Yesterday, I got an email from a bride-to-be asking my advice on the color of flowers I would recommend she use in her bouquet…

“I want my bridal bouquet to be all white flowers, but my best friend says that most brides now prefer bouquets with lots of color. Is she right about this?”

Personally, I recommend using flowers that complement your wedding gown, but it’s really a matter of personal choice.

There’s no doubt that color is the primary influence in weddings and events, whether it’s flowers, dresses, linens, or invitations. Traditionally, brides have carried all-white bouquets, but in recent years, that rule has been increasingly bent or broken. We’ve done bridal bouquets in many colors, including reds, vibrant summer mixes, and spring pastels. And this trend doesn’t seem to be going away anytime soon.

That said, I still see strong interest in all-white bridal bouquets, especially from brides who tell me that it makes them feel “more special”, or that colored flowers are too distracting in solo photos.

So if you want to carry an all-white bouquet, my advice is “Go for it!” I think it’s one wedding tradition that will never be entirely replaced.

If you’d like to weigh in on this, leave your comment below.