Rustic bouquets add natural flair to wedding celebrations
Couples opting to get back to basics, streamline their nuptials and create more intimate and less superficial affairs often gravitate toward rustic celebrations to showcase their ideals. Rustic weddings also may appeal to environmentalists and those who want their weddings to be as eco-friendly as possible.
Rustic weddings may include those ceremonies and receptions that take place outdoors or in abodes such as barns, wineries, castles, converted silos or town factories.
In fact, Bridal Guide says that barn weddings have never been more popular among both urban and rural couples alike.
Coordinating a rustic wedding may mean letting go of perceived notions of how everything from food to favors to flowers should be. In fact, one way to describe rustic weddings, and especially the floral arrangements that adorn them, is "purposely imperfect."
Rustic wedding bouquets may seem like they were plucked right out of the garden or grabbed through a stroll in a meadow. They're rarely symmetrical or feature the customary flowers of more formal wedding celebrations.
When designing rustic bouquets, florists may keep the stems of wildflowers or other blooms untethered for a relaxed feel.
Long stemmed arrangements are quite popular, and trends point toward bouquets that are loosely tied with raffia, twine, vines and other natural materials rather than more refined ribbon.
Another way rustic bouquets set themselves apart is with the introduction of other elements into the arrangements. Not merely blooms and greenery, rustic pieces may feature twigs, vines, berries, scabiosa pods, ivy, and feathery ferns.
The heights of elements in the bouquet are varied, and the bouquets will not have an overly uniform shape. Rustic bouquets are far from pretentious, and brides shouldn't feel that these bouquets are delicate or will fall apart when handled.
