13 Unique & Colourful Wedding Bouquet Ideas
Inspiration for Your Wedding Flowers
Bouquets come in all different shapes, sizes, colours and styles, so it’s easy to feel a bit overwhelmed when you’re on the lookout for your own wedding flowers.
I’m Jenna, a wedding photographer based in Yorkshire with a colourful, relaxed style. I’ve seen a few bridal bouquets in the 200 weddings I’ve photographed.
I absolutely love photographing wedding flowers, so I’ve put together some of my favourite colourful bridal bouquet ideas to help you decide on your perfect arrangement!
But first, advice on how to plan and choose your very own bunch!
Popular Colour Palettes
The most popular colour palettes I’ve seen in recent years are bold jewel tones and complementary pairings like hot pink and orange. You can see examples of these below!
Bright and bold colours are always a great choice, especially when paired with a wedding photographer who has a colourful style!
Florist: Bloom based in Sheffield
Month: July
Bloom is a non-profit organisation so when you choose them for your wedding bouquet, the profit made goes straight back into tending the women’s community garden where your flowers came from!
See more from this pink & orange wedding extravaganza at Hackness Grange here.
Florist: Orchis Floral Design based in Sheffield
Month: April
What Flowers Should You Have in Your Wedding Bouquet?
We all have a favourite flower, don’t we? Personally, I love peonies and chrysanthemums. I even have tattoos on my arm to prove it! When you’re researching your perfect wedding bouquet, you’re going to want to incorporate your favourite flowers in there somewhere.
Build around your favourite flowers and choose to incorporate neutral elements such as white flowers and greenery to make the rest pop.
The Best Seasonal Flowers
It’s really important, before you start going Pinterest crazy, that you look into the types of flowers that are in season on your wedding date. Bouquets are made fresh in the days before, so you need to be aware of what is available at that time. Your wedding florist will be able to help you with this!
For example, in the UK, peonies are most easily sourced from May-June, so they’re the perfect option for a glorious summer wedding. If you’re planning on a winter wedding, then lilies, orchids or roses are a great choice for your colourful bouquet ideas.
As an extra little help, I’ve included the month under each set of photos in this post so you can see which flowers suit which times of the year.
Florist: Tweedle Floral Design based in Leeds
Month: June
Colour Scheme Ideas for Your Wedding Flowers
It’s easy to get carried away with your colours, but chances are you’ve already decided on an overall colour scheme for your wedding so it’s definitely a good idea to roll with that and not overcomplicate your look. Remember it’s not just your bouquet to think about! If you’re having buttonholes, you want them to look good against the colour of your suits. Your florist may also be providing flowers for your table styling or an installation for your ceremony or reception too so it’s important to think about how everything looks together.
My favourite colour combinations are jewel tones; deep reds, blues and purples with lots of lush greenery to really make the colours pop!
Florist: The Petal Studio based in Leeds
Month: October
Wedding Flowers and Symbolism for Your Bouquet
Did you know that flowers have their own language too? Every flower has a different meaning. This might be something to consider when choosing for your wedding! For example, sunflowers represent dedicated love – perfect to represent your feelings towards your soon-to-be husband or wife.
Here’s a great blog post The Knot wrote on popular wedding flowers and their meanings!
Florist: Rock & Wreath, based in Haworth
Month: June
I love this statement bouquet. It’s very design-led with lots of variety for the eye. The gradient of colour gives this bouquet so much depth, and it looks incredible!
Personal and Sentimental Elements
Incorporating personal elements or sentimental flowers can enhance the emotional significance of your bouquet.
For example, you could add a memorial charm to your wedding flowers so you can carry your loved ones with you on your big day.
You could also use a personalised hand-tied ribbon, and this could be made from a fabric that holds importance, or it could include vows and meaningful words.
Colourful Bouquet Inspiration
I’ve seen all of these wedding bouquets first-hand and they were all magnificent!
There are so many talented wedding florists out there – all these lovely ladies are based around the Yorkshire area. I hope all these colourful bouquet ideas give you all the inspiration you need to start deciding on your own!
If you’re still unsure of what to ask for, trust your florist and give them the freedom to create something for you using the best seasonal flowers available.
Florist: Daisy Hoban Floral Design based in Leeds
Month: June
Florist: Pink Ginger based in Saltaire
Month: February
Florist: The Wildflowers Company based in Huddersfield
Month: August
I love the trailing element of this gorgeous bouquet as it adds more texture and it feels more wild and carefree. If you’re looking for something more relaxed this is a great option!
Wedding Day Flowers | Advice from a Photographer
I’ve learnt a few things as a photographer when it comes to your wedding flowers. So I’ll leave you with some great on-the-day advice!
- Ask your venue to put a vase with water on your table. That way, when you sit down for your meal or evening reception, you can have your flowers front and centre whilst also preserving their lifespan! Win-win!
- Get your bridal bouquet delivered before your photographer arrives! You’ll want your flowers to be included in the getting-ready part of your day, as that’s when your photographer will be taking lots of detail shots! Also, they will be fresh and look perfect then!
- Have some kitchen roll or a towel handy. Your bouquet will have been sitting in water most of the morning, and the last thing you want to happen is for the wet stems to stain your dress! Take them out of the water and dry them off before you get into your wedding dress – just to be on the safe side!
- Assign a designated bouquet holder! You will need someone to pass your bouquet to when you reach the end of the aisle; this is usually a bridesmaid or someone else in the front row. They can then pass it back to you before you make your exit as newlyweds!
- Have photos taken with and without your flowers. It’s always nice to have a bit of variation in your couple portraits, so don’t be afraid to drop the bouquet for a few so you and your partner can get cosy!
Florist: Botanicals Floristry based in South Yorkshire
Month: October
If you’re looking for a more unique option, I loved this stunning foliage arrangement with ferns and eucalyptus. This is a very natural bouquet that would look gorgeous in a woodland setting!
Florist: The Flower Girl, Leeds
Month: September
This amazing soft, pastel shade bouquet is ideal for a more traditional, romantic celebration.
Florist: Hyde Park Flower Club By Dottie’s based in Leeds
Month: December
If you’re more alternative, then adding quirky elements like these dyed blue flowers and foliage is a great idea.
Florist: Rosemary and Twine, Leyburn
Month: July
Florist: Springwood Flowers, based in Huddersfield
Month: July
Your Colourful Flowers Deserve Colourful Wedding Photography!
If you enjoyed this blog post and want to know more about how I capture the rest of the wedding day, you can see more of my photography on my portfolio.
If you’re planning a relaxed wedding that’s all about colour and fun, I’d love to photograph it! You can get in touch via my contact form to see if I’m available.
