Cente ial
A iversar
Showe Bouquet
A classic 1920s bouquet style
reimagined for the 2020s.
My inspiration: My great-grand-
mother's bridal bouquet.
I
n the 1920s, voluminous shower bouquets
were the popular choice for brides.
Trailing ribbons, fl owing plumosa ferns
and blossoms knotted onto ribbons created
exaggerated lines that spilled out of oversized
gatherings of fl owers. e typical shower
bouquet of the 1920s comprised one or two
color compositions and, often, was so large
that it would almost conceal the bride.
I fondly recall the images of
my great-grandmother and her
shower bouquet. In honor of
her and to mark the centennial
anniversary of her marriage,
I present this fresh update
to the shower bouquet—100
years later. I designed a lush
and gradational gathering of
exquisite garden and spray garden roses from
Alexandra Farms, framed by foraged saucer
Magnolia. Clean ribbons in coordinating
colors spill asymmetrically from the front of
the bouquet, creating movement, nostalgia
and a unique style that will surely turn heads.
For this bouquet, I created a handmade
armature, for the purpose of creating a
clean grid for several streams of ribbon.
Alternatively, you can design this bouquet
with a natural armature as a base. Choose
your color scheme, shape, size and trimmings,
and infuse this classic design with your own
signature style!
Floral design, photography,
video and text by
Stacey Bal Carlton,
AIFD, EMC
The Flora Culturist
Chicago, Ill.
Sponsored by
Alexandra Farms
Design
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June | 2022
