THE BRIDE AND HER BOUQUET.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVII, 11 August 1928, Page 17

THE BRIDE AND HER BOUQUET.

Sheaves of flowers and shower quets -are- being chosen by brides, probably because they suit the present type of wedding gown better than the sprays and neat little posies- which have had several seasons’ popularity. A new idea- is to have the flowers dyed to the exact shade of the huge satin bow which ties up the bouquet—an ea-sy enough business if the florist has sufficient notice. Modern bridal bouquets- certainly caunot he provided at a moment’s notice. If flowers mu-st be produced to match a certain frock the process is> lengthy, as the dye- m-ust he put into the water in which the flowers are placed before the buds 6] ven-.

Further time- is needed to embroider the tulle and ribbons which are to tie up the bouquets, especially in the bride, as frequently happens to-day, wants her own and her groom’s monogram introduced.

REAL AND ARTIFICIAL. A few brides prefer one- of the many beautiful artificial flowers now on the market, and like some of them introduced into their bouquets. This needs, however, very careful selection, and it is never wise to mix real and arti'i. i;tl flowers of the same variety. A few blooms of mother o’ pearl or a cluster of the fashionable jewel flowers add sparkle to a bouquet and are very effective. A lovely bouquet chosen Ivy a- recent London bride consisted of natural roses in the- new flame colour, whilst her green-clad bridesmaids carried. dyed-jade tulips.