Kate Middleton’s Royal Wedding Bridal Bouquet
By now, everyone knows about the impeding royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton at the end of April. There has been a lot of speculation regarding the wedding gown Kate will choose for her trip down the aisle. But, so far as I can tell, no one have speculated about the royal bridal bouquet Kate will carry.
Taking in consideration traditions, season, formality of the event, personality of the bride and what is currently in vogue for wedding flowers, I made some sketches of possible bridal bouquets fit for a queen.
Here are my contenders:
The first bouquet is a very formal cascading bridal bouquet with a fresh twist. Using the more traditional choice of white phalaenopsis orchids to form the cascade of the bouquet I gave it a twist by adding buttercream yellow French tulips to the drape as well. The base of light blue hydrangea is a nod to the blue of Kate’s engagement ring. English garden roses in a creamy blush, English ivy and hydrangeas add a bit of the English country side to the ensemble.
From the left: Phalaenopsis orchid, French tulip, hydrangea, English garden roses and English ivy
The second bouquet is a less formal hand tied bridal bouquet featuring blue hydrangeas, lily of valley, delicate English ivy and creamy blush English garden roses. Lily of the valley is a flower traditionally carried in royal weddings.
From the left: Lily of the valley, English garden rose, hydrangea and English ivy
