Vintage elements
The base of this bouquet is handmade lace created by Aymeric’s mother. Using an old French technique, the lace was stiffened with starch and shaped into a bowl. For a modern touch, the threads of the lace are frayed at the ends. The stems of the flowers are threaded through the lace and serve as a natural handle for the bridal bouquet. An assortment of monochromatic white flowers takes center stage: Scabiosa ‘Bon Bon Scoop French Vanilla’, Delphinium ‘Bella Andes White’, Polianthes ‘Elsa Blush’, and Clematis ‘Amazing Vienna’.
Asian design
The basic structure of this bouquet consists of a handle to which two antique Chinese plates are attached. The colors are coordinated with the color palette of the plates.
A spaghetti-like structure was created starting from the handle and wrapping around the plates. Several flowers were strung on metal wire, and these garlands were then incorporated into the spaghetti-like structure. Flowers were also glued to the structure using cold glue. Between the two plates is a layer of floral foam, which is filled on the sides with Hypericum berries. A few large Caladium leaves add a sense of calm to the arrangement.
Romantic and rustic
The design of this bridal bouquet strikes a balance between chic and casual, with a clear nod to a romantic, rustic style. Seasonal flowers, such as Scabiosa ‘Bon Bon Scoop French Vanilla’, Delphinium ‘Bella Andes Azure’, Clematis ‘Amazing Vienna’, rosemary, and Eryngium Magnetar, were arranged on Oasis in an elegant basket. The color palette is dominated by shades of white and blue, creating a harmonious whole.
The hat’s basic structure is constructed using a circular palisade technique, with natural vines from the garden. This technique gives the hat an organic shape and supports the natural movement of the flowers.
“Vintage adds character and elegance to the bridal bouquet”
Aymeric Chaouche is a young French florist. He earned his master’s degree in floristry in Lyon, France. Because Belgium is renowned for its floral artistry and out of admiration for Belgian master florists, Aymeric decided to continue his career as a freelance florist in Belgium.
Together with Sören Van Laer, he founded Atelier Sören Van Laer. They began by organizing workshops, collaborating at events, giving demonstrations, and teaching, both nationally and internationally. When the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted their activities in 2020, they decided to launch an online store. It quickly expanded with pop-up shops in Brussels and Bornem. Now, all their core activities are based in a full-fledged flower shop in the center of Bornem. Aymeric has a great passion for competitions. He has participated in EuroSkills and WorldSkills multiple times, and in 2022 he won the Belgian Junior Floral Art Championship.
“I draw constant inspiration from nature. I express my creativity through natural materials and enjoy experimenting with color combinations and shapes. I love browsing through flea markets and antique fairs—that’s where I find my inspiration. I also often buy vintage items there to incorporate them in innovative wedding arrangements.”
Crocheted lace
The base of this bouquet is a small bag made of crocheted lace, which has been stiffened with starch. An iron handle—wrapped in white cotton using macramé—is attached to the bag. The flowers are arranged in small tubes of water inside the bag, which is further filled with white cotton. Materials used include green Viburnum opulus flowers, Rhipsalis tendrils, Hypericum berries strung on silver wire, Scabiosa ‘Bon Bon Scoop French Vanilla’ and Jasminum in shades ranging from white-pink to burgundy, Helleborus ‘Classic One’, and Scabiosa ‘Dark Cherry’. A Caladium leaf gives the bouquet a unique signature.
Dried fruit
The lid of an old hatbox serves as the base for this bouquet. The handle is made of several strands of wire. A layer of felt provides a neat interior finish. A small wreath made of Oasis is attached to this, onto which dried fruit is glued. The wreath is filled with delicate Talinum ‘Long John’, Scabiosa ‘Dark Cherry’, and Clematis ‘Amazing Kyiv’. Hypericum berries add a touch of extra color. Flowers from Fritillaria persica ‘Purple’ create a connection between the fruit and the rose-red flowers. The bouquet is finished with a tendril of Hedera.