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Wedding Inspiration: Choosing a Minimal, Petite Bridal Bouquet

Petite bridal bouquets are having their moment in these last few years. 

If you are the type of person who appreciates less is more, simplicity, and not over-stuffing, a petite bouquet might be exactly what you've been looking for. Rather than disappearing into a sea of greenery and filler, each stem gets to be seen, appreciated, and celebrated for what it brings to the bouquet! I cannot help but think of a good Margherita pizza which accomplishes the same thing - few quality ingredients that can make you want to eat the whole pizza. You can see where my head is at after a wedding :) 

If you are having a wedding in Toronto, I also want to be clear and transparent about the pricing in this region. Petite bouquet does not necessarily mean cheaper bouquet. You are choosing artistry and quality over an abundance of cheaper blooms. It may result in a roughly cheaper price than a standard garden bouquet but depending on your choice of flowers it could be about the same. I say this not to deter you away from choosing this but to help you realize and appreciate the individual cost of more unique flowers. 

My Top 3 Reasons to Choose a Petite Bridal Bouquet as a Toronto Wedding Florist

1. You appreciate the beauty in details. Fewer flowers demands attention on the quality of each flower and how every single bloom contributes to the whole. With the right type of flowers, you can have a show-stopping gorgeous bouquet without the bulk, which means everything in your hands earns its place. 
2.  Seasonality works in your favour — for freshness and price. When flowers are in season, you avoid the extra shipping costs that come with sourcing from far away, which means a better price and noticeably fresher blooms. As a Toronto wedding florist, sourcing from local farms such as French Blooms, May's Home Garden or The Local Flower Collective is such a gift when it's during May to October. Spring is an incredible time to feature flowers that hold their own beautifully on their own. Think peonies, lilac, fringe tulips, and fritillaria, as well as delicate filler flowers like orlaya, Solomon's seal, light blue muscari, and nigella.
3. A minimal bouquet balances a flower-heavy wedding. If your ceremony will be adorned with a sizeable floral installation — whether it's an arch where you and your partner will stand or lush arrangements down the aisle — a petite bouquet can help balance the overall look. I'd even argue that exercising a little restraint in the size of the bouquet, adds elegance and finesse to the aesthetic you're trying to achieve. 

Choosing your Wedding Florist

In my opinion, a petite bouquet actually requires more artistry from your florist. Your florist has to be deeply thoughtful about which varieties to pair, how the textures play off one another, and how the whole composition will sit in your hands as you walk down the aisle. It's a different kind of skill than building something lush and abundant. Both have their place, but the petite bouquet asks for precision and intention. 

These are all good thoughts to be thinking when considering your vendors and your overall vision. Being open and talking to your florist are always good ideas :)