A cluster of calla lilies may have become the bridal bouquet du jour of late, but the elegant flower choice is swiftly being upstaged by a new floral trend. Brides are combining their floral arrangements and accessories for a new hybrid style that is utterly chic.
Purses, clutches and handbags blend with floral bunches seamlessly as though they first sprouted from the accessories that now hold them. For those wanting to achieve the avant-garde accessory effect sans the bag component, jewels, pearls and ribbons are intertwined to achieve the look.
Execution, we’re told, comes down to careful consideration and planning with your florist.
“It is very important to work out timing; how long the flowers will be without a water source, including creation and production time, Saskia Havekes of Grandiflora tells marie claire Australia. “The longer the time, the stronger the bloom needs to be. Long-lasting and resilient blooms, such as orchids, will withstand time out of water and the construction process, which may be intricate.”
For those wanting to emulate the trend specifically with a bag, having that piece on hand is vital for your florist to navigate all its intricacies.
“Viewing the structure and how it will be held beforehand is a must. This allows the florist to engineer a concept that conceals all mechanics while showcasing the creation in a practical way,” Johanna explains.
It’s not just the accessory itself that should be considered when designing such a piece, but also the dress so as to compliment the overall bridal look.
“We always aim for a balanced styling where everything works together to create ultimate beauty. No one detail should overtake all others,” Susan Avery, Creative Director and CEO of Susan Avery Flowers & Events, tells us. “We often attend a fitting with our brides so details like this can be collaborated on.”
When it comes to specific florals suited to such a treatment, Susan recommends “the architectural shapes of arum/calla lilies, orchids, anthuriums and amazing leaves like turtle leaves.”
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