Looking back at real brides' wedding bouquets

For wedding flower inspiration aplenty, take a look at these real brides' bouquets

When thinking about your choice of wedding flowers, you should first consider your wedding theme and colour scheme. For example, a rustic country style wedding might suit wild meadow flowers in a rainbow of shades, whereas a luxury fairytale wedding might be best complemented by a traditional bouquet arrangement in uniform colours.

Your wedding flowers will extend to your venue décor as well, so think about the floristry that will suit your wedding venue. Also consider flowers which are in season and take into account your style of wedding dress and bridesmaids' dresses - all of which your wedding florist will be able to advise on.

Alternatively, you may wish to use faux or silk flowers - or even create a bouquet out of buttons or brooches. The choice is truly yours.   

A good place to start when searching for wedding flower inspiration is Pinterest where you can create moodboards centred on the look you wish to achieve. To get your wedding vision underway, take a look at these bouquets which brides chose for their big day. 

Bouquet features Harry Potter pages, taken from A Harry Potter wedding in London. Bouquet by the bride and image by Tamara Jay Photography

Bouquet features white hydrangeas, taken from A classic and simplistic Essex wedding. Bouquet by Katherine Cribb and image by Neil Bailey

Bouquet features deep pink roses, taken from A colourful Cotswold wedding. Bouquet by Donna Beaver at The Flower Studio and image by Chris Greenwood

Bouquets feature David Austin peach roses, grey-pink quicksand roses and amnesia roses with lots of greenery and berries, taken from A night-time wedding at the Roman Baths. Bouquets by groom's sister and image by Bullit Photography

Bouquet features pastel roses, taken from A simple and elegant wedding in the Lake District. Bouquet by Brackens of Bowness and image by Lisa Aldersley

Bouquet features ivory roses, taken from A modern barn wedding in Cambridgeshire. Image by Abraxas Photography

Bouquet features ivory roses and blue delphinium, taken from A blue and white wedding in Santorini. Bouquet by Betty Flowers Santorini and image by Mimage Creative Studio

Bouquet features white and ivory roses with accents of blush, taken from An entertainment-filled Irish wedding featuring Ronan Keating. Bouquet by Joeanna Caffrey Flowers and image by Woodards

Bouquet features white roses, gypsophila and eucalyptus, taken from A wedding filled with foliage in Bedfordshire. Image: Abraxas Photography

Bouquet comprises Café Au Lait dahlias, roses, Columbian hydrangeas, orchids and eucalyptus, taken from A pink and white wedding in Hertfordshire. Bouquet by Kuy and Co and image by Cameo Photography

(L-R) Bouquets comprise sunflowers and blue thistle and plastic buttons, taken from A bright sunflower-themed wedding in Berkshire. Sunflower and thistle bouquet by The Garden Room Goring and button bouquet by Flipside Bride, image by Mike Crowshaw Photography

Bouquet comprises pink, purple, white and cream roses and white veronica, taken from A festival wedding with DIY details in Essex. Bouquet by The Orchid Rooms and image by Essex Photo Service UK

Bouquet features white and pink roses and anemones, taken from An intimate and elegant wedding in Cheshire. Bouquet by Red Floral and image by Stella Photos

Bouquet features blue hydrangeas and lilac and cream roses, taken from A sunshine-filled castle wedding in Dorset. Bouquet by Rabbit and Rose and image by Photography by Vicki

Bouquet features light pink peonies, taken from A relaxed summer countryside wedding in Suffolk. Bouquet by Karen Leah Flowers and image by Jeremy James Photography

Bouquet features lilac roses and "Cadbury purple" lisianthus, taken from A gold-themed castle wedding in Gloucestershire. Bouquet by Purple Violets Florist and image by Anthony Ball