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White on White flowers...Elegant or Bland?

posted 1 year ago in Flowers
  • poll: Should I carry an all-white bouquet?
    Yes. Simple and elegant. : (30 votes)
    79 %
    No. Washed out and/or boring. : (8 votes)
    21 %
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    Melini    April 2, 2011   Northern CA

    My wedding "colors" are charcoal and silver (and pure white and black).  My BFFs are carrying simple 3 stem cala lily arrangements and the guys have single cala bouttonieres.  

    I'm not sure how I feel about adding a bit of color in my flowers if it doesn't appear anywhere else in the ceremony/decor.

    This is my dress on the left:

    White on White flowers...Elegant or Bland? :  wedding Oscar De La Renta 2011 Wedding Dresses

     
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    LGenz    May 21, 2011   New Jersey, Wedding in Clearwater, FL

    I don't think all white bouquets are "boring" I just don't think they photograph well next to dresses.

     
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    Brianalaura    August 14, 2010   Ontario, Canada

    Gorgeous dress.  My colours were green/gray/white and I carried a bouquet of baby's breath.  I thought it looked nice.  You could always add some greenery around the bottom so the flowers don't blend in too much.

    White on White flowers...Elegant or Bland? :  wedding Veil

     
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    Melini    April 2, 2011   Northern CA

    @LGenz:  Thanks.  I changed the poll to and/or.  Maybe extra greenery backing it would give it enough of a outline that they don't looking like they blend into the dress in photos?

     
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    ddubzz    June 5, 2010   Los Angeles, CA

    I think either way works.  I've seen amazing white/ivory bouquets, and equally amazing colorful ones.  It's just a matter of preference really.

     
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    mightywombat    June 25, 2011   Massachusetts

    It's totally up to you - if you like the idea of a colored bouquet, it would really pop against all the neutral tones. If you like the idea of an all-white bouquet, it will look lovely and elegant.  Really, you can't go wrong. :)

     
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    Melini    April 2, 2011   Northern CA

    @Brianalaura:  I love that.  You look beautiful.  

     
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    Brianalaura    August 14, 2010   Ontario, Canada

    @Melini: Thanks!  I was a bit hesitant for the same reason as you and I was happy with how it turned out.

     
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    miss ranunculus    June 2, 2012   Columbus...reluctantly moving to Austin

    I don't think all white bridal bouquets are bland at all.  It's a great opportunity to use different textures and make them really stand out.  I love the look of a bride with an all white or ivory bouquet when her BM's have colorful bouquets.

     
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    NJmeetsBX    April 2012   DC

    I think all white could be beautiful, just make sure it has texture! rock it!  I don't think adding color would be bad either, you are the bride and it would be a nice pop of color against the bridal party. 

     
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    akday    April 21, 2012  

    I don't know if you have thought about it, but putting small diamond accents, or silver and black wire accents between the calla lilies would add a little something extra to it.  Your florist should know something about how to add wire and diamond accents.  I am a florist and we add accents all the time.

     
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    lss2011    October 2012  

    I plan on having an all white cascading bouquet with some greenery and filler plants. I love the look. But my BM's will probably have all white with some white feathers, and diamond accents, as the florist above suggested.

     

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