquet and centerpieces for the reception. You can experiment with other fall foliage for a completely unique autumn look.
A red bridal bouquet for the winter holidays is stunning, and roses can be paired with red tulips or red calla lilies for an absolutely formal affair. They can also be mixed with gerbera daisies and hydrangeas for a more romantic look. If you are lucky enough to get away to a destination in the winter to get married on a beach somewhere, try something exotic. A combination of red roses with Vanda orchids and ginger flowers are a truly exotic red bridal bouquet.
A red bridal bouquet is the quintessential symbol of love on Valentine’s Day. However, this is probably the one day you don’t want to be looking for lots of red roses. Instead, try a stunning combination of orchids and calla lilies. They both come in red; you’ll just have to do some searching. The results are worth it.
A red bridal bouquet definitely makes a statement, so don’t be afraid to go all the way with it. If the red becomes too overpowering, it can always be toned down with deep purple flowers. As well, if the flowers that you choose get too exotic for everyone else’s taste, you can traditionalize the bouquet with some red roses without compromising the vision for your red bridal bouquet. Be prepared to pay more for red flowers that aren’t popular in that color. However, if you have to go with more expensive red flowers for your bouquet, you can always find less expensive red flowers to substitute for other decorating. This will be helpful if you are going are going to need other red flowers for the ceremony or for your reception.
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