3 Key Tips for Holding Your Bouquet to Enhance Your Bridal Look Before the Wedding

2016.12.20 published

How to Showcase Your Bouquet Beautifully on Your Wedding Day?

Hello, I'm Nagisa from the Marry editorial team＊

How is your wedding preparation going? The wedding day is a day filled with happiness ♡ You'll be photographed by professional photographers and friends all day long, which might feel embarrassing but it's bound to be a memorable day◎

You might feel like you'll be photographed like a celebrity all day long, but are you concerned about how you look in photos? Many brides who have gone before have expressed regret over how they looked in pictures.

One thing that many brides found concerning is 'how to hold the bouquet'. Because it’s not something they normally hold, it’s easy to forget to hold it, or the flowers may end up pointing in different directions. However, surprisingly, on the wedding day, we often forget to pay attention to the bouquet...

This time, I will share two tips on [how to hold the bouquet] that I made sure to remember on my wedding day◎

Point 1 for Holding the Wedding Bouquet: Face the Flowers Toward the Camera＊

When holding the bouquet at your wedding, make sure to have the flowers facing the camera above all else＊ If you hold the bouquet normally, the flowers will be pointing upwards, right? But if photographed this way, a lot of the stems will show, making it hard for the flowers to be beautifully captured...

This is an actual photo from my wedding taken in a room. I’m holding the bouquet normally with the flowers up, but in the photographer's picture, you can’t tell what kind of bouquet it is at all… If you don't consciously think about it, it's easy to hold it upwards, but most visible will be the stems.

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Here is a photo that was properly taken＊ Since the flowers are facing the camera, the stems are not visible and the flowers are well captured◎ Even if your body and face are turned sideways, keep the bouquet facing the camera! If you maintain this awareness, it will turn out beautifully♡

Since I had a clutch bouquet, the stems were visible, but for a regular round bouquet that has the stems wrapped in fabric or something, it can stand out quite a bit...!

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Always and under any circumstance, ensure that the flowers of the bouquet face the camera for a beautiful appearance＊ For example, in this scene where I was receiving the veil lift, I made sure the flowers were facing the camera＊ Whenever you can, make it a point for the bouquet's flowers to face the camera for lovely shots◎

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Point 2 for Holding the Wedding Bouquet: If Holding with Both Hands, Use a "Lover's Link" ♡

When holding the bouquet with both hands, make sure to hold it in a [lover's link] style◎ This makes it difficult to see the handle of the bouquet and also showcases your gloves and bridal nails, giving a cute vibe＊

There are surprisingly many scenes where you will be holding the bouquet with both hands. Whether you are walking or when your groom's hand is intertwined with your right hand, holding with both hands makes for a beautiful look＊ When taking photos standing up or when you pause to bow, also hold the bouquet with a lover's link◎

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Point 3 for Holding the Wedding Bouquet: Don’t Squish Your Upper Arms!

When holding the bouquet, keep it at waist level＊ If you press your upper arms tightly against your body, they will appear squished and look thicker…

To present your upper arms beautifully, don’t let your arms drop too low, and aim to keep them slightly away from your body and raised♡

When walking or when unexpectedly heavy while holding the bouquet with one hand, it’s easy to support it with your body. However, instead of using your body for support, you should rest your arm on your [pelvis] and avoid pressing it against your body so your upper arms look beautiful in pictures◎

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Hold Your Bouquet Beautifully and Maintain the Best Condition ♡

How did you find the tips for holding your bouquet beautifully? At first, your photographers or attendants will tell you how to hold it, but if you’re not conscious of it, it won’t be held well.

I thought I was paying attention, but looking at the finished photos, I realized that I wasn’t doing it as well as I thought. (However, I had so much fun, so I wasn't worried about it at all!) I hope all the brides-to-be currently preparing for their weddings hold their bouquets beautifully and look lovely all day long♡