Waterfall
The waterfall bouquet is built around a central base: the stems of the hellebores are curved, held in place by copper-colored aluminum wire, and complemented by round flowers. The large seed heads provide a contrast to the metal wire.
The materials used are Helleborus ‘Bayli’s Blush’, Taraxacum, spray roses ‘Royal Blush’, Ranunculus ‘Siberia’, and Ranunculus ‘Pon Pon Aliceara’.
Luxurious effect
This bridal bouquet has a loose, flowing shape with a central base of peonies and English roses, symbolizing romance. By arranging the asparagus fern and jasmine in a fanning pattern, the bouquet takes on a lush, full appearance.
It includes, among others, the ‘Royal Blush’ spray rose, jasmine, asparagus, Astrantia ‘Billion Sweet Rose’, pink and white ranunculus, Paeonia ‘Bridal Shower’, white anemone, limonium, Clematis ‘Star River’, and Paeonia ‘Angel Cheeks’.
Romantic and playful
This modern, hand-tied bouquet has a playful and romantic look. The bouquet features an organic structure, with flowers arranged at varying heights to create depth and movement. The classic base consists of roses in various shades (from soft lilac to deep red) and full-bodied ranunculus for a romantic fullness. The heart-shaped Anthurium with a pink edge adds an exotic and elegant touch.
The materials used are Magnolia, Clematis ‘John Paul II’, Ranunculus ‘Elegance Red’, Anthurium ‘Mick Jagger’, Ranunculus ‘Brushmark Dragon’, Anemone ‘Galil Purper’, Rosa ‘Silverstone’, and Eucalyptus.
“Flowers Take Center Stage”
Floral designer Jan de Ridder believes it is important to listen carefully to what the customer wants when interacting with them, while still adding his own personal touch.
“In every bouquet, the flowers come first. The frame is really just a secondary element, meant only to make the flowers stand out more.”
Jan loves bold colors, such as gold, burgundy, blue, or ochre. “A strong accent like that makes a bouquet striking and leaves a lasting impression on people. Color combinations are also important: if a bride chooses lilac, I stick to that color. If you pair it with pink, for example, it actually tones down the lilac.”
Jan doesn’t have a preference for specific flowers, but he prefers to work with seasonal flowers. “I like it when you can tell what season it is just by looking at the bouquet. So in winter I choose hellebores, in summer dahlias, and in May lily of the valley. Although that always depends on availability.”
Flowers for a personal touch
The most beautiful day of your life calls for floral arrangements that go beyond mere decoration: it calls for a piece that tells a story and enhances the wearer’s personality. In this in-depth special from DPK Floral Magazine
we DPK Floral Magazine how the boundaries of the
traditional bridal bouquet are blurring, giving way to floral art.
“Don’t just create—add value”
For floral designer Max van de Sluis, the process doesn’t always begin with a form or technique, but with a single flower. “A flower that demands attention, that calls for a moment of pause, that invites you to understand its character. In this series, I let that principle guide me: observe, delve deeper, and enhance. Always from my own perspective, but with respect for what the flower already possesses.”
From that starting point, bouquets emerge that are more than just a collection of materials. “They have a voice of their own, a presence of their own. And it is precisely in that connection that the encounter with the bride takes place. Sometimes you find a bouquet that reflects her; other times, the bouquet serves to amplify who she is or wants to be at that moment. In that interaction, something unique emerges: personal, layered, and meaningful. Perhaps that is the essence of our craft: not just creating, but adding. Offering an extra dimension, which enhances not only the work but also the person carrying it. A bouquet that doesn’t just adorn, but tells a story.”
“And yet, time and again, it all starts with something seemingly simple: communication. The ability to listen, to interpret, and then to demonstrate with conviction what is possible. Because only when a vision is shared can it truly come to fruition.”