Bridesmaids’ Bouquets: How to Complement (Not Compete) with the Bride

Discover how to choose bridesmaids’ bouquets that complement the bride’s flowers without stealing the spotlight. Tips from Beth’s Flowers for beautiful, balanced wedding florals.

Why Bridesmaids’ Bouquets Matter

Bridesmaids’ bouquets may be smaller than the bride’s, but they play a big role in creating a cohesive wedding look. The trick is finding a balance: bouquets that are beautiful, flattering, and in harmony with the bridal bouquet—without overshadowing it. At Beth’s Flowers, we specialize in designing bridesmaids’ flowers that strike just the right note.

🌸 Keep the Bride as the Star

The bridal bouquet should always be the most elaborate design. Bridesmaids’ bouquets can echo its colors, flowers, or textures, but in a more subtle way. For example:

• If the bride carries a large cascading bouquet, bridesmaids can hold smaller round or hand-tied designs.

• If the bride’s bouquet features roses, the bridesmaids might carry simpler blooms like carnations or greenery with a few rose accents.

🎨 Coordinate with the Color Palette

Bridesmaids’ bouquets should complement both the bridal bouquet and the dresses. Options include:

• Tone-on-tone: If the bride’s bouquet is blush pink, bridesmaids could carry deeper pinks or muted peach tones.

• Contrasting pops: Bridesmaids’ flowers in lighter shades make the bridal bouquet’s bold colors stand out.

• Neutral balance: Bridesmaids carry white or greenery-heavy designs, highlighting the bride’s vibrant bouquet.

🌿 Size & Shape Matters

Bouquet size helps keep the visual hierarchy clear:

• The bride’s bouquet: Larger, more dramatic.

• Bridesmaids’ bouquets: Smaller, simpler, and easy to carry.Hand-tied posies or round bouquets work well for bridesmaids, while the bride can carry something fuller and more intricate.

🌺 Simplify the Flower Selection

Bridesmaids’ bouquets don’t need every flower in the bridal design. Instead, choose one or two key blooms that tie everything together. For example:

• Bride: Roses, lilies, and orchids.

• Bridesmaids: Roses with greenery.This ensures consistency without competition.

💎 Personal Touches

While the bride’s bouquet often includes special details (charms, heirloom ribbons), bridesmaids’ bouquets should remain simple. Matching ribbons or small accents can unify the look without drawing attention away.

Beth’s Flowers: Wedding Florals Made Easy

The perfect wedding is all about harmony. Bridesmaids’ bouquets should enhance the overall aesthetic while keeping the spotlight where it belongs—on the bride. At Beth’s Flowers, we’ll design arrangements that complement your bridal bouquet beautifully, ensuring your entire wedding party blooms in style.

💍 Schedule your Wedding Consultation today, and let us create bouquets that make your bridal flowers shine.