Like mother, like daughter
A matching smaller model of the bridal bouquet is always a success for bridesmaids. The daughter feels completely involved. The bouquet is made in the same way as the bridal bouquet. Everything matches! The Jacobaea 'Ovidius' leaves also dry beautifully, so both can keep these bouquets as a beautiful memory for a long time.
Cuddly
Jacobaea ‘Ovidius’ leaves are glued onto a modified shape of a Smithers Oasis sec sphere using cold glue. The stem is made of a wooden stick wrapped with silver-colored bullion wire – this is glued into the sphere. Polianthes tuberosa, dried chrysanthemum buds, Cambria, and Scabiosa are glued onto the sphere. The processed flowers match beautifully with the gray color of the Jacobaea ‘Ovidius’ leaves, whose soft leaves invite touch.
'Mistakes are really a No Go!'
Floral designer Hanneke Frankema always aims for the perfect detail when creating bridal work. ‘Of course, you should always go for the best, but especially for bridal work! The bride carries it all day, and it is, of course, photographed a lot, so mistakes are really a no-go! I always say, you only get one chance to do it right. If parts fail or flowers droop, there is often very little you can do about it. The result is that every photo features a bridal bouquet or floral work that you don't stand behind: so, don't take any risks.’
'Valuable additional points of attention are, for example, the bridesmaids: if they form a cohesive whole with the bride, for example, through a mini copy of the bridal bouquet or a matching diadem, it acts as the icing on the cake. People, and brides, love that.'
‘And there are also many fun and creative solutions to think of for an item such as a ring pillow. By working with symbolism, for example, you also create real added value. You certainly don't always have to opt for a mix of many types of flowers. You can also make beautiful work with one or two types. It's all about the attention to detail, the best quality materials and perfect technique.’
New classic
A classic teardrop shape is executed in cheerful colors, with the green being reduced. The wearing style is relaxed and nonchalant. The hanging Kalanchoe flowers give the bouquet extra dimension and movement. Flowers used: hyacinths, Clematis Amazing Kansas, lisianthus, Ranunculus, Primula, Phalaenopsis, Limonium and Gloriosa.
Subdued
A wreath formed from a thick stack of Camellia leaves around a family of compactly processed, unusually colored ranunculus. Over this and hanging down are tendrils of an, also special, Hoya. The result is understated beauty.
In Harmony
The round bridal bouquet is based on a transparent wire frame. This frame is interwoven with Limonium 'China Summer', Astrantia 'Billion Star' and Craspedia. The whole is then decorated with Alstroemeria, Kalanchoe, Narcissus and Primula flowers.