How do fresh flowers work in a bride's hair?
The Short Answer
Fresh hair flowers are pinned or wired into a hairstyle for a soft, natural accent, from a single bloom to a small cluster. Choose sturdy, small flowers, coordinate with your stylist on placement, and have them delivered fresh and cool, since they last only a matter of hours out of water.
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The look and the options
Fresh flowers in the hair range from a single tucked bloom behind the ear to a delicate cluster woven along an updo or braid. It is a softer, more organic alternative to a jeweled clip or tiara, and it ties a bride's look directly to her bouquet. A few small blooms accenting a loose romantic style suit boho and garden weddings, while a neat cluster can complement a polished classic updo. The beauty is in restraint, usually a little goes further than a lot. We often echo the bridal bouquet with a stem or two in the hair so the whole look reads as one intentional design.
Choosing flowers that stay pretty
Hair flowers face the same challenge as a crown: warmth and no water. Small, sturdy blooms perform best, spray roses, ranunculus, waxflower, small orchids, and hardy greenery hold their shape for hours, while delicate or large blooms wilt or feel heavy. Flowers are individually wired and taped so they can be pinned securely into the hair without falling. Keep the scale small and light so nothing droops or pulls. At Bentley Florist we prepare hair flowers to match the bouquet and keep them cool until the last moment, which is the key to them looking crisp through the ceremony and photos.
Coordinating with your stylist
The most overlooked part of hair flowers is the handoff between florist and hairstylist. Your stylist places them, so they need to know how many blooms are coming, roughly what size, and when they will arrive. Share your hairstyle plan with your florist so the flowers are prepped to fit that look, and give the flowers to your stylist fresh and cool right before styling. Timing is everything, since hair flowers are among the shortest-lived pieces of the day. If you want the look to last worry-free from morning photos to the last dance, ask about a silk or preserved option that will never wilt.
Planning Tips From Our Designers
- Keep hair flowers small and restrained for the most elegant look.
- Echo your bouquet with a stem or two in your hair for cohesion.
- Choose sturdy blooms like spray roses, ranunculus, and waxflower.
- Coordinate count, size, and timing with your hairstylist in advance.
- Deliver hair flowers fresh and cool right before styling.
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